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1 year ago
SPC Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0157 AM CDT Tue Aug 13 2024
Valid 141200Z - 151200Z
...NO CRITICAL AREAS...
...Synopsis...
A mid-level shortwave trough is expected to approach the
northwestern California coast on D2/Wednesday, with much of the
Western U.S. characterized by weak, zonal mid-level flow. This
trough could bring some forcing for thunderstorm development
overnight into Thursday morning across northern California into
southern Oregon, but PWAT values > 0.8 and Most Unstable parcel
originating at temps colder than 0C leave some uncertainty on where
dry thunder highlights might be needed.
Surface winds are forecast to remain well below Critical highlight
criteria across the western U.S., though some locally Elevated
fire-weather conditions are possible across portions of southern
Nevada, northwest Arizona, and southern Utah. These conditions will
be confined to local topography, and fuels across much of the
southern Great Basin are not receptive enough to wildfire spread
(due to recent wetting rainfall) to warrant highlights at this time.
..Halbert/Wendt.. 08/13/2024
...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product...
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1 year ago
SPC Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0157 AM CDT Tue Aug 13 2024
Valid 141200Z - 151200Z
...NO CRITICAL AREAS...
...Synopsis...
A mid-level shortwave trough is expected to approach the
northwestern California coast on D2/Wednesday, with much of the
Western U.S. characterized by weak, zonal mid-level flow. This
trough could bring some forcing for thunderstorm development
overnight into Thursday morning across northern California into
southern Oregon, but PWAT values > 0.8 and Most Unstable parcel
originating at temps colder than 0C leave some uncertainty on where
dry thunder highlights might be needed.
Surface winds are forecast to remain well below Critical highlight
criteria across the western U.S., though some locally Elevated
fire-weather conditions are possible across portions of southern
Nevada, northwest Arizona, and southern Utah. These conditions will
be confined to local topography, and fuels across much of the
southern Great Basin are not receptive enough to wildfire spread
(due to recent wetting rainfall) to warrant highlights at this time.
..Halbert/Wendt.. 08/13/2024
...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product...
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1 year ago
SPC Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0157 AM CDT Tue Aug 13 2024
Valid 141200Z - 151200Z
...NO CRITICAL AREAS...
...Synopsis...
A mid-level shortwave trough is expected to approach the
northwestern California coast on D2/Wednesday, with much of the
Western U.S. characterized by weak, zonal mid-level flow. This
trough could bring some forcing for thunderstorm development
overnight into Thursday morning across northern California into
southern Oregon, but PWAT values > 0.8 and Most Unstable parcel
originating at temps colder than 0C leave some uncertainty on where
dry thunder highlights might be needed.
Surface winds are forecast to remain well below Critical highlight
criteria across the western U.S., though some locally Elevated
fire-weather conditions are possible across portions of southern
Nevada, northwest Arizona, and southern Utah. These conditions will
be confined to local topography, and fuels across much of the
southern Great Basin are not receptive enough to wildfire spread
(due to recent wetting rainfall) to warrant highlights at this time.
..Halbert/Wendt.. 08/13/2024
...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product...
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1 year ago
SPC Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0157 AM CDT Tue Aug 13 2024
Valid 141200Z - 151200Z
...NO CRITICAL AREAS...
...Synopsis...
A mid-level shortwave trough is expected to approach the
northwestern California coast on D2/Wednesday, with much of the
Western U.S. characterized by weak, zonal mid-level flow. This
trough could bring some forcing for thunderstorm development
overnight into Thursday morning across northern California into
southern Oregon, but PWAT values > 0.8 and Most Unstable parcel
originating at temps colder than 0C leave some uncertainty on where
dry thunder highlights might be needed.
Surface winds are forecast to remain well below Critical highlight
criteria across the western U.S., though some locally Elevated
fire-weather conditions are possible across portions of southern
Nevada, northwest Arizona, and southern Utah. These conditions will
be confined to local topography, and fuels across much of the
southern Great Basin are not receptive enough to wildfire spread
(due to recent wetting rainfall) to warrant highlights at this time.
