ZCZC SPCFWDDY2 ALL FNUS22 KWNS 141942 Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0142 PM CST Sat Dec 14 2024 Valid 151200Z - 161200Z ...NO CRITICAL AREAS... No changes to the ongoing forecast. ..Wendt.. 12/14/2024 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0202 AM CST Sat Dec 14 2024/ ...Synopsis... As the mid-level trough ejects over the central Rockies and into the Plains early D2/Sunday, a lee low and trailing surface trough will quickly deepen across parts of the High Plains. At the same time, a cold front will approach from the interior West. Aided by strong mid-level westerlies at the base of the trough and downslope pressure gradients, several hours of strong surface winds (20-30 mph) are likely across parts of the central High Plains. These strong winds may briefly overlap with areas of moderately low RH (~30%) across western NE and eastern WY. Farther south into eastern NM and far West TX, lower RH will remain possible with more mild temperatures and diurnal minimums of 20-25%. However, winds here are expected to be slower and more transient, owing to the weaker surface pressure falls and flow aloft. The net result will be a few hours of locally dry and breezy conditions in the lee of the Rockies where fuels are somewhat dry. While there is some risk, fire-weather concerns are not expected to be widespread, given the brief nature of the strong winds and lower RH, as well as the passage of the cold front Sunday evening. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... CLICK FOR DAY 2 FIREWX AREAL OUTLINE PRODUCT (KWNSPFWFD2)
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