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FXUS65 KFGZ 221050
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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
350 AM MST Mon Apr 22 2024

.SYNOPSIS...Warm, dry and breezy conditions continue through the
middle of the week. Cooler and more unsettled conditions return for
the second half of the week, with chances for showers working into
the forecast from Thursday onward.

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.DISCUSSION...Clear sailing through Wednesday, with above normal
temperatures and mostly clear skies. Southwesterly winds will start
to increase daily, peaking on Wednesday, as the current ridge axis
slides eastward. This opens the door for long-wave troughing over
the western United States late in the week and next weekend. The
storm track is shifting north, which is normal, so precipitation
impacts look minor here. Main impacts will be significant cooling
and continued gusty winds for our area, with chances for mainly
light showers and a few thunderstorms.

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.AVIATION...Monday 22/12Z through Tuesday 23/12Z...Mostly VFR
conditions, with occasional MVFR restrictions in FU/HZ near KPAN
from area prescribed fires. SW winds around 10-15 kts, becoming
light and variable after 02Z.

OUTLOOK...Tuesday 23/12Z through Thursday 25/12Z...Mostly VFR
conditions, with occasional MVFR restrictions in FU/HZ near area
prescribed fires. SW winds 10-20 kts each afternoon, becoming
light adn variable during the overnight periods.

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.FIRE WEATHER...Today and Tuesday...Warm and dry conditions. Winds
southwest 10-20 mph, gusting 20-30 mph. Minimum afternoon RH 10-20%.

Wednesday through Friday...Slight chance of showers for Thursday,
otherwise dry conditions and cooler temperatures. Southwest winds 15-
25 mph with gusts from 30-40 mph each afternoon. Minimum RH from 10-
15% on Wednesday, increasing to around 15-30% Thursday and Friday.

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

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PUBLIC...Peterson
AVIATION...Humphreys
FIRE WEATHER...Humphreys

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