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FNUS28 KWNS 282044
FWDD38

Day 3-8 Fire Weather Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0342 PM CDT Sun Apr 28 2024

Valid 301200Z - 061200Z

Mostly zonal mid-level flow will be present across the western CONUS
at the beginning of the period. Flow will start to amplify on
Wednesday and Thursday as a mid-level jet streak moves into the
Inter Mountain West. As this occurs, lee cyclogenesis is expected
which will make dry and breezy conditions likely across portions of
the Southwest and southern High Plains Wednesday and Thursday.
Beyond Thursday a broad trough is expected in the western CONUS but
stronger mid-level flow and breezier conditions are not anticipated
near dry fuels across the Southwest and southern High Plains.

...D4/Wed - D5/Thu - Southwest and the Southern High Plains...
Dry and breezy conditions are expected across the Southwest and
southern High Plains on Wednesday and Thursday in response to the
developing lee cyclone, with additional support from the increasing
mid-level flow over a deeply mixed airmass. Single digit relative
humidity is possible. In addition, most of this area has seen little
to no precipitation over the past 2 weeks with additional drying
expected early this week. Therefore, Critical fire weather
conditions are possible on Wednesday and Thursday.

..Bentley.. 04/28/2024

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

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