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FNUS55 KVEF 182048
FWFVEF
FIRE WEATHER PLANNING FORECAST FOR SOUTHERN NEVADA
NORTHWEST ARIZONA AND SOUTHEAST CALIFORNIA
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LAS VEGAS NV
148 PM PDT THU APR 18 2024
DISCUSSION
A WEATHER SYSTEM WILL MOVE INLAND FRIDAY BRINGING A
SLIGHT CHANCE OF SHOWERS OVER THE MOUNTAINS OF WESTERN INYO
COUNTY. OTHERWISE, DRY CONDITIONS AND TEMPERATURES CLIMBING WELL
ABOVE NORMAL WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE WEEKEND AND EARLY NEXT
WEEK. A STRONGER TROUGH WILL MOVE INLAND TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY
RESULTING IN GUSTY SOUTHWEST WINDS AND TEMPERATURES GRADUALLY
PULLING BACK TO NEAR NORMAL.
NOTE: THUNDERSTORMS IMPLY GUSTY AND ERRATIC WINDS.
NOTE: PLEASE SEE OPERATING PLAN FOR DETAILED ZONE DESCRIPTIONS AT:
HTTP://WWW.WRH.NOAA.GOV/VEF/FIRE.PHP
AZZ101-CAZ229-NVZ466-191130-
LAKE MEAD NRA/COLORADO RIVER-AZ SIDE-LOWER COLORADO RIVER VALLEY-
LAKE MEAD NRA/COLORADO RIVER-NV SIDE-
148 PM PDT THU APR 18 2024 /148 PM MST THU APR 18 2024/
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* MIN TEMPERATURE:
* VALLEY FLOOR....58-63.
* 24 HR TREND.....ON AVERAGE DOWN 2 DEGREES.
* MAX HUMIDITY:
* VALLEY FLOOR....26-31 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.....ON AVERAGE UP 2 PERCENT.
* WIND (SLOPE/VALLEY=20 FT, 10 MIN AVG):
* VALLEY FLOOR....SOUTH WIND 5 TO 10 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25
MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL....SOUTHWEST 15 TO 20 MPH DECREASING TO 10 TO 15 MPH
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
* CWR (>= 0.10 IN)....0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........5.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE:
* VALLEY FLOOR....90-95.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* MIN HUMIDITY:
* VALLEY FLOOR....9-14 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.....ON AVERAGE UP 2 PERCENT.
* WIND (SLOPE/VALLEY=20 FT, 10 MIN AVG):
* VALLEY FLOOR....SOUTH WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (>= 0.10 IN)....0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........5.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......11000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH 5 TO 10 KNOTS.
* VENTILATION.........VERY GOOD.
FRIDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* MIN TEMPERATURE:
* VALLEY FLOOR....60-65.
* 24 HR TREND.....ON AVERAGE UP 2 DEGREES.
* MAX HUMIDITY:
* VALLEY FLOOR....29-34 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.....ON AVERAGE UP 3 PERCENT.
* WIND (SLOPE/VALLEY=20 FT, 10 MIN AVG):
* VALLEY FLOOR....SOUTH WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL....SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH BECOMING NORTHWEST UP TO
10 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
* CWR (>= 0.10 IN)....0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........4.
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE:
* VALLEY FLOOR....92-97.
* 24 HR TREND.....ON AVERAGE UP 2 DEGREES.
* MIN HUMIDITY:
* VALLEY FLOOR....10-15 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* WIND (SLOPE/VALLEY=20 FT, 10 MIN AVG):
* VALLEY FLOOR....UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING SOUTH AROUND
10 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* 10000 FT MSL....LIGHT AND VARIABLE BECOMING WEST 5 TO 10 MPH IN
THE AFTERNOON.
* CWR (>= 0.10 IN)....0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........4.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......11600 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....LIGHT WINDS.
* VENTILATION.........GOOD.
EXTENDED
SUNDAY
CLEAR. LOWS IN THE 60S. HIGHS 95 TO 100. SOUTH WIND UP
TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY
CLEAR. LOWS IN THE 60S. HIGHS 95 TO 100. SOUTH WIND
10 TO 15 MPH.
TUESDAY
CLEAR. LOWS IN THE 60S. HIGHS IN THE LOWER TO MID 90S.
