3 weeks 6 days ago
SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1101 AM CDT Tue Sep 02 2025
Valid 021700Z - 031200Z
The previous forecast largely remains on track with only minor
adjustments made to account for recent convective trends. Through 15
UTC this morning, radar rainfall estimates and lightning data
suggest a mix of wet and dry thunderstorms is ongoing across the
Central Valley. Additional thunderstorm development remains likely
through the evening hours across northern CA, northwest NV, and
central OR. While 12 UTC guidance has captured the ongoing activity
well, most solutions initialized with a notable warm/dry bias across
northern CA and adjacent portions of OR/NV, suggesting that moisture
quality may be slightly better than depicted by morning solutions.
Additionally, mid/high-level cloud cover associated with the ongoing
showers/thunderstorms will continue to spread north and may modulate
diurnal heating/mixing to some degree over parts of northern
CA/southern OR. These factors, coupled with forecast PWAT values
between 0.6 to 0.8 inches, hint that a mix of dry/wet thunderstorms
is probable for northern CA/southern OR with an increasing chance
for dry lightning with north and eastward extent if/where storms can
develop ahead of the approaching cloud cover.
..Moore.. 09/02/2025
.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0155 AM CDT Tue Sep 02 2025/
...Synopsis...
A weak upper-level low will move northward across northern
California into the Pacific Northwest today through D2/Wednesday,
with increases in moisture and forcing leading to thunderstorm
development. Precipitable water values will approach 0.60-0.90",
decreasing with eastward extent across eastern Oregon/western
Nevada. Faster storm motions around 15-20 kts will likely lead to a
mix of wet/dry thunderstorms. New starts will be possible where
little to no precipitation occurs, with ERCs around the 80th-90th
percentile across portions of these regions. An isolated dry
thunderstorm area was maintained with this outlook across portions
of northern California into western Nevada an northward into central
Oregon.
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3 weeks 6 days ago
SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1101 AM CDT Tue Sep 02 2025
Valid 021700Z - 031200Z
The previous forecast largely remains on track with only minor
adjustments made to account for recent convective trends. Through 15
UTC this morning, radar rainfall estimates and lightning data
suggest a mix of wet and dry thunderstorms is ongoing across the
Central Valley. Additional thunderstorm development remains likely
through the evening hours across northern CA, northwest NV, and
central OR. While 12 UTC guidance has captured the ongoing activity
well, most solutions initialized with a notable warm/dry bias across
northern CA and adjacent portions of OR/NV, suggesting that moisture
quality may be slightly better than depicted by morning solutions.
Additionally, mid/high-level cloud cover associated with the ongoing
showers/thunderstorms will continue to spread north and may modulate
diurnal heating/mixing to some degree over parts of northern
CA/southern OR. These factors, coupled with forecast PWAT values
between 0.6 to 0.8 inches, hint that a mix of dry/wet thunderstorms
is probable for northern CA/southern OR with an increasing chance
for dry lightning with north and eastward extent if/where storms can
develop ahead of the approaching cloud cover.
..Moore.. 09/02/2025
.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0155 AM CDT Tue Sep 02 2025/
...Synopsis...
A weak upper-level low will move northward across northern
California into the Pacific Northwest today through D2/Wednesday,
with increases in moisture and forcing leading to thunderstorm
development. Precipitable water values will approach 0.60-0.90",
decreasing with eastward extent across eastern Oregon/western
Nevada. Faster storm motions around 15-20 kts will likely lead to a
mix of wet/dry thunderstorms. New starts will be possible where
little to no precipitation occurs, with ERCs around the 80th-90th
percentile across portions of these regions. An isolated dry
thunderstorm area was maintained with this outlook across portions
of northern California into western Nevada an northward into central
Oregon.
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3 weeks 6 days ago
Issued at 800 AM MST Tue Sep 02 2025 000
WTPZ42 KNHC 021500
TCDEP2
Tropical Storm Lorena Discussion Number 3
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP122025
Issued by the NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD
800 AM MST Tue Sep 02 2025
GOES-East imagery depicts a steadily improving convective structure,
where earlier the presentation was more elongated, but more recently
is taking on a banded structure with bursting overshooting tops near
the center, suggesting better overall organization of the small
core. Recent Dvorak satellite estimates from TAFB/SAB are at 2.5
and 3.5, respectively, indicative of the intensification. As such,
initial intensity is set at 40 kt, slightly favoring the TAFB
estimate though satellite trends continue to improve. Thus, Tropical
Depression Twelve-E has been upgraded to Tropical Storm Lorena.
