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Record Warmth Lingers; Fire Weather Concerns; Unsettled Pacific Northwest

More record warm temperatures are forecast this week from California, Southwest, Plains then into the Mississippi Valley and Southeast. The warmth combining with dry conditions may result in elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions. Meanwhile, another Pacific system will move across the Pacific Northwest with lower elevation rain and mountain snows. For Hawaii, conditions improving. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Thu, Mar 26, 2026 at 10:38:24 am CDT

A Rangeland Fire Danger Statement for elevated fire weather conditions is in effect across Southeast New Mexico, areas of West Texas to the south, and Gaines County from 8 AM CDT /7 AM MDT/ this morning to 2 AM CDT /1 AM MDT/ Friday. Please field-strip your cigarettes!
A High Wind Watch is in effect from late tonight through Saturday morning for the Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains, especially Guadalupe Pass.
Highs today will average from around 20 to 25 F above normal, making it feel more like mid June than late March. A cold front will intrude upon the area Friday, accompanied by wind and dust, lowering highs by around 30 F!

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