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FNUS21 KWNS 171613

FWDDY1



Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook  

NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK

1112 AM CDT Wed Apr 17 2024



Valid 171700Z - 181200Z



No changes to the ongoing forecast.



..Wendt.. 04/17/2024



.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0151 AM CDT Wed Apr 17 2024/



...Synopsis...

Behind the weakening upper low, flow aloft is forecast to trend more

zonal and weaken as the general pattern de-amplifies. Still, some

stronger westerly flow will linger over parts of the southern

Rockies through the forecast period. A lee low will bolster

low-level surface flow off the Rockies and into the adjacent High

Plains this afternoon and evening. Warm temperatures are expected

along with the dry downslope flow. This should support afternoon min

RH values of 10-15% across much of eastern NM and southern CO. While

winds are not expected to be overly strong (generally 10-15 mph) a

few hours of dry and breezy conditions are possible. With area fuels

dry, elevated fire-weather conditions are likely.



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



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