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FNUS21 KWNS 200614

FWDDY1



Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook  

NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK

0113 AM CDT Wed Mar 20 2024



Valid 201200Z - 211200Z



...Synopsis...

Separate areas of Elevated fire-weather conditions are anticipated

this afternoon and evening in portions of the Southern High Plains

and Mid-Atlantic region.



...Southeastern NM and West TX...

A shortwave mid-level trough is expected to gradually weaken and

phase with the subtropical jet throughout the day today. As a

result, modest westerly flow aloft will yield lee cyclogenesis along

the NM/TX border and southerly moisture return across the Southern

Plains. To the west, downsloping flow will support steadily drying

conditions across southeastern NM and West TX with relative

humidities dropping to around 15 percent and wind speeds around 15

mph. Steadily drying fuels -- amidst these dry, windy conditions --

are expected to support an Elevated fire-weather threat across the

region this afternoon and evening.



...Mid-Atlantic...

A belt of strong northwesterly mid-level flow will move through the

Mid-Atlantic throughout the day today. This will support deep

boundary-layer mixing and dry, windy surface conditions. Current

guidance suggests relative humidities could drop to around 25-30

percent with sustained winds around 15 mph. Finer fuels have dried

sufficiently to support some fire spread, warranting an Elevated

area across the Mid-Atlantic region.



..Flournoy.. 03/20/2024



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



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