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FWDDY2



Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook  

NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK

0233 PM CDT Wed Mar 12 2025



Valid 131200Z - 141200Z



...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PORTIONS OF THE CENTRAL AND

SOUTHERN HIGH PLAINS...



The forecast remains on track, and only minor changes were made with

this update. In particular, the Critical area was expanded both

northward and eastward, where the latest high-resolution guidance

consensus depicts around 20 mph sustained southerly surface winds

(with higher gusts) amid 15-20 percent RH. Given increasingly

dry/receptive fuels here, the Critical highlights are warranted. For

additional details, see the previous discussion below.



..Weinman.. 03/12/2025



.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0216 AM CDT Wed Mar 12 2025/



...Synopsis...

A potent, rapidly progressing upper trough will traverse the

southwestern CONUS and impinge on the Plains states tomorrow

(Thursday), supporting rapid surface low development across the

central High Plains. Strong, dry downslope flow across the High

Plains amid drying fuels will support significant wildfire-spread

potential, particularly over locations that have not experienced

recent appreciable precipitation. By mid afternoon,

south-southwesterly surface winds will sustain in the 20-25 mph

range as RH falls to 15-20 percent, supporting a long axis of

Elevated to Critical conditions from Far West Texas to central

Nebraska.



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



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