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Severe Weather Threat Continues Across the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in New Mexico

Severe thunderstorms will continue to be likely across the Central Plains into the Midwest on Monday. Thunderstorm development is also possible in portions of the Middle Mississippi Valley to Lower Michigan Monday afternoon. Gusty winds and low humidity will lead to critical fire weather conditions Monday across western New Mexico into southeastern Arizona. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Mon, May. 20, 2024 at 3:05:29 am MDT

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National Weather Service Midland/Odessa

Monday will bring warm temperatures, dry conditions, and increased winds. Temperatures will warm to well above normal. Winds will increase from the southwest in the 15-20 mph range with gusts 30 to 40 mph. Fire Danger will be high!
Red Flag Warning continues for all New Mexico zones Monday afternoon and evening. Somewhat lighter winds over west Texas will keeps those zones at the elevated level, just short of critical.
Winds will increase Monday afternoon. It will become windy and gusty. Here are the expected afternoon wind gust speeds. Some areas will see gusts above 40 mph.

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