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FNUS22 KWNS 180704 FWDDY2 Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0204 AM CDT Sat May 18 2024 Valid 191200Z - 201200Z ...Synopsis... Mid-level southwesterly flow will begin to strengthen today across the Southwest as troughing amplifies across the western CONUS. Dry and windy conditions are expected across the Southwest as a result of the deeply mixed airmass transporting some of this stronger flow to the surface, and a lee cyclone tightening the surface pressure gradient. Sustained winds may be has high as 20 to 25 mph with single-digit relative humidity. This will support Critical fire weather conditions in local areas with drier fuels, but amid only marginally dry fuels, have elected to keep an Elevated delineation for now. If stronger winds or drier fuels are apparent, an upgrade to Critical may be needed in later outlooks. ..Bentley.. 05/18/2024 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... $$