..Halbert/Wendt.. 08/13/2024
...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product...
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1 year ago
SPC Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0157 AM CDT Tue Aug 13 2024
Valid 141200Z - 151200Z
...NO CRITICAL AREAS...
...Synopsis...
A mid-level shortwave trough is expected to approach the
northwestern California coast on D2/Wednesday, with much of the
Western U.S. characterized by weak, zonal mid-level flow. This
trough could bring some forcing for thunderstorm development
overnight into Thursday morning across northern California into
southern Oregon, but PWAT values > 0.8 and Most Unstable parcel
originating at temps colder than 0C leave some uncertainty on where
dry thunder highlights might be needed.
Surface winds are forecast to remain well below Critical highlight
criteria across the western U.S., though some locally Elevated
fire-weather conditions are possible across portions of southern
Nevada, northwest Arizona, and southern Utah. These conditions will
be confined to local topography, and fuels across much of the
southern Great Basin are not receptive enough to wildfire spread
(due to recent wetting rainfall) to warrant highlights at this time.
..Halbert/Wendt.. 08/13/2024
...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product...
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1 year ago
SPC Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0157 AM CDT Tue Aug 13 2024
Valid 141200Z - 151200Z
...NO CRITICAL AREAS...
...Synopsis...
A mid-level shortwave trough is expected to approach the
northwestern California coast on D2/Wednesday, with much of the
Western U.S. characterized by weak, zonal mid-level flow. This
trough could bring some forcing for thunderstorm development
overnight into Thursday morning across northern California into
southern Oregon, but PWAT values > 0.8 and Most Unstable parcel
originating at temps colder than 0C leave some uncertainty on where
dry thunder highlights might be needed.
Surface winds are forecast to remain well below Critical highlight
criteria across the western U.S., though some locally Elevated
fire-weather conditions are possible across portions of southern
Nevada, northwest Arizona, and southern Utah. These conditions will
be confined to local topography, and fuels across much of the
southern Great Basin are not receptive enough to wildfire spread
(due to recent wetting rainfall) to warrant highlights at this time.
..Halbert/Wendt.. 08/13/2024
...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product...
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1 year ago
SPC Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0157 AM CDT Tue Aug 13 2024
Valid 141200Z - 151200Z
...NO CRITICAL AREAS...
...Synopsis...
A mid-level shortwave trough is expected to approach the
northwestern California coast on D2/Wednesday, with much of the
Western U.S. characterized by weak, zonal mid-level flow. This
trough could bring some forcing for thunderstorm development
overnight into Thursday morning across northern California into
southern Oregon, but PWAT values > 0.8 and Most Unstable parcel
originating at temps colder than 0C leave some uncertainty on where
dry thunder highlights might be needed.
Surface winds are forecast to remain well below Critical highlight
criteria across the western U.S., though some locally Elevated
fire-weather conditions are possible across portions of southern
Nevada, northwest Arizona, and southern Utah. These conditions will
be confined to local topography, and fuels across much of the
southern Great Basin are not receptive enough to wildfire spread
(due to recent wetting rainfall) to warrant highlights at this time.
..Halbert/Wendt.. 08/13/2024
...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product...
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1 year ago
SPC Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0157 AM CDT Tue Aug 13 2024
Valid 141200Z - 151200Z
...NO CRITICAL AREAS...
...Synopsis...
A mid-level shortwave trough is expected to approach the
northwestern California coast on D2/Wednesday, with much of the
Western U.S. characterized by weak, zonal mid-level flow. This
trough could bring some forcing for thunderstorm development
overnight into Thursday morning across northern California into
southern Oregon, but PWAT values > 0.8 and Most Unstable parcel
originating at temps colder than 0C leave some uncertainty on where
dry thunder highlights might be needed.
