Routine Fire Wx Fcst (With/Without 6-10 Day Outlook)
Issued by NWS Tucson, AZ
Issued by NWS Tucson, AZ
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FNUS55 KTWC 241107
FWFTWC
Fire Weather Planning Forecast for Southeast Arizona
National Weather Service Tucson AZ
407 AM MST Sun Nov 24 2024
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20-FOOT WIND FORECAST OF `LIGHT WINDS` INDICATES MAINLY
TERRAIN DRIVEN WINDS
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.DISCUSSION...
Warm and dry again today with breezy conditions, generally in
eastern zones. Winds will become southwest to westerly this
afternoon in the 10 to 15 mph range with gusts up to 25 mph in
Graham, Greenlee, and Cochise counties. Minimum relative
humidities will range from 10 to 15 percent this afternoon.
Temperatures remain warmer than normal this week, but a modest
increase in humidity is expected this week compared to today,
especially Wednesday through Friday where minimum relative
humidities will be in the 20 to 35 percent range. Winds should be
breezy again on Wednesday.
AZZ150-242215-
Arizona Fire Weather Zone 150
Sonoran FDRA-Most of Pima County-South Central Pinal County-
Tohono O`odham Nation-Tucson Metropolitan area-TDC-
407 AM MST Sun Nov 24 2024
.TODAY...
* Sky/Weather..............Partly cloudy.
* Max Temperature..........70 to 80 degs.
* 24 hr Trend...........Down 3 to 7 degs.
* Min Humidity.............13 to 23 pct.
* 24 hr Trend...........Up 7 to 11 pct.
* Wind (20 ft/10-min avg)..South around 10 mph shifting to the west
in the afternoon.
* 10000 ft MSL Wind........West 30 to 35 mph.
* Chance of Precip.........0 pct.
* LAL......................1.
* Haines Index.............5 or moderate.
* Mixing Height............5513 ft agl.
* Transport Winds..........South 9 knots shifting to the west 12
knots in the afternoon.
* Ventilation Category.....Good (66156 knot-ft).
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather..............Mostly cloudy then becoming partly
cloudy.
* Min Temperature..........45 to 55 degs.
* 24 hr Trend...........Little change.
* Max Humidity.............43 to 53 pct.
* 24 hr Trend...........Up 17 to 21 pct.
* Wind (20 ft/10-min avg)..Light winds.
* 10000 ft MSL Wind........West 30 to 35 mph.
* Chance of Precip.........0 pct.
* LAL......................1.
* Haines Index.............3 or very low.
.MONDAY...
* Sky/Weather..............Mostly cloudy.
* Max Temperature..........70 to 80 degs.
* 24 hr Trend...........Little change.
* Min Humidity.............14 to 24 pct.
* 24 hr Trend...........Up 1 to 4 pct.
* Wind (20 ft/10-min avg)..Light winds.
* 10000 ft MSL Wind........West 25 to 30 mph.
* Chance of Precip.........0 pct.
* LAL......................1.
* Haines Index.............2 or very low.
* Mixing Height............3762 ft agl.
* Transport Winds..........East 6 knots shifting to the northwest
in the afternoon.
* Ventilation Category.....Fair (22572 knot-ft).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
WINDS IN DAYS 3 THROUGH 5 ARE SURFACE 20 FT/10-MIN AVG
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 46 to 56. Highs 75 to 85. Light
winds. Minimum Humidity 15 to 23 pct.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 49 to 59. Highs 69 to 79. Light
winds. Minimum Humidity 24 to 34 pct.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 43 to 53. Highs 67 to 77.
Light winds. Minimum Humidity 23 to 33 pct.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 45 to 55. Highs 68 to 78.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 45 to 55. Highs 69 to 79.
