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FNUS21 KWNS 160603
FWDDY1

Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0103 AM CDT Fri Aug 16 2024

Valid 161200Z - 171200Z

...Synopsis...
Broad, west-southwesterly mid-level flow will overspread portions of
California and northern Nevada today, with a modest jet streak (with
40-45 kt winds) progressing east across the northern Great Basin. As
this weak jet moves east, elevated fire-weather conditions are
expected across portions of California and Nevada.

...Dry/Windy...
South of this mid-level jet and north of a mid-level ridge centered
over portions of Arizona and New Mexico, deep boundary layer mixing
will result in dry and windy conditions across portions of
California, Nevada, and Utah. Surface winds of 20-25 MPH and
relative humidity values of 5-10% are expected, though will only
overlap narrowly with a belt of receptive fuels across portions of
Nevada and California. With winds and relative humidity being
supportive of wildfire spread, but only modest fuel receptiveness,
highlights have been limited to elevated conditions at this time.
Recent wetting rainfall in eastern Nevada and western Utah will
limit wildfire potential in these areas, though additional drying of
fuels is expected given the dry/windy conditions.

...Dry Thunderstorms...
The potential for some dry thunderstorms exists across portions of
northern Wyoming and southeastern Montana. However, recent wetting
rainfall and fuels guidance suggests there is minimal risk for
wildfire spread and lightning-based ignitions at this time.

..Halbert/Squitieri.. 08/16/2024

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

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