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Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1112 AM CDT Wed Apr 17 2024

Valid 171700Z - 181200Z

No changes to the ongoing forecast.

..Wendt.. 04/17/2024

.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0151 AM CDT Wed Apr 17 2024/

...Synopsis...
Behind the weakening upper low, flow aloft is forecast to trend more
zonal and weaken as the general pattern de-amplifies. Still, some
stronger westerly flow will linger over parts of the southern
Rockies through the forecast period. A lee low will bolster
low-level surface flow off the Rockies and into the adjacent High
Plains this afternoon and evening. Warm temperatures are expected
along with the dry downslope flow. This should support afternoon min
RH values of 10-15% across much of eastern NM and southern CO. While
winds are not expected to be overly strong (generally 10-15 mph) a
few hours of dry and breezy conditions are possible. With area fuels
dry, elevated fire-weather conditions are likely.

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

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