NOTE TO USERS - ZONE 150 VENTILATION CATEGORY...MIXING HEIGHT AND
TRANSPORT WINDS ARE BASED ON THE TUCSON INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
LOCATION (2550 MSL)
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AZZ151-242215-
Arizona Fire Weather Zone 151
Western half Desert Grasslands FDRA including elevations up to
5500 feet in Southeast corner of Pinal County-
Extreme Eastern Pima County-Western third of Cochise County-
Santa Cruz County-TDC-
407 AM MST Sun Nov 24 2024
.TODAY...
* Sky/Weather..............Partly cloudy.
* Max Temperature..........67 to 77 degs.
* 24 hr Trend...........Down 4 to 8 degs.
* Min Humidity.............9 to 15 pct.
* 24 hr Trend...........Up 1 to 4 pct.
* Wind (20 ft/10-min avg)..Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
* 10000 ft MSL Wind........West 35 to 40 mph.
* Chance of Precip.........0 pct.
* LAL......................1.
* Haines Index.............4 or low.
* Mixing Height............4542 ft agl.
* Transport Winds..........Southwest 15 to 18 knots.
* Ventilation Category.....Very good (81756 knot-ft).
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather..............Partly cloudy.
* Min Temperature..........40 to 50 degs.
* 24 hr Trend...........Little change.
* Max Humidity.............36 to 46 pct.
* 24 hr Trend...........Up 10 to 14 pct.
* Wind (20 ft/10-min avg)..West around 10 mph in the evening
becoming light.
* 10000 ft MSL Wind........West 30 to 35 mph.
* Chance of Precip.........0 pct.
* LAL......................1.
* Haines Index.............3 or very low.
.MONDAY...
* Sky/Weather..............Partly cloudy then becoming mostly
cloudy.
* Max Temperature..........67 to 77 degs.
* 24 hr Trend...........Little change.
* Min Humidity.............16 to 26 pct.
* 24 hr Trend...........Up 7 to 11 pct.
* Wind (20 ft/10-min avg)..Light winds.
* 10000 ft MSL Wind........West 25 to 30 mph.
* Chance of Precip.........0 pct.
* LAL......................1.
* Haines Index.............2 or very low.
* Mixing Height............4223 ft agl.
* Transport Winds..........South 6 knots shifting to the west 8
knots in the afternoon.
* Ventilation Category.....Fair (33784 knot-ft).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
WINDS IN DAYS 3 THROUGH 5 ARE SURFACE 20 FT/10-MIN AVG
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 41 to 51. Highs 71 to 81. Light
winds. Minimum Humidity 16 to 26 pct.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 44 to 54. Highs 66 to 76.
Southwest wind around 15 mph. Minimum Humidity 23 to 33 pct.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 38 to 48. Highs 63 to 73.
Light winds. Minimum Humidity 28 to 38 pct.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 40 to 50. Highs 64 to 74.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 41 to 51. Highs 65 to 75.
NOTE TO USERS - ZONE 151 VENTILATION CATEGORY...MIXING HEIGHT AND
TRANSPORT WINDS ARE BASED ON THE BUENOS AIRES N.W.R. LOCATION
(3500 MSL)
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AZZ152-242215-
Arizona Fire Weather Zone 152
Eastern half Desert Grasslands FDRA including elevations up to
5500 feet in Southwest Graham County and Eastern two thirds of
Cochise County-Southern San Carlos Reservation-
Southern Greenlee County below 5000 feet-TDC-
407 AM MST Sun Nov 24 2024
.TODAY...
* Sky/Weather..............Partly cloudy.
* Max Temperature..........66 to 76 degs.
* 24 hr Trend...........Down 3 to 6 degs.
* Min Humidity.............8 to 17 pct.
* 24 hr Trend...........Little change.
* Wind (20 ft/10-min avg)..South around 10 mph shifting to the west
in the afternoon.
* 10000 ft MSL Wind........West 35 to 40 mph.
* Chance of Precip.........0 pct.
* LAL......................1.
* Haines Index.............4 or low.
* Mixing Height............4886 ft agl.