The cyclone is now moving northwestward at 12 kt along the
southwestern periphery of a mid-level ridge. The ridge should steer
the storm generally northwestward for the next couple of days.
However, the strength and therefore, depth of the cyclone will have
a sizable impact on its expected track and potential recurvature
towards Baja California. Model solutions that are stronger bring
the cyclone northward and eastward relative to the overall guidance
suite closer to Baja California earlier. Thus interests along Baja
California Sur should monitor updates to the track closely. Given
overall trends, a slightly faster, northward adjustment to the track
was made. The latest track forecast shows landfall in central Baja
at 96 hours, but there remains significant spread in the track
guidance, with the latest GFS forecast faster and to the east, while
the most recent ECMWF forecast is a significant leftward outlier,
not ever reaching the Mexican coastline. Given the spread, stay
tuned to updates in subsequent forecast packages.
Very warm waters and ample deep layer moisture will allow for a
steady intensification over the next few days, with increasing
potential for Lorena to reach hurricane status in the next next 24
to 48 hours. Lorena is expected to cross the 26 degree C isotherm in
2-3 days. That factor, in combination with increasing southwesterly
vertical shear should result in weakening after that time until
landfall across the Baja California Peninsula. The latest NHC
intensity forecast is higher than the previous cycle, but remains a
little under the HCCA consensus aid.
Interests in southwestern Mexico and Baja California Sur should
monitor the progress of this system. A Tropical Storm Watch could
be required for portions of Baja California later today or
Wednesday.
Key Messages:
1. Heavy rainfall associated with Tropical Storm Lorena will begin
to affect Baja California Sur on Wednesday, and southwestern Sonora
by Thursday. This will increase the risk of life-threatening flash
floods and mudslides, especially in areas of higher terrain.
2. Lorena is forecast to approach the Baja California peninsula
later this week. Although it is too soon to specify the exact
location and magnitude of wind impacts, residents should closely
monitor the latest forecast updates and ensure that they have their
preparedness plan in place. Watches could be required for a portion
of the Baja California peninsula later today or on Wednesday.
FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS
INIT 02/1500Z 18.3N 107.9W 40 KT 45 MPH
12H 03/0000Z 19.4N 109.5W 50 KT 60 MPH
24H 03/1200Z 20.7N 111.3W 60 KT 70 MPH
36H 04/0000Z 21.9N 112.7W 70 KT 80 MPH
48H 04/1200Z 23.0N 113.8W 70 KT 80 MPH
60H 05/0000Z 23.9N 114.2W 55 KT 65 MPH
72H 05/1200Z 24.9N 114.1W 50 KT 60 MPH
96H 06/1200Z 26.8N 113.2W 40 KT 45 MPH...INLAND
120H 07/1200Z 28.9N 111.7W 30 KT 35 MPH...INLAND
$$
Forecaster Gallina
NHC Webmaster
3 weeks 6 days ago
Issued at 800 AM MST Tue Sep 02 2025 095
WTPZ32 KNHC 021457
TCPEP2
BULLETIN
Tropical Storm Lorena Advisory Number 3
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP122025
Issued by the NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD
800 AM MST Tue Sep 02 2025
...TROPICAL DEPRESSION TWELVE-E BECOMES TROPICAL STORM LORENA...
SUMMARY OF 800 AM MST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...18.3N 107.9W
ABOUT 240 MI...385 KM W OF MANZANILLO MEXICO
ABOUT 345 MI...550 KM SSE OF CABO SAN LUCAS MEXICO
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 310 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1004 MB...29.65 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
Interests in southwestern Mexico and Baja California Sur should
monitor the progress of this system. A Tropical Storm Watch could
be required for portions of Baja California Sur later today or on
Wednesday.
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 800 AM MST (1500 UTC), the center of Tropical Storm Lorena was
located near latitude 18.3 North, longitude 107.9 West. Lorena is
moving toward the northwest near 14 mph (22 km/h) and this motion is
expected to continue for the next few days before slowing and
turning north then northeastward toward the latter portion of this
week.
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 45 mph (75 km/h)
with higher gusts. Additional strengthening is forecast during
the next 48 hours and Lorena could reach hurricane strength by
Wednesday.
Tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 35 miles (55 km)
from the center.
The estimated minimum central pressure is 1004 mb (29.65 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
RAINFALL: Areas of heavy rainfall well east and northeast of
Tropical Storm Lorena will continue to impact portions of
northwestern Mexico from the states of Colima to Sinaloa today,
with isolated flash flooding possible in areas of mountainous
terrain.
