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Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1144 AM CDT Fri May 17 2024
Valid 171700Z - 181200Z
...NO CRITICAL AREAS...
The previous forecast is still on track. There is very low potential
for some isolated high-based thunderstorms (given very dry sub-cloud
layers) to overlap more receptive fuels near the Davis Mountains and
lower Trans Pecos of Texas this afternoon as a mid-level shortwave
trough traverses the region. However, the threat appears too
localized to necessitate the need for a DryT highlight.
..Barnes/Weinman.. 05/17/2024
.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0121 AM CDT Fri May 17 2024/
...Synopsis...
On Friday, a positively tilted mid-level shortwave trough will
traverse the southeastern United States with another shortwave
trough across the northern Rockies. Some breezy conditions will
accompany the system moving across the Southeast, but very moist
fuels and high relative humidity will mitigate any threat.
Overlap of low relative humidity and moderate/strong winds is
expected across the northern Rockies as a mid-level trough and
surface front move through the region. However, fuels are not dry
enough to sustain large fires at this time.
Therefore, no fire weather areas are warranted for Friday.
...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product...
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