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FNUS22 KWNS 120634

FWDDY2



Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook  

NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK

0133 AM CDT Sat Apr 12 2025



Valid 131200Z - 141200Z



...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PARTS OF THE SOUTHWEST INTO THE

SOUTHERN HIGH PLAINS...



...Synopsis...

As an upper-level trough moves into the northern Plains on Sunday,

some moderate mid-level flow will extend into the southern Rockies.

A broad surface trough will evolve into a deepening low in the Upper

Midwest and in the southern High Plains. A cold front will move

through the northern/central Plains.



...Southwest into southern High Plains and Central Texas...

With the deepening surface low and stronger mid-level winds than on

Saturday, a broader area of 20 mph winds is expected. RH could again

reach single digits locally. Otherwise, 10-15% will be more common.

Critical fire weather is expected from southeast Arizona,

southern/central New Mexico, into parts of the Texas Panhandle/South

Plains.



...Nebraska...

Though the front will be through the area, cooler temperatures will

tend to lag behind as strong northwesterly flow--with some downslope

component--and surface heating occur into part of the afternoon.

Winds of 20-25 mph, with higher gusts, appear possible. RH during

the afternoon is somewhat uncertain, but temperatures in this

pattern should end up warmer than guidance suggests. With that in

mind, the warmer/drier guidance was weighted more for this forecast.

RH in this scenario of 15-25% is probable. Elevated fire weather is

possible given the ongoing drought and dry grasses.



..Wendt.. 04/12/2025



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



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