Fire Weather Outlook Discussion
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
247 FNUS21 KWNS 021658 FWDDY1 Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1158 AM CDT Thu May 02 2024 Valid 021700Z - 031200Z No changes. See previous discussion below. ..Bentley.. 05/02/2024 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0157 AM CDT Thu May 02 2024/ ...Synopsis... Northwesterly flow is expected to strengthen across New Mexico today, as a lee cyclone develops in the southern High Plains. Sustained winds of 15 to 20 mph are expected with relative humidity in the single digits. Coverage of critical winds speeds still appears too localized at this time to introduce a Critical area. As such, the Elevated was maintained with this outlook, as it covers the threat sufficiently. Locally Critical conditions will be possible, mainly in the lee of terrain features. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... $$