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FNUS22 KWNS 030718

FWDDY2



Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook  

NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK

0217 AM CDT Sat Apr 03 2021



Valid 041200Z - 051200Z



...Synopsis...

Upper-level ridging will continue across most of the U.S. on Sunday.

A trough will move into the Pacific Northwest later in the period.

Increasing westerly flow across the Northern Rockies will help

deepen a lee trough in the northern High Plains into adjacent

Plains.



...Montana...

Increasing flow aloft will coincide with a modestly enhanced surface

pressure gradient. 15-20 mph winds are possible with some higher

values in wind-prone areas. RH may drop to around 20% in some

locations, but the potential for mid/upper-level clouds will likely

impact how widespread the overall fire weather risk becomes.

Marginally elevated fire weather concerns are still expected,

however.



...Central/Southern High Plains...

While moisture return will be increasing to the east, a zone of dry

air appears probable near the surface trough from parts of the TX/OK

Panhandles into northwestern Kansas. With winds of 15-20 mph and RH

of 15-20%, elevated to locally critical fire weather concerns are

expected during the afternoon.



..Wendt.. 04/03/2021



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



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