Fire Danger
Storm Prediction Center

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SPC Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
SPC Day 2 Fire Weather OutlookDay 2 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1114 AM CST Sun Feb 28 2021 Valid 011200Z - 021200Z ...NO CRITICAL AREAS... Recent high resolution guidance indicates lingering offshore flow across portions of the San Diego County Mountains through mid-day, with terrain-favored areas experiencing gusts to 20 mph. This will result in locally elevated fire-weather conditions, though surface winds may not exceed elevated thresholds in a widespread-enough basis for an elevated delineation. Farther north, areas of eastern Montana will experience breezy westerly surface flow and sub-20% RH values at times during the afternoon. Snowpack is evident on satellite imagery, however, which may limit drying of fuels despite the dry near-surface airmass. Locally elevated fire-weather is possible where fuels are dry. ..Cook.. 02/28/2021 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0129 AM CST Sun Feb 28 2021/ ...Synopsis... On Monday, surface high pressure is expected to dominate much of the western CONUS into the northern Plains, bringing mostly light winds and cool temperatures. Therefore, fire weather concerns will be minimal. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product...
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