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Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Flagstaff, AZ

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FXUS65 KFGZ 171742
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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
1042 AM MST Wed Apr 17 2024

.SYNOPSIS...Expect warm, dry, and breezy conditions to persist
throughout the forecast period. Periods of high-clouds are likely
on Thursday, but otherwise, mostly clear skies should prevail.

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.DISCUSSION...Stable, zonal flow will persist across the Southwest
for today resulting in dry and warm conditions. Expect afternoon
temperatures of 5-10 degrees above average for this time of year
with Flagstaff getting very close, if not reaching 70 degrees for
the first time this year. Dry conditions remain in place with no
precipitation likely through this weekend. The current forecast
remains on track with no changes needed at this time.

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.AVIATION...Wednesday 17/18Z through Thursday 18/18Z...VFR
conditions will continue with W-SW winds gusting to 20-25kts this
afternoon, becoming light overnight.

OUTLOOK...Thursday 18/18Z through Saturday 20/18Z...VFR conditions
are expected to continue with W-SW winds gusting to 20-30kts each
afternoon.

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.FIRE WEATHER...Today and Thursday...Dry, warm conditions continue.
West-southwest winds 10-20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph both days.
Afternoon RH values around 10-20% each day.

Friday through Sunday...Dry, warm conditions continue. Southwest
winds 10-20 mph on Friday, becoming west-northwest over the weekend.
Gusts between 20-30 mph each day. Afternoon RH values between 10-20%
each day.

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.FGZ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...None.

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PUBLIC...LaGuardia
AVIATION...BAK
FIRE WEATHER...BAK

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