Surface winds are forecast to remain well below Critical highlight
criteria across the western U.S., though some locally Elevated
fire-weather conditions are possible across portions of southern
Nevada, northwest Arizona, and southern Utah. These conditions will
be confined to local topography, and fuels across much of the
southern Great Basin are not receptive enough to wildfire spread
(due to recent wetting rainfall) to warrant highlights at this time.
..Halbert/Wendt.. 08/13/2024
...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product...
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1 year ago
SPC Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0157 AM CDT Tue Aug 13 2024
Valid 141200Z - 151200Z
...NO CRITICAL AREAS...
...Synopsis...
A mid-level shortwave trough is expected to approach the
northwestern California coast on D2/Wednesday, with much of the
Western U.S. characterized by weak, zonal mid-level flow. This
trough could bring some forcing for thunderstorm development
overnight into Thursday morning across northern California into
southern Oregon, but PWAT values > 0.8 and Most Unstable parcel
originating at temps colder than 0C leave some uncertainty on where
dry thunder highlights might be needed.
Surface winds are forecast to remain well below Critical highlight
criteria across the western U.S., though some locally Elevated
fire-weather conditions are possible across portions of southern
Nevada, northwest Arizona, and southern Utah. These conditions will
be confined to local topography, and fuels across much of the
southern Great Basin are not receptive enough to wildfire spread
(due to recent wetting rainfall) to warrant highlights at this time.
..Halbert/Wendt.. 08/13/2024
...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product...
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1 year ago
SPC Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0157 AM CDT Tue Aug 13 2024
Valid 141200Z - 151200Z
...NO CRITICAL AREAS...
...Synopsis...
A mid-level shortwave trough is expected to approach the
northwestern California coast on D2/Wednesday, with much of the
Western U.S. characterized by weak, zonal mid-level flow. This
trough could bring some forcing for thunderstorm development
overnight into Thursday morning across northern California into
southern Oregon, but PWAT values > 0.8 and Most Unstable parcel
originating at temps colder than 0C leave some uncertainty on where
dry thunder highlights might be needed.
Surface winds are forecast to remain well below Critical highlight
criteria across the western U.S., though some locally Elevated
fire-weather conditions are possible across portions of southern
Nevada, northwest Arizona, and southern Utah. These conditions will
be confined to local topography, and fuels across much of the
southern Great Basin are not receptive enough to wildfire spread
(due to recent wetting rainfall) to warrant highlights at this time.
..Halbert/Wendt.. 08/13/2024
...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product...
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1 year ago
SPC Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0157 AM CDT Tue Aug 13 2024
Valid 141200Z - 151200Z
...NO CRITICAL AREAS...
...Synopsis...
A mid-level shortwave trough is expected to approach the
northwestern California coast on D2/Wednesday, with much of the
Western U.S. characterized by weak, zonal mid-level flow. This
trough could bring some forcing for thunderstorm development
overnight into Thursday morning across northern California into
southern Oregon, but PWAT values > 0.8 and Most Unstable parcel
originating at temps colder than 0C leave some uncertainty on where
dry thunder highlights might be needed.
Surface winds are forecast to remain well below Critical highlight
criteria across the western U.S., though some locally Elevated
fire-weather conditions are possible across portions of southern
Nevada, northwest Arizona, and southern Utah. These conditions will
be confined to local topography, and fuels across much of the
southern Great Basin are not receptive enough to wildfire spread
(due to recent wetting rainfall) to warrant highlights at this time.
..Halbert/Wendt.. 08/13/2024
...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product...
Read more
1 year ago
SPC Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0157 AM CDT Tue Aug 13 2024
Valid 141200Z - 151200Z
...NO CRITICAL AREAS...
...Synopsis...
A mid-level shortwave trough is expected to approach the
northwestern California coast on D2/Wednesday, with much of the
Western U.S. characterized by weak, zonal mid-level flow. This
trough could bring some forcing for thunderstorm development
overnight into Thursday morning across northern California into
southern Oregon, but PWAT values > 0.8 and Most Unstable parcel
originating at temps colder than 0C leave some uncertainty on where
dry thunder highlights might be needed.
