Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook  
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0120 PM CST Thu Jan 08 2026

Valid 091200Z - 101200Z

The Elevated area was expanded in the Big Bend and into northwest
Texas, while it was adjusted from Del Rio to Laredo into the western
Hill Country based on the latest high-resolution forecast guidance.
West-northwest sustained winds of 15-25 mph and minimum RH of 15-25%
are likely from the Big Bend into northwest Texas and the western
Hill Country during the afternoon and early evening. Winds will
shift to north-northwest as another cold front drops south across
Texas during the evening and overnight. Locally elevated to elevated
conditions are expected in the evening across the western Hill
Country/vicinity and shifting southwards into portions of south
Texas overnight, mostly focused closer to the Rio Grande.

Gusty and dry north-northeast winds are expected again across
southern California, but recent precipitation has left fuel moisture
above normal and well above critical thresholds.

..Nauslar.. 01/08/2026

.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0153 AM CST Thu Jan 08 2026/

...Synopsis...
A mid-level trough will gradually traverse the central CONUS today,
supporting the development of a weak surface low over the Sabine
River Valley, with a surface cold front sweeping across the southern
Plains tomorrow (Friday). To the west of the aforementioned low and
ahead of the surface cold front, dry downslope flow is expected
across much of western Texas Friday afternoon for at least a few
hours. 15-25 mph sustained westerly surface winds will overlap with
15-20 percent RH. Elevated highlights have been added to account for
these conditions. There are questions regarding how appreciable
rainfall accumulations will be in west-central Texas, where Elevated
highlights may need adjustments in future outlooks.

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