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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
0132 PM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022

Valid 141200Z - 151200Z

The previous forecast remains on track with only minor changes based
on the latest guidance. See the previous discussion for more
details.

..Wendt.. 04/13/2022

.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0205 AM CDT Wed Apr 13 2022/

...Synopsis...
As the mid-level pattern de-amplifys in the wake of the earlier
upper trough, zonal flow will linger over the Rockies and
central/southern High Plains. Lee troughing and westerly flow will
continue to support dry and breezy conditions in the post-frontal
airmass across the central CONUS. Fuels remain dry and a few hours
of Elevated to near-Critical fire weather conditions appear likely
Thursday.

...Central/Southern High Plains...
Dry and breezy conditions behind the initial cold front are expected
Thursday with surface lee troughing supporting gusty downslope
surface winds. While the airmass will remain relatively cool, little
moisture and diurnal mixing should support RH below 25%. With winds
of 15-20 mph and some higher gusts likely closer to the higher
terrain of the central Rockies, Elevated fire weather conditions
appear likely within dry fuels.

Farther south across portions of eastern NM and the western TX
Panhandle, slightly stronger winds may develop owing to better flow
aloft within the southern stream of the mid-level jet. Model
soundings show boundary-layer max winds of 20-25 mph along with low
relative humidity of 10-15%. Widespread Elevated to near-Critical
fire weather conditions appear likely with extremely dry fuels.

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


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