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FNUS22 KWNS 161830

FWDDY2



Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook  

NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK

0129 PM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024



Valid 171200Z - 181200Z



No changes to the ongoing forecast.



..Wendt.. 04/16/2024



.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0200 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024/



...Synopsis...

In the mid levels, the flow pattern aloft is forecast to quickly

de-amplify and trend more zonal as the Midwest upper low rapidly

fills. Lingering strong westerly flow is likely over the southern

Rockies and High Plains through Wednesday. A weak lee cyclone is

expected to form over parts of eastern CO, supporting gusty surface

winds to the west across parts of eastern NM. Elevated fire-weather

conditions will be possible across parts of the southern High

Plains.



...Southern High Plains...

Elevated to brief locally critical fire-weather conditions appear

possible over parts of the southern High plains/Rockies as the

southeastern CO low develops on Wednesday afternoon. Winds of 15-20

mph will overlap low RH of around 10-15% atop dry fuels. Fire

weather concerns are most likely near the terrain to the southwest

of the surface low over eastern NM and far southern CO. Here winds

and downslope drying are expected to be the strongest with the

longest duration for a few hours during the afternoon.



...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product...



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