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FNUS21 KWNS 280704

FWDDY1



Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook  

NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK

0203 AM CDT Fri Mar 28 2025



Valid 281200Z - 291200Z



...Synopsis...

A broad large-scale trough will encompass the western CONUS, while

an embedded shortwave trough (accompanied by moderate

west-southwesterly midlevel flow) advances east-northeastward across

the southern/central Rockies. Deep boundary-layer mixing into the

strengthening flow aloft will yield 10-15 percent RH and breezy

west-southwesterly surface winds across much of NM into southern CO.

As a result, elevated to locally critical fire-weather conditions

are expected. A separate embedded shortwave trough will overspread

the northern Rockies/High Plains, while a related surface trough

deepens over the central Plains. West of the surface trough,

downslope flow and a modest pressure gradient will contribute to

dry/breezy conditions over portions of NE into SD -- where elevated

fire-weather conditions are expected.



Farther east, breezy easterly surface winds will develop across the

FL Peninsula -- on the southwestern periphery of an expansive

surface high over the western Atlantic. Over portions of

west-central and southwest FL, a well-mixed boundary layer and the

breezy/gusty surface winds will contribute to elevated fire-weather

conditions -- given very dry fuels over the area. Over the southern

Appalachians and portions of the lower OH Valley, modestly breezy

southerly surface winds and around 25-30 percent RH may support

localized fire-weather concerns during the afternoon; however,

marginal surface winds and RH cast uncertainty on the overall

large-fire risk -- precluding highlights at this time.



..Weinman.. 03/28/2025



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



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