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FXUS65 KFGZ 270530
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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
1030 PM MST Sun May 26 2024

.SYNOPSIS...Expect a warming trend beginning today and continuing
into next week. Winds will not be as strong, but will gust from 10
to 20 mph each afternoon, especially over higher terrain.

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.UPDATE...Only thing to talk about this evening are the clouds
that are gradually dissipating across the Grand Canyon and Glen
Canyon areas. With relatively clear skies and light winds
overnight, expect it to be another chilly night across the High
Country. Otherwise, the forecast looks to be right on track with
only minor adjustments needed with the update.

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.PREV DISCUSSION /420 PM MST/...A period of much quieter and
warmer weather is in store through the coming week. A weak ridge
of high pressure will gradually build over the Southwest and Great
Basin through the middle of this week. The rising heights and
lack of pressure gradients will result in warming daytime
temperatures and generally light winds. By the middle of the week,
temperatures should reach about 5 to 7 degrees above late May
normals. Wind speeds will remain in the 10-20 mph range or less,
with a few gusts nearing 25 mph midweek. The lack of wind will
limit any critical fire weather, but humidities will be on a
downward trend through the week.

No major pattern chances are in sight through the extended
forecast. Another trough passing well to our north could bring
some shifts in wind directions by late next week, but still not
much of an increase in speed. Expect the mild and dry weather
pattern to continue through the foreseeable future (through at
least next weekend).

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.AVIATION...Monday 27/06Z through Tuesday 28/06Z...VFR conditions
will continue. In most areas, light winds overnight will
strengthen from the southwest by afternoon, becoming sustained at
5 to 15 knots and gusting 15 to 25 knots. Winds will weaken again
after sundown.

OUTLOOK...Tuesday 28/06Z through Thursday 30/06Z...VFR conditions
and southwest winds at 10 to 20 knots each day.

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.FIRE WEATHER...Today through Tuesday...Temperatures will continue
to warm with afternoon RHs falling into the mid teens to single
digits by Monday. Overnight recoveries will gradually decrease.
West to southwest winds 10-20 mph each day with light winds
overnight.

Wednesday through Friday...Warm and dry weather continues.
Afternoon RHs will be in the mid teens to single digits each day
with overnight recoveries only around 20-40%. West to southwest
winds 10-20 mph each day.

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

&&

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PUBLIC...Meola/MCT
AVIATION...Benji
FIRE WEATHER...MCT

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