Surface winds are forecast to remain well below Critical highlight
criteria across the western U.S., though some locally Elevated
fire-weather conditions are possible across portions of southern
Nevada, northwest Arizona, and southern Utah. These conditions will
be confined to local topography, and fuels across much of the
southern Great Basin are not receptive enough to wildfire spread
(due to recent wetting rainfall) to warrant highlights at this time.
..Halbert/Wendt.. 08/13/2024
...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product...
Read more
1 year ago
SPC Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0157 AM CDT Tue Aug 13 2024
Valid 141200Z - 151200Z
...NO CRITICAL AREAS...
...Synopsis...
A mid-level shortwave trough is expected to approach the
northwestern California coast on D2/Wednesday, with much of the
Western U.S. characterized by weak, zonal mid-level flow. This
trough could bring some forcing for thunderstorm development
overnight into Thursday morning across northern California into
southern Oregon, but PWAT values > 0.8 and Most Unstable parcel
originating at temps colder than 0C leave some uncertainty on where
dry thunder highlights might be needed.
Surface winds are forecast to remain well below Critical highlight
criteria across the western U.S., though some locally Elevated
fire-weather conditions are possible across portions of southern
Nevada, northwest Arizona, and southern Utah. These conditions will
be confined to local topography, and fuels across much of the
southern Great Basin are not receptive enough to wildfire spread
(due to recent wetting rainfall) to warrant highlights at this time.
..Halbert/Wendt.. 08/13/2024
...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product...
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1 year ago
SPC Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0157 AM CDT Tue Aug 13 2024
Valid 141200Z - 151200Z
...NO CRITICAL AREAS...
...Synopsis...
A mid-level shortwave trough is expected to approach the
northwestern California coast on D2/Wednesday, with much of the
Western U.S. characterized by weak, zonal mid-level flow. This
trough could bring some forcing for thunderstorm development
overnight into Thursday morning across northern California into
southern Oregon, but PWAT values > 0.8 and Most Unstable parcel
originating at temps colder than 0C leave some uncertainty on where
dry thunder highlights might be needed.
Surface winds are forecast to remain well below Critical highlight
criteria across the western U.S., though some locally Elevated
fire-weather conditions are possible across portions of southern
Nevada, northwest Arizona, and southern Utah. These conditions will
be confined to local topography, and fuels across much of the
southern Great Basin are not receptive enough to wildfire spread
(due to recent wetting rainfall) to warrant highlights at this time.
..Halbert/Wendt.. 08/13/2024
...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product...
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1 year ago
SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0146 AM CDT Tue Aug 13 2024
Valid 131200Z - 141200Z
...Synopsis...
A mid-level shortwave trough and associated vorticity maximum will
move northeastward from California into eastern Oregon and
Washington. In response to the approaching trough, southerly
low-level flow will transport modified monsoonal moisture northward
into portions of eastern Oregon and into Idaho, where modest PWAT
values of 0.6-0.8 will support the occurrence of dry thunderstorms.
Some locally enhanced fire-weather conditions are possible across
portions of the Great Basin, particularly in northeastern Nevada.
However, in the absence of any large-scale pressure gradients, any
stronger winds will be diurnally/terrain-driven.
...Dry Thunderstorms...
Two rounds of dry thunderstorms are possible across portions of
eastern Oregon and into Idaho, where some dry thunder will be
ongoing at the start of the forecast period, and another round
should develop around 21Z. Current forecast guidance places more
confidence in the later-period thunder, rather than the early-period
thunder. However, with modest PWAT values and storm motions of about
25-30 kts, wetting rainfall will be limited over fuels that are
receptive to new ignitions.
...Dry/Windy...
