ZCZC SPCFWDDY2 ALL
   FNUS22 KWNS 191910

   Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook  
   NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
   0210 PM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024

   Valid 201200Z - 211200Z

   ...NO CRITICAL AREAS...

   The previous forecast (see below) remains unchanged.

   ..Squitieri.. 04/19/2024

   .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0124 AM CDT Fri Apr 19 2024/

   ...Synopsis...
   An expansive post-frontal air mass, characterized by cool surface
   temperatures and weak surface winds, will encompass much of the
   central and eastern CONUS, limiting fire-weather concerns. Dry
   conditions will persist over the Southwest, though weak surface
   winds and marginal fuels will also limit fire-weather potential
   here.

      

   ZCZC SPCFWDD38 ALL
   FNUS28 KWNS 182041

   Day 3-8 Fire Weather Outlook  
   NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
   0341 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024

   Valid 201200Z - 261200Z

   Through the middle of next week, models suggest that the upper-level
   flow pattern will be quasi-zonal across the CONUS. The strongest
   upper-level winds will remain across then northern tier states
   during that same period. For the middle/latter portions of next
   week, models have suggested that mean troughing will set up in the
   West. At the surface, after an surge of cooler air reaches into the
   northern/central Gulf this weekend, some return flow is likely to
   occur into the southern Plains by the middle of next week. Between
   cooler temperatures as well as recent/expected precipitation, fire
   weather concerns will generally be minimal for most locations. Dry
   weather is expected across parts of the Southwest where fuels
   continue to dry. As troughing develops in the West, an increase in
   surface winds would occur. Depending on fuel receptiveness by
   mid/late next week, some increase in fire weather concerns could
   occur.

   ..Wendt.. 04/18/2024