173 FNUS22 KWNS 140717 FWDDY2 Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0216 AM CDT Wed Apr 14 2021 Valid 151200Z - 161200Z ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PORTIONS OF EASTERN ARIZONA INTO CENTRAL NEW MEXICO... ...Synopsis... A mid-level trough will begin to move offshore into the Atlantic as a second trough aloft ejects into the Plains states tomorrow. Cooler air will surge southeastward across the eastern U.S. as surface high pressure ushers in, while dry and breezy conditions take shape across the Southwest due to downslope flow and surface lee-troughing present across the southern High Plains. ...Portions of the Lower Colorado River Valley... 60+ kt mid-level flow will overspread Arizona and New Mexico as the mid-level trough ejects into the Plains states. A deep, dry boundary layer will induce downward mixing/momentum transport to encourage widespread 25+ mph sustained westerly surface winds. These stronger winds will overlap with 10-20% RH for several hours during the afternoon, warranting the introduction of Critical highlights. A broader region of Elevated surface conditions will also be present across the Southwest, however, at least locally Critical conditions will also be possible throughout the Elevated area. ..Squitieri.. 04/14/2021 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... $$