Some locally elevated fire-weather conditions are possible across
northeastern Nevada. While fuels guidance suggests some
receptiveness to new ignitions, and relative humidity values will
fall to 15-20%, sustained winds reaching elevated criteria will be
localized to terrain features. This will preclude any highlight
areas at this time.
..Halbert/Wendt.. 08/13/2024
...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product...
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1 year ago
SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0146 AM CDT Tue Aug 13 2024
Valid 131200Z - 141200Z
...Synopsis...
A mid-level shortwave trough and associated vorticity maximum will
move northeastward from California into eastern Oregon and
Washington. In response to the approaching trough, southerly
low-level flow will transport modified monsoonal moisture northward
into portions of eastern Oregon and into Idaho, where modest PWAT
values of 0.6-0.8 will support the occurrence of dry thunderstorms.
Some locally enhanced fire-weather conditions are possible across
portions of the Great Basin, particularly in northeastern Nevada.
However, in the absence of any large-scale pressure gradients, any
stronger winds will be diurnally/terrain-driven.
...Dry Thunderstorms...
Two rounds of dry thunderstorms are possible across portions of
eastern Oregon and into Idaho, where some dry thunder will be
ongoing at the start of the forecast period, and another round
should develop around 21Z. Current forecast guidance places more
confidence in the later-period thunder, rather than the early-period
thunder. However, with modest PWAT values and storm motions of about
25-30 kts, wetting rainfall will be limited over fuels that are
receptive to new ignitions.
...Dry/Windy...
Some locally elevated fire-weather conditions are possible across
northeastern Nevada. While fuels guidance suggests some
receptiveness to new ignitions, and relative humidity values will
fall to 15-20%, sustained winds reaching elevated criteria will be
localized to terrain features. This will preclude any highlight
areas at this time.
..Halbert/Wendt.. 08/13/2024
...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product...
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1 year ago
SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0146 AM CDT Tue Aug 13 2024
Valid 131200Z - 141200Z
...Synopsis...
A mid-level shortwave trough and associated vorticity maximum will
move northeastward from California into eastern Oregon and
Washington. In response to the approaching trough, southerly
low-level flow will transport modified monsoonal moisture northward
into portions of eastern Oregon and into Idaho, where modest PWAT
values of 0.6-0.8 will support the occurrence of dry thunderstorms.
Some locally enhanced fire-weather conditions are possible across
portions of the Great Basin, particularly in northeastern Nevada.
However, in the absence of any large-scale pressure gradients, any
stronger winds will be diurnally/terrain-driven.
...Dry Thunderstorms...
Two rounds of dry thunderstorms are possible across portions of
eastern Oregon and into Idaho, where some dry thunder will be
ongoing at the start of the forecast period, and another round
should develop around 21Z. Current forecast guidance places more
confidence in the later-period thunder, rather than the early-period
thunder. However, with modest PWAT values and storm motions of about
25-30 kts, wetting rainfall will be limited over fuels that are
receptive to new ignitions.
...Dry/Windy...
Some locally elevated fire-weather conditions are possible across
northeastern Nevada. While fuels guidance suggests some
receptiveness to new ignitions, and relative humidity values will
fall to 15-20%, sustained winds reaching elevated criteria will be
localized to terrain features. This will preclude any highlight
areas at this time.
..Halbert/Wendt.. 08/13/2024
...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product...
Read more
1 year ago
SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0146 AM CDT Tue Aug 13 2024
Valid 131200Z - 141200Z
...Synopsis...
A mid-level shortwave trough and associated vorticity maximum will
move northeastward from California into eastern Oregon and
Washington. In response to the approaching trough, southerly
low-level flow will transport modified monsoonal moisture northward
into portions of eastern Oregon and into Idaho, where modest PWAT
values of 0.6-0.8 will support the occurrence of dry thunderstorms.
Some locally enhanced fire-weather conditions are possible across
portions of the Great Basin, particularly in northeastern Nevada.
