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Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook  

NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK

1136 AM CDT Fri Mar 22 2024



Valid 221700Z - 231200Z



...17z update...

The previous forecast remains valid with only minor changes to the

southern extent of the Elevated area. Locally dry and breezy

conditions may extended somewhat farther south along the eastern Rio

Grande Valley and coastal Plain due to funneling of terrain-enhanced

winds ahead of a cold front this afternoon. Area fuels are only

modestly receptive to fire-weather concerns, but gusty winds of

15-20 mph and humidity below 20% appears briefly likely before the

front moves in. See the previous discussion for more information.



..Lyons.. 03/22/2024



.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0132 AM CDT Fri Mar 22 2024/



...Synopsis...

A mid-level trough will traverse the eastern third of the CONUS

today, supporting widespread low-level moisture transport east of

the Mississippi River, where appreciable rainfall accumulations are

possible in spots. Farther west, deep-layer northwesterly flow 

behind the aforementioned mid-level trough will encourage downslope

flow across portions of far southern New Mexico into the Trans Pecos

region of Texas. Here, 15 mph sustained northwesterly surface winds

amid 15 percent RH and modestly receptive fuels will support some

potential for wildfire spread during the afternoon, warranting the

maintenance of Elevated highlights.



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



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