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FNUS21 KWNS 071654
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Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1153 AM CDT Tue May 07 2024

Valid 071700Z - 081200Z

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PARTS OF CENTRAL/EASTERN NEW
MEXICO INTO SOUTHEAST COLORADO...

The Elevated area was extended westward into the White Mountains in
northern Arizona. Latest fuel guidance indicates ERCs in this region
are approaching the 75 percentile. Otherwise, no changes were made
to the Critical area. See previous discussion for more information.

..Thornton.. 05/07/2024

.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1256 AM CDT Tue May 07 2024/

...Synopsis...
A broad upper cyclone will be situated in the northern Plains today.
Strong mid-level winds will remain across the southern Rockies. A
surface cyclone will deepen in the southern High Plains.

...Southwest...
Strong surface winds will develop in response to the upper trough
and surface cyclone to the east. Winds of 15-25 mph appear probable
with locally higher speeds in terrain-favored areas. RH will fall to
10-15% though single digits could occur locally. Fuels in the area
will continue to support an elevated to critical fire weather
threat.

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

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