Day 3-8 Fire Weather Forecast Issued on Dec 30, 2021

Updated: Thu Dec 30 21:20:02 UTC 2021

Day 3-8 Fire Weather Forecast Graphic Issued on Dec 30, 2021
 
Day 3 Probabilistic Dry Thunder/Strong Wind FireWX Forecast Graphic Issued on Dec 30, 2021

Day 3 Probabilistic Fire Weather Outlooks:
Probability of dry thunderstorms with dry fuels within 12 miles of a point denoted by scalloped lines for
- Critical Area - 40% (blue)
- Marginal Area - 10% (brown)
Probability of strong winds, low RH, and warm temperatures concurrent for at least 3 hours with dry fuels within 12 miles of a point denoted by solid lines for
- Critical Area - 70% (red)
- Marginal Area - 40% (orange)


Day 4 Probabilistic Dry Thunder/Strong Wind FireWX Forecast Graphic Issued on Dec 30, 2021

Day 4 Probabilistic Fire Weather Outlooks:
Probability of dry thunderstorms with dry fuels within 12 miles of a point denoted by scalloped lines for
- Critical Area - 40% (blue)
- Marginal Area - 10% (brown)
Probability of strong winds, low RH, and warm temperatures concurrent for at least 3 hours with dry fuels within 12 miles of a point denoted by solid lines for
- Critical Area - 70% (red)
- Marginal Area - 40% (orange)


Day 5 Probabilistic Dry Thunder/Strong Wind FireWX Forecast Graphic Issued on Dec 30, 2021

Day 5 Probabilistic Fire Weather Outlooks:
Probability of dry thunderstorms with dry fuels within 12 miles of a point denoted by scalloped lines for
- Critical Area - 40% (blue)
- Marginal Area - 10% (brown)
Probability of strong winds, low RH, and warm temperatures concurrent for at least 3 hours with dry fuels within 12 miles of a point denoted by solid lines for
- Critical Area - 70% (red)
- Marginal Area - 40% (orange)


Day 6 Probabilistic Dry Thunder/Strong Wind FireWX Forecast Graphic Issued on Dec 30, 2021

Day 6 Probabilistic Fire Weather Outlooks:
Probability of dry thunderstorms with dry fuels within 12 miles of a point denoted by scalloped lines for
- Critical Area - 40% (blue)
- Marginal Area - 10% (brown)
Probability of strong winds, low RH, and warm temperatures concurrent for at least 3 hours with dry fuels within 12 miles of a point denoted by solid lines for
- Critical Area - 70% (red)
- Marginal Area - 40% (orange)


Day 7 Probabilistic Dry Thunder/Strong Wind FireWX Forecast Graphic Issued on Dec 30, 2021

Day 7 Probabilistic Fire Weather Outlooks:
Probability of dry thunderstorms with dry fuels within 12 miles of a point denoted by scalloped lines for
- Critical Area - 40% (blue)
- Marginal Area - 10% (brown)
Probability of strong winds, low RH, and warm temperatures concurrent for at least 3 hours with dry fuels within 12 miles of a point denoted by solid lines for
- Critical Area - 70% (red)
- Marginal Area - 40% (orange)


Day 8 Probabilistic Dry Thunder/Strong Wind FireWX Forecast Graphic Issued on Dec 30, 2021

Day 8 Probabilistic Fire Weather Outlooks:
Probability of dry thunderstorms with dry fuels within 12 miles of a point denoted by scalloped lines for
- Critical Area - 40% (blue)
- Marginal Area - 10% (brown)
Probability of strong winds, low RH, and warm temperatures concurrent for at least 3 hours with dry fuels within 12 miles of a point denoted by solid lines for
- Critical Area - 70% (red)
- Marginal Area - 40% (orange)


Risk Area (sq. mi.) Area Pop. Some Larger Population Centers in Risk Area
No Risk Areas Forecast
D3Sat, Jan 01, 2022 - Sun, Jan 02, 2022 D6Tue, Jan 04, 2022 - Wed, Jan 05, 2022
D4Sun, Jan 02, 2022 - Mon, Jan 03, 2022 D7Wed, Jan 05, 2022 - Thu, Jan 06, 2022
D5Mon, Jan 03, 2022 - Tue, Jan 04, 2022 D8Thu, Jan 06, 2022 - Fri, Jan 07, 2022
(All days are valid from 12 UTC - 12 UTC)
   ZCZC SPCFWDD38 ALL
   FNUS28 KWNS 302116

   Day 3-8 Fire Weather Outlook  
   NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
   0316 PM CST Thu Dec 30 2021

   Valid 011200Z - 071200Z

   A mid/upper-level trough is forecast to amplify as it moves from the
   Southwest and into the Plains Day 3/Saturday and then into the
   Southeast Day 4/Sunday. Thereafter, mid-level ridging is forecast to
   build across the Western United States Day 3/Saturday into Day
   4/Sunday, before an area of mostly-zonal enhanced mid-level flow
   spreads back across the West Day 5/Monday and then over the Plains
   Day 6/Tuesday. 

   ...Day 3/Saturday: Transpecos to Edwards Plateau in Texas...
   Elevated fire weather conditions are possible across portions of the
   Transpecos and Edwards Plateau Day 3/Saturday as very strong
   mid-level flow near the base of the aforementioned mid-level trough
   overspreads the area. While strong/gusty westerly surface winds are
   anticipated, there remains large uncertainty regarding minimum RH
   reductions. Furthermore, fuel guidance suggests that fuels may not
   be critically receptive across much of this area. Nonetheless, at
   least locally elevated fire weather conditions will be possible
   given the strength of the low-level wind field and at least modestly
   receptive fuels. 

   ...Day 5/Monday - Day 7/Wednesday: southern High Plains...
   Larger-scale fire weather concerns may reemerge across portions of
   the southern High Plains early next week as enhanced mid-level flow
   returns and lee surface troughing strengthens promoting dry return
   flow. However, uncertainty regarding the timing and magnitude of the
   enhanced mid-level flow coupled with the potential for at least some
   wetting rainfall across portions of the area Day 2/Friday and Day
   3/Saturday preclude introducing Critical probabilities at this time.

   ..Elliott.. 12/30/2021

   ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product...

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