Storm Prediction Center Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook

Created: Tue Jan 7 07:40:02 UTC 2025 ( | )

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   FNUS22 KWNS 070738

   Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook  
   NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
   0138 AM CST Tue Jan 07 2025

   Valid 081200Z - 091200Z

   ...EXTREMELY CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PORTIONS OF LOS ANGELES
   AND VENTURA COUNTIES...
   ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA...

   ...Synopsis...
   A cutoff upper low pressure system within the lower Colorado River
   Valley into the Gulf of California will slowly continue to sag
   southeastward on Wednesday. A strong mid-level jet will remain
   favorably oriented with offshore winds in southern California
   through mid-afternoon. A strong surface high, though weakening
   through the day, should remain sufficiently intense to drive strong
   offshore surface winds across southern California.

   ...Southern California...
   Strong surface winds of 25-40 mph (with significant wind gusts
   within the terrain-favored areas) are expected during the morning
   into at least the early afternoon. While some locations may
   experience some RH recovery overnight, RH will begin to drop to
   around 10-15% as temperatures rise during the day. Given the
   intensity of the winds, extreme fire behavior appears likely should
   ignitions occur. Extremely critical fire weather is most likely for
   portion of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties. With high pressure
   extending farther south than on Monday, critical fire weather will
   extend to the San Diego vicinity as well. Even though the
   upper-level winds will weaken along with the offshore gradient,
   elevated to critical fire weather is expected to continue into
   Thursday morning.

   ..Wendt.. 01/07/2025

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

      

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