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Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0101 AM CDT Sat Jun 22 2024

Valid 231200Z - 241200Z

...Synopsis...
An upper-level trough will move through Washington during the
afternoon. A strong pressure gradient will develop as a surface low
deepens in the northern Rockies into Alberta/Saskatchewan.

...Northwest...
Strong westerly surface winds across the Cascades will promote
downslope drying into the Columbia Basin during the afternoon. Given
some push of marine air to the east, it is possible that RH will not
become overly low. However, generally dry fuels and 15-20 mph winds
will support an elevated fire weather risk.

...OR/CA/NV...
The surface pressure gradient and mid-level winds will be weaker
than farther north, but confidence in RH of 10-20% is much higher.
Winds could locally approach 20 mph, but will more broadly be around
15 mph. Locally elevated conditions are expected to the lee of the
southern Cascades and northern Sierra.

...Snake River Plain...
On the fringe of the strong mid-level winds, favorably oriented with
the Valley, winds of 15-25 mph appear possible. RH of 15-20% can be
expected during the afternoon. Though meteorological conditions
could become critical, fuels are not sufficiently dry to support
more than an elevated risk.

..Wendt.. 06/22/2024

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

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