Fire Weather Outlook Discussion
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
444 FNUS21 KWNS 201613 FWDDY1 Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1112 AM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024 Valid 201700Z - 211200Z ...NO CRITICAL AREAS... ...Update... Overall, the forecast remains valid and unchanged for today. Increasing south-southwest sustained surface winds are expected across portions of south-central and east-central UT through this afternoon. Speeds near 15-20 mph combined with RH in the low teens within a thermal ridge axis will result in near critical to brief critical meteorological conditions. This may also be a favored area for isolated dry lightning strikes. However, it appears most fuel states within this region are near average, preventing the need for an Elevated area. ..Barnes.. 06/20/2024 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0143 AM CDT Thu Jun 20 2024/ ...Synopsis... A westerly push of moisture will continue across New Mexico and Arizona today. Precipitable water values will increase to around 0.75-1.00 in into northeastern Arizona. Widely scattered thunderstorm activity is expected, along with cooler temperatures and higher relative humidity. Initially, thunderstorm activity may pose a risk for dry lightning, with soundings indicating large temperature and dewpoint spreads. Storm motion is expected to be rather slow with most guidance indicating high likelihood of measurable precipitation and increasing moisture and cloud cover through the afternoon/evening. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... $$