SOUTH WIND 10 TO 15 MPH.
AZZ102-191130-
NORTHWEST DESERTS/NORTHWEST PLATEAU-
148 PM MST THU APR 18 2024
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY.
* MIN TEMPERATURE:
* 3000 FEET.......52-57.
* 6000 FEET.......40-45.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* MAX HUMIDITY:
* 3000 FEET.......27-32 PERCENT.
* 6000 FEET.......31-36 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* WIND (SLOPE/VALLEY=20 FT, 10 MIN AVG):
* SLOPE/VALLEY....SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
* UPPER SLOPES....SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL....SOUTHWEST 15 TO 25 MPH.
* CWR (>= 0.10 IN)....0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........5.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE:
* 3000 FEET.......85-90.
* 6000 FEET.......69-74.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* MIN HUMIDITY:
* 3000 FEET.......9-12 PERCENT.
* 6000 FEET.......11-15 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* WIND (SLOPE/VALLEY=20 FT, 10 MIN AVG):
* SLOPE/VALLEY....SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
* UPPER SLOPES....SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
SOUTHWEST IN THE AFTERNOON.
* 10000 FT MSL....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (>= 0.10 IN)....0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........5.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......9500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....SOUTH AROUND 10 KNOTS.
* VENTILATION.........EXCELLENT.
FRIDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* MIN TEMPERATURE:
* 3000 FEET.......53-58.
* 6000 FEET.......40-45.
* 24 HR TREND.....ON AVERAGE UP 2 DEGREES.
* MAX HUMIDITY:
* 3000 FEET.......27-32 PERCENT.
* 6000 FEET.......33-38 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* WIND (SLOPE/VALLEY=20 FT, 10 MIN AVG):
* SLOPE/VALLEY....SOUTH WINDS AROUND 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
SOUTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
* UPPER SLOPES....SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTHWEST
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
* CWR (>= 0.10 IN)....0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........5.
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE:
* 3000 FEET.......87-92.
* 6000 FEET.......71-76.
* 24 HR TREND.....ON AVERAGE UP 2 DEGREES.
* MIN HUMIDITY:
* 3000 FEET.......11-14 PERCENT.
* 6000 FEET.......13-17 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* WIND (SLOPE/VALLEY=20 FT, 10 MIN AVG):
* SLOPE/VALLEY....SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
SOUTHWEST IN THE AFTERNOON.
* UPPER SLOPES....SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE WEST IN
THE AFTERNOON.
* 10000 FT MSL....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE WEST IN
THE AFTERNOON.
* CWR (>= 0.10 IN)....0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........4.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......10400 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....LIGHT WINDS.
* VENTILATION.........GOOD.
EXTENDED
SUNDAY
CLEAR. LOWS IN THE 50S. HIGHS IN THE 80S. SOUTHWEST
WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY
CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 50S. HIGHS IN THE 80S.
SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
TUESDAY
CLEAR. LOWS IN THE 50S. HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S TO MID
80S. SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
NVZ465-191130-
CLARK AND SW LINCOLN COUNTY DESERTS/LAS VEGAS DISPATCH-
148 PM PDT THU APR 18 2024
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* MIN TEMPERATURE:
* 4000 FEET.......54-59.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* MAX HUMIDITY:
* 4000 FEET.......29-34 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* WIND (SLOPE/VALLEY=20 FT, 10 MIN AVG):
* SLOPE/VALLEY....SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (>= 0.10 IN)....0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........5.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE:
* 4000 FEET.......85-90.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* MIN HUMIDITY:
* 4000 FEET.......10-15 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* WIND (SLOPE/VALLEY=20 FT, 10 MIN AVG):
* SLOPE/VALLEY....SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL....SOUTH 10 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (>= 0.10 IN)....0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........5.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......11300 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....LIGHT WINDS.
* VENTILATION.........VERY GOOD.
FRIDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* MIN TEMPERATURE:
* 4000 FEET.......53-58.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* MAX HUMIDITY:
* 4000 FEET.......35-40 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.....ON AVERAGE UP 6 PERCENT.
* WIND (SLOPE/VALLEY=20 FT, 10 MIN AVG):
* SLOPE/VALLEY....SOUTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
NORTHWEST AFTER MIDNIGHT.
