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FWDDY2



Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook  

NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK

0159 AM CST Sat Feb 24 2024



Valid 251200Z - 261200Z



...Synopsis...

Broad northwesterly flow aloft will continue to strengthen over much

of the western and central US through D2/Sunday. At the surface, a

lee trough/low will intensify over parts of TX and OK helping to

increase surface winds farther west. Dry and breezy conditions

should promote elevated to near-critical fire-weather concerns over

the southern High Plains and Southwest D2/Sunday.



...Southwest and southern High Plains...

Stronger northwest flow aloft will gradually increase over parts of

the Southwest and southern High Plains through D2/Sunday. Downslope

flow is expected behind a weak lee low over parts of central and

north TX. Aided by the stronger flow aloft, gusty surface winds of

20-25 mph are possible across parts of eastern NM and west TX.

Afternoon RH values below 20% will also be likely along with warm

temperatures. With little rain over this area in the past several

weeks, emerging dryness within area fuels is expected to support a

risk for elevated to locally critical fire-weather conditions

through the afternoon hours. Gusty winds and poor humidity

recoveries may continue overnight and into early D3/Monday.



..Lyons.. 02/24/2024



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



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