* Transport Winds..........Southwest 14 to 21 knots.
* Ventilation Category.....Excellent (102606 knot-ft).
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather..............Partly cloudy.
* Min Temperature..........37 to 47 degs.
* 24 hr Trend...........Up 1 to 4 degs.
* Max Humidity.............39 to 49 pct.
* 24 hr Trend...........Up 10 to 14 pct.
* Wind (20 ft/10-min avg)..West around 10 mph in the evening
becoming light.
* 10000 ft MSL Wind........West 35 to 40 mph.
* Chance of Precip.........0 pct.
* LAL......................1.
* Haines Index.............3 or very low.
.MONDAY...
* Sky/Weather..............Partly cloudy.
* Max Temperature..........63 to 73 degs.
* 24 hr Trend...........Down 2 to 5 degs.
* Min Humidity.............19 to 29 pct.
* 24 hr Trend...........Up 8 to 12 pct.
* Wind (20 ft/10-min avg)..Light winds.
* 10000 ft MSL Wind........West 25 to 30 mph.
* Chance of Precip.........0 pct.
* LAL......................1.
* Haines Index.............2 or very low.
* Mixing Height............3796 ft agl.
* Transport Winds..........West 6 to 10 knots.
* Ventilation Category.....Fair (37960 knot-ft).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
WINDS IN DAYS 3 THROUGH 5 ARE SURFACE 20 FT/10-MIN AVG
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 38 to 48. Highs 68 to 78. Light
winds. Minimum Humidity 17 to 27 pct.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 41 to 51. Highs 65 to 75. West
wind around 15 mph. Minimum Humidity 23 to 33 pct.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 36 to 46. Highs 60 to 70.
Light winds. Minimum Humidity 25 to 35 pct.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 37 to 47. Highs 59 to 69.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 38 to 48. Highs 62 to 72.
NOTE TO USERS - ZONE 152 VENTILATION CATEGORY...MIXING HEIGHT AND
TRANSPORT WINDS ARE BASED ON THE CHIRICAHUA N.M. LOCATION (5400 MSL)
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AZZ153-242215-
Arizona Fire Weather Zone 153
Northern Graham County-Northern Greenlee County-
White and Gila Mountains-Apache Sitgreaves NF-
Southern San Carlos Reservation above 5000 feet-SDC-
407 AM MST Sun Nov 24 2024
.TODAY...
* Sky/Weather..............Partly cloudy then becoming mostly
sunny.
* Max Temperature..........55 to 65 degs.
* 24 hr Trend...........Down 3 to 7 degs.
* Min Humidity.............11 to 16 pct.
* 24 hr Trend...........Up 2 to 5 pct.
* Wind (20 ft/10-min avg)..Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
* 10000 ft MSL Wind........West 40 to 45 mph.
* Chance of Precip.........0 pct.
* LAL......................1.
* Haines Index.............4 or low.
* Mixing Height............3843 ft agl.
* Transport Winds..........West 20 to 26 knots.
* Ventilation Category.....Very good (99918 knot-ft).
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather..............Partly cloudy.
* Min Temperature..........34 to 44 degs.
* 24 hr Trend...........Little change.
* Max Humidity.............47 to 57 pct.
* 24 hr Trend...........Up 23 to 27 pct.
* Wind (20 ft/10-min avg)..Northwest 10 to 15 mph.
* 10000 ft MSL Wind........West 40 to 45 mph.
* Chance of Precip.........0 pct.
* LAL......................1.
* Haines Index.............2 or very low.
.MONDAY...
* Sky/Weather..............Partly cloudy.
* Max Temperature..........55 to 65 degs.
* 24 hr Trend...........Little change.
* Min Humidity.............19 to 28 pct.
* 24 hr Trend...........Up 7 to 11 pct.
* Wind (20 ft/10-min avg)..Light winds becoming southwest around 10
mph in the afternoon.
* 10000 ft MSL Wind........West 25 to 30 mph.
