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FNUS22 KWNS 301923

FWDDY2



Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook  

NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK

0222 PM CDT Mon Mar 30 2026



Valid 311200Z - 011200Z



...20z Update...

Expected increased mid-level moisture, steep low-level lapse rates,

and resultant instability east of the dryline in the eastern TX

Panhandle and far western OK has prompted the introduction of an

Isolated Dry Thunderstorm area. A few lightning ignitions from

high-based thunderstorms are a concern within the dry fuelscape, and

outflow winds could promote problematic fire weather conditions

throughout the afternoon and early evening.



Elevated fire weather highlights have been maintained across the

southern High Plains as sustained westerly winds of 10-15 mph and 15

percent RH overspread dry fuels. However, increasing mid and

high-level clouds may limit deeper mixing. See the previous

discussion for more information.



..Elizalde-Garcia/Williams.. 03/30/2026



.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0156 AM CDT Mon Mar 30 2026/



...Synopsis...

A mid-level impulse will overspread the Desert Southwest tomorrow

(Wednesday), with surface low development expected over the southern

Plains. This surface low will encourage dry downslope flow across

portions of the southern High Plains tomorrow afternoon, resulting

in 15 mph sustained westerly surface winds amid 15 percent RH. These

conditions will overspread dry fuels, warranting the introduction of

Elevated highlights.



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



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