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FNUS21 KWNS 140630

FWDDY1



Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook  

NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK

0129 AM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026



Valid 141200Z - 151200Z



...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR SOUTHEAST COLORADO AND ADJACENT

HIGH PLAINS...



...Synopsis...

An upper trough will approach the southern Plains today. At the

surface, a low will deepen in the central Plains. Dry return flow

will continue into the Mid-Atlantic.



...Southeast Colorado into central Plains...

A belt of stronger mid-level winds will overlap the region during

the afternoon. Coupled with the deepening surface low, winds of

20-25 mph appear possible with locally higher speeds in the

terrain-favored areas. RH 10-15% will occur in the High Plains with

greater potential for around 20% farther east. Winds may be equally

strong into Kansas, but the less favorable RH/cloud cover and recent

precipitation may modulate the overall fire weather risk.



...Southwest into southern High Plains...

Moderately strong mid-level winds will extend into the southern

Rockies. Cloud cover associated with the trough will tend to keep RH

higher in some locations, but around 20% east of the higher terrain

appears probable. Winds of 15-20 mph will promote an elevated fire

weather threat during the afternoon.



...Southern Appalachians into the Piedmont/Mid-Atlantic...

Dry return flow of 10-15 mph will occur during the afternoon. RH

will generally be 25-30% as temperatures rise into the mid/upper 80s

F. Very dry fuels in the region will support an elevated fire

weather threat.



..Wendt.. 04/14/2026



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



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FNUS22 KWNS 140631

FWDDY2



Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook  

NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK

0130 AM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026



Valid 151200Z - 161200Z



...Synopsis...

The upper-level trough will continue eastward into the

Mid-South/Mid-Mississippi Valley on Wednesday. Mid-level winds

across the southern and central High Plains will weaken through the

day. Only a modest lee trough is expected to develop during the

afternoon.



...Southern High Plains...

Mid-level winds will be waning through the day. Even so, a modest

lee trough will promote 15-20 mph winds within the region. RH could

be quite low. Some locations could reach as low as 10% with most

other areas reaching only 15-20%.



...Piedmont...

Temperatures may be slightly warmer than on Tuesday. Upper 80s to

near 90 appears possible. Dry air will remain in place. RH in the

lee of the terrain could fall to under 20% locally, though 20-25% is

more probable for most areas. Continued exceptional fuel dryness

will again support elevated fire weather during the afternoon.



...Southeast Wyoming...

Dry and breezy downslope winds are expected during the afternoon.

While meteorological conditions may support fire weather concerns,

there is potential for precipitation to occur on Tuesday which

lowers confidence in the overall risk.



..Wendt.. 04/14/2026



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



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