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FNUS22 KWNS 151704

FWDDY2



Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook  

NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK

1204 PM CDT Fri Mar 15 2024



Valid 161200Z - 171200Z



...NO CRITICAL AREAS...



No changes are needed for the ongoing forecast. Latest forecast

guidance continues to show the potential for localized elevated fire

weather conditions across portions of the central Plains - namely

from western SD into central NE. While sustained winds between 15-25

mph appear likely, ensemble consensus shows RH minimums should

remain near 25-30% for most areas. A few locations may see deeper

mixing resulting in RH values near 20% and a corresponding uptick in

fire weather potential. However, limited confidence in the coverage

and duration of 20-25% RH with sustained winds near 20 mph precludes

introducing highlights for this update (though trends will continue

to be monitored).



..Moore.. 03/15/2024



.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1224 AM CDT Fri Mar 15 2024/



...Synopsis...

Broad and strong cyclonic flow is expected to remain within the

Great Lakes region on Saturday. A cold front will move through parts

of the northern/central Plains early in the day. Breezy post-frontal

conditions are likely over those same areas. Temperatures will be

slightly cooler than on Friday. Once again, cloud cover will be

possible, making RH reductions uncertain. Areas of locally elevated

fire weather are possible in South Dakota and Nebraska.



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



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