Fire Weather Outlook Discussion
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
009 FNUS21 KWNS 081652 FWDDY1 Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1051 AM CST Fri Nov 08 2024 Valid 081700Z - 091200Z ...17z Update... The previous forecast remains valid with only minor changes. The Elevated area was expanded over parts of CT and MA. Gusty winds and brief reduction in relative humidity may support some fire-weather risk this afternoon. Farther south, wind gusts of 15-20 mph are being observed near the dry cold front over parts of the Mid Atlantic. Elevated to locally critical conditions will be possible through the early afternoon before relative humidity begins to increase. See the prior discussion for more info. ..Lyons.. 11/08/2024 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1253 AM CST Fri Nov 08 2024/ ...Synopsis... A quick moving shortwave and attendant dry cold front will traverse areas near the Mid-Atlantic into New England today. Westerly flow aloft will overspread the region with surface winds increasing to around 10-15 mph. Ahead of the front, afternoon relative humidity reductions to 30-35 percent will be possible. With the front passage, winds will shift to become northwesterly, remaining gusty but with steadily increasing relative humidity. An Elevated delineation was maintained with this outlook, given uncertainty in sustained winds speeds approaching Critical thresholds. However, given Critical fuels, some brief and localized Critical conditions will be possible. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... $$