U.S. Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
ZCZC SPCFWDDY2 ALL FNUS22 KWNS 180651 Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0151 AM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024 Valid 191200Z - 201200Z ...NO CRITICAL AREAS... ...Synopsis... Generally zonal flow will continue over the US ahead of a subtle southern stream trough over northern Mexico. At the surface, a back-door cold front will move into the southern high Plains and Rockies as high pressure intensifies over the central CONUS. With upslope trajectories, cooler temperatures, and weak winds, little overlap of dry and breezy conditions is expected over the southern High Plains. Fire-weather concerns should remain low for most areas. Portions of the Southwest and southern Great Basin are expected to generally remain dry. But, at present, fuels are not receptive and winds are forecast to remain modest limiting the potential for fire-weather concerns. ..Lyons.. 04/18/2024
U.S. Day 3-8 Fire Weather Outlook
ZCZC SPCFWDD38 ALL FNUS28 KWNS 172040 Day 3-8 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0340 PM CDT Wed Apr 17 2024 Valid 191200Z - 251200Z Given recent and expected precipitation across much of the CONUS through the extended forecast period, fire weather concerns should remain low for most areas. Portions of the Southwest and southern Great Basin are expected to generally remain dry. At present, fuels are not receptive and winds are forecast to remain rather light. Toward mid to late next week, models are in reasonable agreement that a broad trough will be in the West. Some potential for an increase in fire weather concerns will exist in parts of central/western New Mexico where fuels may become dry enough to support fire spread. This increase will coincide with increasing winds as the trough moves eastward. Confidence in critical fire weather occurring is too low for highlights. ..Wendt.. 04/17/2024
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