Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook  
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1014 AM CST Sun Jan 12 2025

Valid 121700Z - 131200Z

...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER AREA FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN CA...

...Morning Update...
Observations show wind gusts of 30-40 mph ongoing across much of the
Critical area in the Malibu Hills and parts of Los Angeles and
Ventura Counties. With RH in the low teens to 20%, critical
conditions are likely through midday today. Gradients will weaken
into the evening before rebounding again late tonight into early
D2/Monday. No changes were made to the ongoing outlook areas, see
the prior discussion for additional info.

..Lyons.. 01/12/2025

.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0158 AM CST Sun Jan 12 2025/

...Synopsis...
Broad mid-level troughing will remain in place over the western
CONUS today, with an embedded mid-level impulse poised to overspread
central and southern California during the day into the overnight
hours. As this occurs, a local tightening of the surface pressure
gradient may ensue, supporting Critically dry and windy offshore
conditions in terrain-favoring areas surrounding the Los Angeles
metropolitan area. Latest guidance consensus shows at least 20 mph
sustained wind speeds amid 15-20 percent RH, with locally higher
gusts likely. Given continued dry fuels over the region, the
maintenance of Critical highlights is warranted.

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