####018001537#### FNUS21 KWNS 121615 FWDDY1 Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1014 AM CST Sun Jan 12 2025 Valid 121700Z - 131200Z ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN CA... ...Morning Update... Observations show wind gusts of 30-40 mph ongoing across much of the Critical area in the Malibu Hills and parts of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. With RH in the low teens to 20%, critical conditions are likely through midday today. Gradients will weaken into the evening before rebounding again late tonight into early D2/Monday. No changes were made to the ongoing outlook areas, see the prior discussion for additional info. ..Lyons.. 01/12/2025 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0158 AM CST Sun Jan 12 2025/ ...Synopsis... Broad mid-level troughing will remain in place over the western CONUS today, with an embedded mid-level impulse poised to overspread central and southern California during the day into the overnight hours. As this occurs, a local tightening of the surface pressure gradient may ensue, supporting Critically dry and windy offshore conditions in terrain-favoring areas surrounding the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Latest guidance consensus shows at least 20 mph sustained wind speeds amid 15-20 percent RH, with locally higher gusts likely. Given continued dry fuels over the region, the maintenance of Critical highlights is warranted. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... $$