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Fire Weather Watch issued March 12 at 10:25PM CDT until March 14 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX ...A FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR THURSDAY FOR 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE, RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, AND HIGH TO EXTREME FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEASTERN NEW MEXICO, THE NORTHWESTERN PERMIAN BASIN, UPPER TRANS PECOS, VAN HORN CORRIDOR, DAVIS MOUNTAINS, AND MARFA PLATEAU... ...A FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR FRIDAY FOR 20-FT WINDS OF 20 MPH OR MORE, RELATIVE HUMIDITY OF 15% OR LESS, AND HIGH TO EXTREME FIRE DANGER FOR SOUTHEASTERN NEW MEXICO AND WEST TEXAS... * WINDS...West 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent. * RFTI...7 or extreme. * IMPACTS... Avoid the use of open flames or any activities that may generate sparks. Extinguish smoking material in vehicles. Accidental ignitions will have the potential to grow into dangerous wind-driven wildfires. * SEVERITY... FUELS (ERC)...90th+ percentile...5 (out of 5). WEATHER...Extreme...4 (out of 5). FIRE ENVIRONMENT...9 (out of 10). A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

High Wind Watch issued March 13 at 1:00AM MDT until March 14 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Midland/Odessa TX * WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...A portion of western Texas. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects. Damaging winds may topple a few trees and possibly knock out some power lines. Damage to weaker structures is also possible. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Prepare for downed trees and minor property damage along with the possibility of power outages. Use caution when driving as blowing dust may reduce visibility.