Bands of heavy rainfall are expected to begin impacting Baja
California Sur by Wednesday and potentially persist through
Friday, with rainfall totals of 4 to 8 inches, with maximum
amounts of 12 inches possible across portions of Baja California
Sur and southwestern Sonora through Friday. Uncertainty remains
with these totals, and locally higher or lower amounts are possible
depending on the track and strength of the system. Potentially
significant flash flooding is a possibility.
NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next complete advisory at 200 PM MST.
$$
Forecaster Gallina
NHC Webmaster
3 weeks 6 days ago
Issued at 500 AM HST Tue Sep 02 2025 000
WTPZ41 KNHC 021439
TCDEP1
Hurricane Kiko Discussion Number 10
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP112025
500 AM HST Tue Sep 02 2025
Over the past 6 hours, Kiko's eye has become apparent on nighttime
visible imagery, and at times it has also showed up in the infrared
imagery. The small hurricane is clearly intensifying. The latest
subjective Dvorak estimates from TAFB and SAB range from 77-90 kt,
while the UW-CIMSS objective estimates have been running in the
60-74 kt range. The initial intensity estimate of 75 kt represents
an average of these estimates.
Kiko continues moving slowly westward, or 270 degrees at 5 kt. The
main steering feature continues to be the subtropical ridge located
to the north of Kiko. A slow westward motion should continue for
the next couple of days. A turn toward the west-northwest is
forecast by days 3 and 4 as an upper-level trough north of Hawaii
begins to erode the western portion of the subtropical ridge. There
remains above normal along-track spread in the model suite, but not
as much spread as yesterday, and the day 5 positions of the GFS and
ECMWF are in fairly good agreement. The official day 5 position is
relatively close to an average of those models. Only minor
adjustments have been made to the official forecast, which lies
close to the TVCE consensus.
Through the next 48 h, Kiko should remain over sea-surface
temperatures of 27-28C, with light to moderate easterly wind shear
of 10-15 kt. The environmental air is a bit dry and stable, and
this might prevent rapid intensification. However, steady
strengthening still appears likely over the next day or two. By day
4, Kiko will reach somewhat cooler water temperatures as it moves
into a drier environment. The new NHC forecast shows a slightly
higher peak intensity of 100 kt, and is near the high end of the
intensity guidance suite through day 3. Some weakening is likely in
4-5 days when Kiko reaches the cooler water and drier air, but the
official forecast still maintains Kiko at hurricane strength through
day 5.
FORECAST POSITIONS AND MAX WINDS
INIT 02/1500Z 13.8N 128.3W 75 KT 85 MPH
12H 03/0000Z 13.8N 129.1W 90 KT 105 MPH
24H 03/1200Z 13.8N 130.2W 95 KT 110 MPH
36H 04/0000Z 13.8N 131.3W 100 KT 115 MPH
48H 04/1200Z 13.9N 132.6W 100 KT 115 MPH
60H 05/0000Z 14.1N 134.0W 100 KT 115 MPH
72H 05/1200Z 14.4N 135.4W 95 KT 110 MPH
96H 06/1200Z 15.3N 138.4W 85 KT 100 MPH
120H 07/1200Z 16.4N 141.6W 80 KT 90 MPH
$$
Forecaster Hagen
NHC Webmaster
3 weeks 6 days ago
Issued at 500 AM HST Tue Sep 02 2025 000
WTPZ31 KNHC 021436
TCPEP1
BULLETIN
Hurricane Kiko Advisory Number 10
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL EP112025
500 AM HST Tue Sep 02 2025
...HURRICANE KIKO CONTINUES TO STRENGTHEN...
SUMMARY OF 500 AM HST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION
----------------------------------------------
LOCATION...13.8N 128.3W
ABOUT 1815 MI...2920 KM E OF HILO HAWAII
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...85 MPH...140 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 6 MPH...9 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...987 MB...29.15 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
--------------------
There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
----------------------
At 500 AM HST (1500 UTC), the center of Hurricane Kiko was located
near latitude 13.8 North, longitude 128.3 West. Kiko is moving
toward the west near 6 mph (9 km/h) and this motion is expected to
continue through Wednesday. A gradual turn toward the west-northwest
is expected late this week.
Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 85 mph (140 km/h)
with higher gusts. Additional steady strengthening is expected
during the next day or two, and Kiko could become a major hurricane
by Wednesday night.
Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles (30 km) from the
center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 60 miles
(95 km).
The estimated minimum central pressure is 987 mb (29.15 inches).
HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND
----------------------
None.
NEXT ADVISORY
-------------
Next complete advisory at 1100 AM HST.
$$
Forecaster Hagen
NHC Webmaster