However, in the absence of any large-scale pressure gradients, any
stronger winds will be diurnally/terrain-driven.
...Dry Thunderstorms...
Two rounds of dry thunderstorms are possible across portions of
eastern Oregon and into Idaho, where some dry thunder will be
ongoing at the start of the forecast period, and another round
should develop around 21Z. Current forecast guidance places more
confidence in the later-period thunder, rather than the early-period
thunder. However, with modest PWAT values and storm motions of about
25-30 kts, wetting rainfall will be limited over fuels that are
receptive to new ignitions.
...Dry/Windy...
Some locally elevated fire-weather conditions are possible across
northeastern Nevada. While fuels guidance suggests some
receptiveness to new ignitions, and relative humidity values will
fall to 15-20%, sustained winds reaching elevated criteria will be
localized to terrain features. This will preclude any highlight
areas at this time.
..Halbert/Wendt.. 08/13/2024
...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product...
Read more
1 year ago
SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0146 AM CDT Tue Aug 13 2024
Valid 131200Z - 141200Z
...Synopsis...
A mid-level shortwave trough and associated vorticity maximum will
move northeastward from California into eastern Oregon and
Washington. In response to the approaching trough, southerly
low-level flow will transport modified monsoonal moisture northward
into portions of eastern Oregon and into Idaho, where modest PWAT
values of 0.6-0.8 will support the occurrence of dry thunderstorms.
Some locally enhanced fire-weather conditions are possible across
portions of the Great Basin, particularly in northeastern Nevada.
However, in the absence of any large-scale pressure gradients, any
stronger winds will be diurnally/terrain-driven.
...Dry Thunderstorms...
Two rounds of dry thunderstorms are possible across portions of
eastern Oregon and into Idaho, where some dry thunder will be
ongoing at the start of the forecast period, and another round
should develop around 21Z. Current forecast guidance places more
confidence in the later-period thunder, rather than the early-period
thunder. However, with modest PWAT values and storm motions of about
25-30 kts, wetting rainfall will be limited over fuels that are
receptive to new ignitions.
...Dry/Windy...
Some locally elevated fire-weather conditions are possible across
northeastern Nevada. While fuels guidance suggests some
receptiveness to new ignitions, and relative humidity values will
fall to 15-20%, sustained winds reaching elevated criteria will be
localized to terrain features. This will preclude any highlight
areas at this time.
..Halbert/Wendt.. 08/13/2024
...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product...
Read more
1 year ago
SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0146 AM CDT Tue Aug 13 2024
Valid 131200Z - 141200Z
...Synopsis...
A mid-level shortwave trough and associated vorticity maximum will
move northeastward from California into eastern Oregon and
Washington. In response to the approaching trough, southerly
low-level flow will transport modified monsoonal moisture northward
into portions of eastern Oregon and into Idaho, where modest PWAT
values of 0.6-0.8 will support the occurrence of dry thunderstorms.
Some locally enhanced fire-weather conditions are possible across
portions of the Great Basin, particularly in northeastern Nevada.
However, in the absence of any large-scale pressure gradients, any
stronger winds will be diurnally/terrain-driven.
...Dry Thunderstorms...
Two rounds of dry thunderstorms are possible across portions of
eastern Oregon and into Idaho, where some dry thunder will be
ongoing at the start of the forecast period, and another round
should develop around 21Z. Current forecast guidance places more
confidence in the later-period thunder, rather than the early-period
thunder. However, with modest PWAT values and storm motions of about
25-30 kts, wetting rainfall will be limited over fuels that are
receptive to new ignitions.
...Dry/Windy...
Some locally elevated fire-weather conditions are possible across
northeastern Nevada. While fuels guidance suggests some
receptiveness to new ignitions, and relative humidity values will
fall to 15-20%, sustained winds reaching elevated criteria will be
localized to terrain features. This will preclude any highlight
areas at this time.
..Halbert/Wendt.. 08/13/2024
...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product...
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