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FNUS22 KWNS 160701
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Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0200 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024

Valid 171200Z - 181200Z

...Synopsis...
In the mid levels, the flow pattern aloft is forecast to quickly
de-amplify and trend more zonal as the Midwest upper low rapidly
fills. Lingering strong westerly flow is likely over the southern
Rockies and High Plains through Wednesday. A weak lee cyclone is
expected to form over parts of eastern CO, supporting gusty surface
winds to the west across parts of eastern NM. Elevated fire-weather
conditions will be possible across parts of the southern High
Plains.

...Southern High Plains...
Elevated to brief locally critical fire-weather conditions appear
possible over parts of the southern High plains/Rockies as the
southeastern CO low develops on Wednesday afternoon. Winds of 15-20
mph will overlap low RH of around 10-15% atop dry fuels. Fire
weather concerns are most likely near the terrain to the southwest
of the surface low over eastern NM and far southern CO. Here winds
and downslope drying are expected to be the strongest with the
longest duration for a few hours during the afternoon.

..Lyons.. 04/16/2024

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

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