####018001658#### FNUS28 KWNS 162139 FWDD38 Day 3-8 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0337 PM CST Mon Dec 16 2024 Valid 181200Z - 241200Z The upper-level pattern will be characterized by amplified ridging in the West with broad troughing in the East. Shortwave troughs are expected to progress through parts of the central and eastern U.S. through the rest of this week. Model guidance suggests the western ridge will break down this weekend into early next week. With the more progressive pattern east of the Divide, surface high pressure and colder air is expected to filter into the these areas. Fire weather concerns for most areas will be minimal. Some areas of stronger downslope winds are possible in the central High Plains vicinity as the shortwave troughs move through. Given the colder temperatures, it is not clear how much fire weather concern will develop, but fuels in that region remain dry enough to support increased risk at least on a localized basis. Moderately strong high pressure in the Great Basin will drive offshore winds across parts of southern California. Upper-level wind support will be notably lacking for this event. How low RH will be, especially on Wednesday morning, is also uncertain. With winds through the typical Santa Ana corridors peaking Wednesday morning, the current thinking is that there will be a few hours of critical fire weather as RH begins decrease with daytime heating. Winds are expected to diminish during the afternoon/evening. ..Wendt.. 12/16/2024 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... $$ ####018000370#### FNUS38 KWNS 162139 PFWF38 DAY 3-8 FIRE WEATHER OUTLOOK AREAL OUTLINE NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK 0337 PM CST MON DEC 16 2024 VALID TIME 181200Z - 241200Z FIRE WEATHER OUTLOOK POINTS DAY 3-8 ... CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA ... D3 34211913 34331914 34471892 34521851 34481837 34291837 34111885 34141899 34211913 &&