* 10000 FT MSL....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH INCREASING TO NORTHWEST
AROUND 10 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
* CWR (>= 0.10 IN)....0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........4.
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE:
* 4000 FEET.......88-93.
* 24 HR TREND.....ON AVERAGE UP 3 DEGREES.
* MIN HUMIDITY:
* 4000 FEET.......10-15 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* WIND (SLOPE/VALLEY=20 FT, 10 MIN AVG):
* SLOPE/VALLEY....NORTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH
AROUND 10 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* 10000 FT MSL....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (>= 0.10 IN)....0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........4.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......11500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....LIGHT WINDS.
* VENTILATION.........GOOD.
EXTENDED
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 50S. HIGHS IN
THE MID TO UPPER 80S. SOUTH WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 50S TO LOWER 60S. HIGHS
IN THE 80S. SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 50S. HIGHS IN
THE UPPER 70S TO MID 80S. SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
NVZ463-464-191130-
SHEEP RANGE-SPRING MOUNTAINS-
148 PM PDT THU APR 18 2024
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY CLOUDY.
* MIN TEMPERATURE:
* 7000 FEET.......40-45.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* MAX HUMIDITY:
* 7000 FEET.......33-38 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* WIND (SLOPE/VALLEY=20 FT, 10 MIN AVG):
* UPPER SLOPES....SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (>= 0.10 IN)....0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........5.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE:
* 7000 FEET.......66-71.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* MIN HUMIDITY:
* 7000 FEET.......16-25 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* WIND (SLOPE/VALLEY=20 FT, 10 MIN AVG):
* UPPER SLOPES....SOUTH WINDS 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST
AROUND 10 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* 10000 FT MSL....SOUTH 10 MPH.
* CWR (>= 0.10 IN)....0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........5.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......10000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....LIGHT WINDS.
* VENTILATION.........GOOD.
FRIDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* MIN TEMPERATURE:
* 7000 FEET.......40-45.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* MAX HUMIDITY:
* 7000 FEET.......37-42 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.....ON AVERAGE UP 5 PERCENT.
* WIND (SLOPE/VALLEY=20 FT, 10 MIN AVG):
* UPPER SLOPES....WEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL....LIGHT AND VARIABLE BECOMING NORTH 10 MPH AFTER
MIDNIGHT.
* CWR (>= 0.10 IN)....0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........3.
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE:
* 7000 FEET.......69-74.
* 24 HR TREND.....ON AVERAGE UP 4 DEGREES.
* MIN HUMIDITY:
* 7000 FEET.......16-25 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* WIND (SLOPE/VALLEY=20 FT, 10 MIN AVG):
* UPPER SLOPES....UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING WEST AROUND
10 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* 10000 FT MSL....LIGHT AND VARIABLE BECOMING WEST 10 MPH IN THE
AFTERNOON.
* CWR (>= 0.10 IN)....0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........3.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......12700 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....LIGHT WINDS.
* VENTILATION.........VERY GOOD.
EXTENDED
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 40S. HIGHS IN
THE UPPER 60S TO MID 70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 40S TO LOWER 50S. HIGHS
IN THE UPPER 60S TO LOWER 70S. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE 40S. HIGHS IN THE MID TO
UPPER 60S. SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
NVZ461-191130-
LINCOLN COUNTY/ELY DISPATCH-
148 PM PDT THU APR 18 2024
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY.
* MIN TEMPERATURE:
* 4000 FEET.......49-54.
* 7000 FEET.......39-44.
* 24 HR TREND.....ON AVERAGE UP 8 DEGREES.
* MAX HUMIDITY:
* 4000 FEET.......30-35 PERCENT.
* 7000 FEET.......38-43 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.....ON AVERAGE DOWN 3 PERCENT.
* WIND (SLOPE/VALLEY=20 FT, 10 MIN AVG):
* SLOPE/VALLEY....SOUTH WIND 5 TO 10 MPH IN THE EVENING BECOMING
DOWNSLOPE/DOWNVALLEY 2 TO 5 MPH.
* UPPER SLOPES....SOUTH WIND AROUND 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
SOUTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
* 10000 FT MSL....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (>= 0.10 IN)....0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........4.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE:
* 4000 FEET.......81-86.
