####018001714#### FNUS22 KWNS 211959 FWDDY2 Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0158 PM CST Tue Jan 21 2025 Valid 221200Z - 231200Z ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR MUCH OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA... The Critical highlights were expanded to the Malibu Coast vicinity, and nudged westward toward the coast in southern Orange County and San Diego County with this update. For both areas, the latest high-resolution guidance is in good agreement, depicting 20+ mph sustained east-northeasterly surface winds (with higher gusts) amid single-digit to lower teens RH. The strongest winds are currently expected Wednesday night into Day 3/Thursday. For additional details, see the previous discussion below. ..Weinman.. 01/21/2025 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0157 AM CST Tue Jan 21 2025/ ...Synopsis... A surface pressure gradient will persist across southern California, with some strengthening of the gradient likely by late Wednesday afternoon as another in a series of mid-level troughs overspread the Great Basin tomorrow (Wednesday). Another day of offshore flow capable of supporting rapid wildfire spread is expected. By afternoon peak heating, widespread sustained 20-30 mph wind speeds are likely, along with RH dropping to at least the 10-15 percent range. Locally higher wind speeds/gusts are also likely in terrain-favoring areas. Anywhere from the Ventura Valley region to the Laguna Mountains may experience the aforementioned meteorological surface conditions, necessitating the introduction of Critical fire weather highlights this outlook. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... $$