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Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0243 PM CDT Tue Mar 26 2024

Valid 271200Z - 281200Z

...20z Update...
Newest forecast guidance has shown the cold front moving slightly
farther south than expected over parts of west TX. As such, the
elevated area has been shifted south toward more concentrated dry
and breezy conditions. Elevated fire-weather concerns remain
possible over West TX and the Trans Pecos. See the previous
discussion for more information.

..Lyons.. 03/26/2024

.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0203 AM CDT Tue Mar 26 2024/

...Synopsis...
The western periphery of a mid-level trough will overspread the
southern High Plains tomorrow/Wednesday, encouraging weak surface
low development and deep-layer northwesterly flow over portions of
southeastern New Mexico into western Texas. Dry downslope winds
should occur west of the surface low, promoting some wildfire-spread
potential given modestly receptive fuels. By afternoon peak heating,
northwesterly sustained surface winds of 15-25 mph will coincide
with 10-15 percent RH for at least a few hours Wednesday afternoon.
Since fuel ERCs are only around the 50th percentile, Elevated
highlights have been introduced.

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

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