* 7000 FEET.......66-71.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* MIN HUMIDITY:
* 4000 FEET.......11-14 PERCENT.
* 7000 FEET.......16-21 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* WIND (SLOPE/VALLEY=20 FT, 10 MIN AVG):
* SLOPE/VALLEY....NORTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTH
AROUND 10 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* UPPER SLOPES....NORTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* 10000 FT MSL....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (>= 0.10 IN)....0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........4.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......8300 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....LIGHT WINDS.
* VENTILATION.........GOOD.
FRIDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY CLEAR.
* MIN TEMPERATURE:
* 4000 FEET.......49-54.
* 7000 FEET.......38-43.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* MAX HUMIDITY:
* 4000 FEET.......36-41 PERCENT.
* 7000 FEET.......48-53 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.....ON AVERAGE UP 9 PERCENT.
* WIND (SLOPE/VALLEY=20 FT, 10 MIN AVG):
* SLOPE/VALLEY....NORTH WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
* UPPER SLOPES....NORTH WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH INCREASING TO 10 TO 15 MPH
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
* CWR (>= 0.10 IN)....0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........4.
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE:
* 4000 FEET.......84-89.
* 7000 FEET.......69-74.
* 24 HR TREND.....ON AVERAGE UP 3 DEGREES.
* MIN HUMIDITY:
* 4000 FEET.......12-14 PERCENT.
* 7000 FEET.......14-18 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* WIND (SLOPE/VALLEY=20 FT, 10 MIN AVG):
* SLOPE/VALLEY....NORTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
SOUTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* UPPER SLOPES....NORTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE WEST
AROUND 10 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* 10000 FT MSL....WEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (>= 0.10 IN)....0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........4.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......12200 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....LIGHT WINDS BECOMING WEST AROUND 10 KNOTS IN
THE AFTERNOON.
* VENTILATION.........EXCELLENT.
EXTENDED
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 40S. HIGHS IN
THE MID 80S TO LOWER 90S. SOUTHWEST WIND 10 TO 15 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 40S TO LOWER 50S. HIGHS
IN THE 80S. SOUTH WIND 10 TO 15 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 40S. HIGHS IN
THE LOWER TO MID 80S. SOUTH WIND 10 TO 15 MPH.
NVZ462-191130-
NYE COUNTY DESERTS/LAS VEGAS DISPATCH-
148 PM PDT THU APR 18 2024
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* MIN TEMPERATURE:
* 4000 FEET.......51-56.
* 7000 FEET.......43-48.
* 24 HR TREND.....ON AVERAGE UP 4 DEGREES.
* MAX HUMIDITY:
* 4000 FEET.......39-44 PERCENT.
* 7000 FEET.......40-45 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* WIND (SLOPE/VALLEY=20 FT, 10 MIN AVG):
* SLOPE/VALLEY....SOUTH WIND AROUND 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTH UP
TO 10 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
* UPPER SLOPES....SOUTHWEST WIND AROUND 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.
* 10000 FT MSL....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (>= 0.10 IN)....0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........5.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE:
* 4000 FEET.......82-87.
* 7000 FEET.......65-70.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* MIN HUMIDITY:
* 4000 FEET.......13-16 PERCENT.
* 7000 FEET.......16-21 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* WIND (SLOPE/VALLEY=20 FT, 10 MIN AVG):
* SLOPE/VALLEY....UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING SOUTHWEST
AROUND 10 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* UPPER SLOPES....NORTH WIND 5 TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE WEST
AROUND 10 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* 10000 FT MSL....LIGHT AND VARIABLE.
* CWR (>= 0.10 IN)....0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........5.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......10000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....LIGHT WINDS.
* VENTILATION.........GOOD.
FRIDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* MIN TEMPERATURE:
* 4000 FEET.......51-56.
* 7000 FEET.......43-48.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* MAX HUMIDITY:
* 4000 FEET.......40-45 PERCENT.
* 7000 FEET.......46-51 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.....ON AVERAGE UP 4 PERCENT.
* WIND (SLOPE/VALLEY=20 FT, 10 MIN AVG):
* SLOPE/VALLEY....WEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTH
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
* UPPER SLOPES....NORTHWEST WIND AROUND 10 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL....NORTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (>= 0.10 IN)....0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........5.
