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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...

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