* Chance of Precip.........0 pct.
* LAL......................1.
* Haines Index.............2 or very low.
* Mixing Height............2955 ft agl.
* Transport Winds..........West 12 to 16 knots.
* Ventilation Category.....Good (47280 knot-ft).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
WINDS IN DAYS 3 THROUGH 5 ARE SURFACE 20 FT/10-MIN AVG
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 45. Highs 58 to 68. Light
winds. Minimum Humidity 24 to 34 pct.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 38 to 48. Highs 52 to 62. West
wind around 15 mph. Minimum Humidity 32 to 42 pct.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 29 to 39. Highs 49 to 59.
Light winds. Minimum Humidity 26 to 36 pct.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 31 to 41. Highs 51 to 61.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 34 to 44. Highs 52 to 62.
NOTE TO USERS - ZONE 153 VENTILATION CATEGORY...MIXING HEIGHT AND
TRANSPORT WINDS ARE BASED ON THE POINT OF PINES LOCATION (6040 MSL)
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AZZ154-242215-
Arizona Fire Weather Zone 154
Forest Woodlands FDRA including the Sky Islands of Southeast
Arizona above 5500 feet-Coronado NF-TDC-
407 AM MST Sun Nov 24 2024
.TODAY...
* Sky/Weather..............Partly cloudy.
* Max Temperature..........58 to 68 degs.
* 24 hr Trend...........Down 3 to 7 degs.
* Min Humidity.............8 to 16 pct.
* 24 hr Trend...........Little change.
* Wind (20 ft/10-min avg)..Southwest 10 to 15 mph.
* 10000 ft MSL Wind........West 35 to 40 mph.
* Chance of Precip.........0 pct.
* LAL......................1.
* Haines Index.............4 or low.
* Mixing Height............5846 ft agl.
* Transport Winds..........Southwest 20 to 23 knots.
* Ventilation Category.....Excellent (125689 knot-ft).
.TONIGHT...
* Sky/Weather..............Partly cloudy.
* Min Temperature..........39 to 49 degs.
* 24 hr Trend...........Little change.
* Max Humidity.............30 to 40 pct.
* 24 hr Trend...........Up 10 to 14 pct.
* Wind (20 ft/10-min avg)..West 10 to 15 mph.
* 10000 ft MSL Wind........West 35 to 40 mph.
* Chance of Precip.........0 pct.
* LAL......................1.
* Haines Index.............3 or very low.
.MONDAY...
* Sky/Weather..............Partly cloudy.
* Max Temperature..........57 to 67 degs.
* 24 hr Trend...........Little change.
* Min Humidity.............20 to 30 pct.
* 24 hr Trend...........Up 11 to 15 pct.
* Wind (20 ft/10-min avg)..Light winds.
* 10000 ft MSL Wind........West 25 to 30 mph.
* Chance of Precip.........0 pct.
* LAL......................1.
* Haines Index.............2 or very low.
* Mixing Height............4877 ft agl.
* Transport Winds..........West 9 to 10 knots.
* Ventilation Category.....Good (46331 knot-ft).
.FORECAST DAYS 3 THROUGH 7...
WINDS IN DAYS 3 THROUGH 5 ARE SURFACE 20 FT/10-MIN AVG
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows 41 to 51. Highs 61 to 71. Light
winds. Minimum Humidity 19 to 29 pct.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 42 to 52. Highs 56 to 66. West
wind around 15 mph. Minimum Humidity 26 to 36 pct.
.THANKSGIVING DAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 37 to 47. Highs 52 to 62.
Light winds. Minimum Humidity 31 to 41 pct.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 37 to 47. Highs 53 to 63.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 38 to 48. Highs 54 to 64.
NOTE TO USERS - ZONE 154 VENTILATION CATEGORY...MIXING HEIGHT AND
TRANSPORT WINDS ARE BASED ON THE AVERAGE ACROSS THE ZONE
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