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE:
* 4000 FEET.......86-91.
* 7000 FEET.......70-75.
* 24 HR TREND.....ON AVERAGE UP 3 DEGREES.
* MIN HUMIDITY:
* 4000 FEET.......12-15 PERCENT.
* 7000 FEET.......14-19 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* WIND (SLOPE/VALLEY=20 FT, 10 MIN AVG):
* SLOPE/VALLEY....UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING SOUTHWEST
AROUND 10 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* UPPER SLOPES....NORTH WIND 5 TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE WEST
AROUND 10 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* 10000 FT MSL....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (>= 0.10 IN)....0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........4.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......10500 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....LIGHT WINDS.
* VENTILATION.........GOOD.
EXTENDED
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 40S TO LOWER 50S. HIGHS
IN THE 80S. SOUTHWEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S TO LOWER 50S. HIGHS
IN THE LOWER TO MID 80S. SOUTH WIND 10 TO 15 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 40S TO LOWER 50S. HIGHS
IN THE UPPER 70S TO LOWER 80S. SOUTH WIND 10 TO 15 MPH.
NVZ460-191130-
ESMERALDA AND NYE COUNTY DESERTS/CNC DISPATCH-
148 PM PDT THU APR 18 2024
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLOUDY.
* MIN TEMPERATURE:
* 4000 FEET.......48-53.
* 7000 FEET.......40-45.
* 24 HR TREND.....ON AVERAGE UP 3 DEGREES.
* MAX HUMIDITY:
* 4000 FEET.......39-44 PERCENT.
* 7000 FEET.......39-44 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.....ON AVERAGE DOWN 6 PERCENT.
* WIND (SLOPE/VALLEY=20 FT, 10 MIN AVG):
* SLOPE/VALLEY....NORTHWEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
* UPPER SLOPES....NORTHWEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL....WEST AROUND 10 MPH.
* CWR (>= 0.10 IN)....0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........4.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE:
* 4000 FEET.......76-81.
* 7000 FEET.......65-70.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* MIN HUMIDITY:
* 4000 FEET.......13-15 PERCENT.
* 7000 FEET.......14-22 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* WIND (SLOPE/VALLEY=20 FT, 10 MIN AVG):
* SLOPE/VALLEY....NORTHWEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
* UPPER SLOPES....NORTHWEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL....NORTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH.
* CWR (>= 0.10 IN)....0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........4.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......11000 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....LIGHT WINDS.
* VENTILATION.........MARGINAL.
FRIDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* MIN TEMPERATURE:
* 4000 FEET.......47-52.
* 7000 FEET.......41-46.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* MAX HUMIDITY:
* 4000 FEET.......41-46 PERCENT.
* 7000 FEET.......41-46 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.....ON AVERAGE UP 2 PERCENT.
* WIND (SLOPE/VALLEY=20 FT, 10 MIN AVG):
* SLOPE/VALLEY....NORTHWEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
* UPPER SLOPES....NORTHWEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL....NORTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (>= 0.10 IN)....0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........5.
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE:
* 4000 FEET.......80-85.
* 7000 FEET.......69-74.
* 24 HR TREND.....ON AVERAGE UP 3 DEGREES.
* MIN HUMIDITY:
* 4000 FEET.......12-14 PERCENT.
* 7000 FEET.......13-18 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* WIND (SLOPE/VALLEY=20 FT, 10 MIN AVG):
* SLOPE/VALLEY....UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING WEST AROUND
10 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* UPPER SLOPES....UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH BECOMING WEST AROUND
10 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* 10000 FT MSL....WEST 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (>= 0.10 IN)....0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........5.
* MIXING HEIGHT.......11300 FT AGL.
* TRANSPORT WINDS.....LIGHT WINDS.
* VENTILATION.........GOOD.
EXTENDED
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 40S TO LOWER 50S. HIGHS
IN THE 80S. WEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S TO LOWER 50S. HIGHS
IN THE LOWER TO MID 80S. SOUTHWEST WIND AROUND 10 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S TO LOWER 50S.
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S TO LOWER 80S. SOUTH WIND 10 TO 15 MPH.
