SPC Day 3-8 Fire Weather Outlook

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SPC Day 3-8 Fire Weather Outlook

Day 3-8 Fire Weather Outlook  
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0351 PM CST Sat Dec 16 2023

Valid 181200Z - 241200Z

The mid-level flow pattern across the CONUS will remain amplified at
the start of the extended forecast period. A broad and deep trough
with a strong coastal low will continue to intensify over the East
Coast before shifting eastward by midweek. At the same time, a
Pacific trough will move inland with broad southwesterly flow
extending over parts of CA, WA and OR. Flow aloft will weaken as
transient ridging builds over the central US through the end of the
work week. Simultaneously, the Pacific trough will transition to a
cutoff low over the West Coast with widespread precipitation likely
into the early weekend. Across the center of the country, weaker
flow aloft beneath transient ridging and surface high pressure
should keep temperatures mild, but winds quite weak. Stronger flow
aloft will likely return late next weekend into early next week as
several upper-level troughs are expected to transit the central US.
With the active flow pattern expected to continue toward the end of
the extended forecast period, widespread precipitation, mild
temperatures and weak winds should dampen fire-weather concerns over
much of the CONUS.

..Lyons.. 12/16/2023

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