Fire Weather Outlook Discussion
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
234 FNUS21 KWNS 221656 FWDDY1 Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1055 AM CST Fri Nov 22 2024 Valid 221700Z - 231200Z No changes are need to the current D1 Fire Weather Outlook. See previous discussion for more information below. ..Thornton.. 11/22/2024 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1150 PM CST Thu Nov 21 2024/ ...Synopsis... A pronounced mid-level trough will eject into the Atlantic as a second mid-level trough impinges on the West Coast today. Ample precipitation accumulations should accompany both mid-level troughs along the West and East Coast shorelines, reducing wildfire-spread potential in these areas. Surface high pressure will also support cooler surface conditions and minimal wildfire-spread potential across much of the central U.S. The only notable area for fire weather concerns is across the northern FL Peninsula. Here, northwesterly surface flow within a post-cold front environment will support 15 mph sustained winds amid 25-35 percent RH by afternoon peak heating. Given at least marginally receptive fuels available for wildfire spread, Elevated highlights have been introduced. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... $$