Administrators NorthGeorgiaWX Posted July 25 Administrators Share Posted July 25 SPC Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0218 PM CDT Thu Jul 25 2024 Valid 261200Z - 271200Z No changes to the ongoing forecast. ..Wendt.. 07/25/2024 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0201 AM CDT Thu Jul 25 2024/ ...Synopsis... As a mid-level shortwave trough moves onshore to the California coast and into Nevada tomorrow, isolated dry thunderstorms are expected across northern Utah into southeastern Idaho and southwestern Wyoming. Elevated fire-weather conditions are also expected across portions of the Northwest, including northern California into southwestern Oregon, western portions of the Upper Snake River Region in Idaho, and far northern Montana. ...Northern Utah into Southern Idaho and Southwestern Wyoming... Isolated dry thunderstorms are expected as a mid-level trough and associated jet streak approaches the California coast. Hot, dry boundary-layer profiles, coupled with 35-40 kt mean wind speed estimates for storm motions, will result in little wetting rainfall occurring over receptive fuels. A mix of dry and wet thunderstorms are possible further into Wyoming, but fuels in the region are less receptive to ignitions. There may be a chance for isolated dry thunderstorms in far southern Montana, but the threat appears to be too localized to include a highlight area at this time. ...Northwest... Elevated fire-weather conditions will persist across portions of southern Oregon and into northwestern California with the approaching trough. The strongest winds will likely be confined to the Fremont mountains and Modoc Plateau. Portions of northern Montana could also see elevated fire-weather conditions on Friday, where prolonged dry and windy conditions will overlap with receptive fuels as a mid-level jet extending from Saskatchewan into Montana begins to exit the region and progress eastward. The most pronounced region for elevated conditions is expected to be across portions of the Snake River Plain and into the Upper Snake Region, where there is significant overlap between 20-25 kt surface winds, Read more View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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