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FNUS22 KWNS 220600

FWDDY2



Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook  

NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK

0100 AM CDT Wed Apr 22 2026



Valid 231200Z - 241200Z



...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PORTIONS OF THE SOUTHERN PLAINS...



...Synopsis...

An upper trough and associated mid level jet will eject into central

U.S. Thursday while a surface trough and cold front push farther

east into the Upper Midwest and central Plains. More significant

fire weather concerns will be focused across the southern Plains,

south of an advancing cold front where a corridor of strong

southwest winds, critically low RH and receptive fuels align to

bring Critical fire weather conditions to the region.



...Southern and Central Plains...

The pronounced 60-70 knot mid-level jet at the base of an upper

trough entering the Southwest and Southern Plains, in addition to

continued surface troughing farther east, will promote intense

downslope drying and strong west to southwest winds across much of

eastern NM and northwest TX Thursday where Critical Highlights were

maintained. West to southwest winds of 20-25 mph, RH near or below

10% and dry fuels will align to bring a critical fire weather threat

to the region. Farther north, dry post-frontal northwest winds, with

some downslope enhancement in areas adjacent to CO Front Range will

support an elevated fire weather threat for portions of the Central

Plains to include eastern CO, much of NE and western KS.



..Williams.. 04/22/2026



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



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