Administrators NorthGeorgiaWX Posted January 6 Administrators Share Posted January 6 SPC Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0106 PM CST Sat Jan 06 2024 Valid 071200Z - 081200Z ...NO CRITICAL AREAS... No changes to the ongoing forecast. Elevated to critical meteorological conditions remain possible in parts of southern New Mexico into the Trans-Pecos, but unreceptive fuels are not expected to support more than local concerns. ..Wendt.. 01/06/2024 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0156 AM CST Sat Jan 06 2024/ ...Synopsis... Strong mid-level flow will persist across the eastern CONUS as a shortwave trough and widespread winter precipitation develop along the Atlantic Coast. At the same time, a second trough is forecast to rapidly deepen over parts of the western US before ejecting eastward over the southern Plains. In response, a strong lee low will develop, supporting gusty winds across parts of West TX. However, cool temperatures and widespread recent precipitation should limit fire-weather concerns. ...Texas Trans Pecos... A strong lee low is forecast to develop over West TX and southern NM as the main upper trough deepens across the southern Rockies D2/Sunday. Gusty southwesterly surface winds are expected to intensify as the low continues to strengthen. Gusts may reach 20-30 mph at times across parts of the TX Trans Pecos and southern NM. Dry conditions with RH values below 20% may also allow for some meteorological critical conditions to develop through the afternoon. However, area fuels are not receptive after precipitation and colder temperatures over the preceding weeks. This suggests any fire-weather potential that does develop should remain localized. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... Read more View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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