Fire Weather Outlook Discussion
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
168 FNUS21 KWNS 120624 FWDDY1 Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook CORR 1 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0124 AM CDT Mon Aug 12 2024 Valid 121200Z - 131200Z CORRECTED FOR HEADLINE ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PARTS OF NORTHWEST NEVADA... ...Synopsis... A shortwave trough within broader cyclonic flow in the Northwest will move through central California into western Nevada today. A surface trough in the Northwest/northern Rockies will promote dry and breezy conditions in parts of the northern Great Basin. ...Great Basin... Broadly elevated fire weather conditions are expected over much of Nevada into far southern Idaho. Winds of 15-20 mph will be the most common along with 10-20% RH during the afternoon. A small region of northwest Nevada may experience briefly critical conditions as both the terrain and the mid-level jet help to enhance surface winds to 20-25 mph. ...Northwest... Forcing for ascent from the upper trough will promote isolated thunderstorms from north-central California into central Idaho. With the mid-level jet more focused in northern Nevada, storm motions will not be overly fast. A mix of wet and dry thunderstorms are most probable. Recent CAM guidance also differs on the exact degree of coverage, but enough confidence in at least isolated activity is present for highlights. ..Wendt.. 08/12/2024 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... $$