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SPC Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook

SPC Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook

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Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook 
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0158 PM CDT Mon Aug 26 2024

Valid 271200Z - 281200Z

Along the southeastern periphery of the midlevel trough (described
below) and related southwesterly jet, 15-20 mph sustained
south-southwesterly surface winds amid 15-20 percent RH is expected
over the higher terrain from southwest MT into east-central ID.
While this may promote locally elevated fire-weather conditions
during the afternoon/early evening, the threat appears too
localized/marginal for highlights -- especially given modestly
receptive fuels.

Elsewhere, the previous forecast (see below) remains on track.

..Weinman.. 08/26/2024

.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0140 AM CDT Mon Aug 26 2024/

...Synopsis...
A mid-level trough will amplify and traverse the northern Rockies
tomorrow (Tuesday), encouraging strong surface gradient winds over
the Pacific Northwest in response to a deepening surface lee trough.
Dry and windy conditions are likely along and to the lee of the
Cascades, where fuels are at least modestly receptive to wildfire
spread. Here, 15-25 mph sustained westerly surface winds may overlap
with dry fuels and 15-25 percent RH for at least a few hours. As
such, Elevated highlights have been added to address the regionally
favorable wildfire-spread threat.

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


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