SPC Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0157 AM CST Wed Jan 22 2025 Valid 231200Z - 241200Z ...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA... ...Synopsis... Conditions favorable for rapid wildfire spread will continue into tomorrow (Thursday) along coastal portions of southern California, particularly in terrain-favoring areas. Model guidance consensus suggests that the surface pressure gradient will be strongest shortly after 12Z Thursday morning. During the morning, offshore sustained winds should exceed 20 mph on a widespread basis. Furthermore, some high-resolution guidance suggests that brief instances of sustained winds well over 50 mph (with higher gusts approaching 70 mph) may occur over the higher terrain of the San Gabriel to Laguna Mountain ranges. These very strong winds amid 10 percent RH will support high-end Critical conditions, with at least locally Extremely Critical conditions likely in spots. ..Squitieri.. 01/22/2025 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product...