CAZ226-191130-
OWENS VALLEY/SOUTHERN INYO FOREST-
148 PM PDT THU APR 18 2024
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY THEN BECOMING MOSTLY CLOUDY.
* MIN TEMPERATURE:
* VALLEY FLOOR....49-54.
* 7000 FEET.......22-27.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* MAX HUMIDITY:
* VALLEY FLOOR....41-46 PERCENT.
* 7000 FEET.......50-55 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.....ON AVERAGE UP 7 PERCENT.
* WIND (SLOPE/VALLEY=20 FT, 10 MIN AVG):
* SLOPE/VALLEY....NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
* UPPER SLOPES....NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL....LIGHT AND VARIABLE.
* CWR (>= 0.10 IN)....0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........4.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE:
* VALLEY FLOOR....79-84.
* 7000 FEET.......64-69.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* MIN HUMIDITY:
* VALLEY FLOOR....12-18 PERCENT.
* 7000 FEET.......23-33 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.....ON AVERAGE UP 4 PERCENT.
* WIND (SLOPE/VALLEY=20 FT, 10 MIN AVG):
* SLOPE/VALLEY....NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
* UPPER SLOPES....NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL....NORTH AROUND 10 MPH.
* CWR (>= 0.10 IN)....0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........4.
FRIDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* MIN TEMPERATURE:
* VALLEY FLOOR....50-55.
* 7000 FEET.......23-28.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* MAX HUMIDITY:
* VALLEY FLOOR....44-49 PERCENT.
* 7000 FEET.......55-60 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.....ON AVERAGE UP 5 PERCENT.
* WIND (SLOPE/VALLEY=20 FT, 10 MIN AVG):
* SLOPE/VALLEY....NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
* UPPER SLOPES....NORTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH IN THE EVENING BECOMING LIGHT
AND VARIABLE.
* CWR (>= 0.10 IN)....0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........4.
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE:
* VALLEY FLOOR....82-87.
* 7000 FEET.......67-72.
* 24 HR TREND.....ON AVERAGE UP 3 DEGREES.
* MIN HUMIDITY:
* VALLEY FLOOR....13-18 PERCENT.
* 7000 FEET.......24-34 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* WIND (SLOPE/VALLEY=20 FT, 10 MIN AVG):
* SLOPE/VALLEY....NORTHWEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE
SOUTH AROUND 10 MPH IN THE AFTERNOON.
* UPPER SLOPES....WEST WINDS 5 TO 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHWEST
IN THE AFTERNOON.
* 10000 FT MSL....SOUTH AROUND 10 MPH.
* CWR (>= 0.10 IN)....0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........4.
EXTENDED
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S TO LOWER 50S. HIGHS
IN THE 80S. SOUTHWEST WINDS AROUND 10 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S TO MID 50S. HIGHS
IN THE LOWER TO MID 80S. SOUTHWEST WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 40S TO LOWER 50S.
HIGHS IN THE UPPER 70S TO LOWER 80S. SOUTH WINDS 10 TO 15 MPH.
CAZ227-191130-
DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK-
148 PM PDT THU APR 18 2024
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* MIN TEMPERATURE:
* VALLEY FLOOR....67-72.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* MAX HUMIDITY:
* VALLEY FLOOR....30-35 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.....ON AVERAGE UP 3 PERCENT.
* WIND (SLOPE/VALLEY=20 FT, 10 MIN AVG):
* VALLEY FLOOR....SOUTHEAST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL....SOUTHWEST 5 TO 10 MPH IN THE EVENING BECOMING
LIGHT AND VARIABLE.
* CWR (>= 0.10 IN)....0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........5.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE:
* VALLEY FLOOR....93-98.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* MIN HUMIDITY:
* VALLEY FLOOR....10-13 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* WIND (SLOPE/VALLEY=20 FT, 10 MIN AVG):
* VALLEY FLOOR....UPSLOPE/UPVALLEY 4 TO 8 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL....NORTHEAST 5 TO 10 MPH IN THE MORNING BECOMING
LIGHT AND VARIABLE.
* CWR (>= 0.10 IN)....0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........5.
FRIDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* MIN TEMPERATURE:
* VALLEY FLOOR....68-73.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* MAX HUMIDITY:
* VALLEY FLOOR....29-34 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* WIND (SLOPE/VALLEY=20 FT, 10 MIN AVG):
* VALLEY FLOOR....WEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL....NORTH 5 TO 10 MPH.
* CWR (>= 0.10 IN)....0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........4.
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE:
* VALLEY FLOOR....97-102.
* 24 HR TREND.....ON AVERAGE UP 4 DEGREES.
* MIN HUMIDITY:
* VALLEY FLOOR....9-12 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* WIND (SLOPE/VALLEY=20 FT, 10 MIN AVG):
* VALLEY FLOOR....SOUTH WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL....LIGHT AND VARIABLE.
* CWR (>= 0.10 IN)....0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........5.
EXTENDED
SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 60S TO LOWER 70S. HIGHS
101 TO 106. SOUTH WIND AROUND 10 MPH.
MONDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 60S TO MID 70S. HIGHS
100 TO 105. SOUTH WIND AROUND 10 MPH.
TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 60S TO LOWER 70S. HIGHS
95 TO 100. SOUTH WIND 10 TO 15 MPH.
CAZ228-191130-
MOJAVE DESERT INCLUDING MORONGO VALLEY/YUCCA VALLEY-
148 PM PDT THU APR 18 2024
TONIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........PARTLY CLOUDY.
* MIN TEMPERATURE:
* VALLEY FLOOR....53-58.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* MAX HUMIDITY:
* VALLEY FLOOR....40-45 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.....ON AVERAGE UP 5 PERCENT.
* WIND (SLOPE/VALLEY=20 FT, 10 MIN AVG):
* VALLEY FLOOR....SOUTHWEST WIND 10 TO 15 MPH WITH GUSTS TO AROUND
30 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (>= 0.10 IN)....0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........5.
FRIDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE:
* VALLEY FLOOR....87-92.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* MIN HUMIDITY:
* VALLEY FLOOR....11-19 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.....ON AVERAGE UP 5 PERCENT.
* WIND (SLOPE/VALLEY=20 FT, 10 MIN AVG):
* VALLEY FLOOR....SOUTHWEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL....SOUTHWEST 10 TO 15 MPH.
* CWR (>= 0.10 IN)....0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........5.
FRIDAY NIGHT
* SKY/WEATHER.........MOSTLY CLEAR.
* MIN TEMPERATURE:
* VALLEY FLOOR....53-58.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* MAX HUMIDITY:
* VALLEY FLOOR....52-57 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.....ON AVERAGE UP 12 PERCENT.
* WIND (SLOPE/VALLEY=20 FT, 10 MIN AVG):
* VALLEY FLOOR....WEST WIND 10 TO 15 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL....NORTHWEST AROUND 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE NORTH
AFTER MIDNIGHT.
* CWR (>= 0.10 IN)....0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........4.
SATURDAY
* SKY/WEATHER.........SUNNY.
* MAX TEMPERATURE:
* VALLEY FLOOR....90-95.
* 24 HR TREND.....ON AVERAGE UP 3 DEGREES.
* MIN HUMIDITY:
* VALLEY FLOOR....12-16 PERCENT.
* 24 HR TREND.....LITTLE CHANGE.
* WIND (SLOPE/VALLEY=20 FT, 10 MIN AVG):
* VALLEY FLOOR....SOUTHWEST WIND 5 TO 10 MPH.
* 10000 FT MSL....EAST AROUND 10 MPH IN THE MORNING BECOMING LIGHT
AND VARIABLE.
* CWR (>= 0.10 IN)....0 PERCENT.
* LAL.................1.
* HAINES INDEX........4.
EXTENDED
SUNDAY
CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID 50S TO LOWER 60S. HIGHS IN THE
UPPER 80S TO LOWER 90S. SOUTH WIND AROUND 10 MPH.
MONDAY
CLEAR. LOWS IN THE UPPER 50S TO LOWER 60S. HIGHS IN THE
UPPER 80S TO LOWER 90S. SOUTHWEST WIND AROUND 10 MPH.
TUESDAY
CLEAR. LOWS IN THE MID TO UPPER 50S. HIGHS IN THE 80S.
SOUTH WIND 10 TO 15 MPH.
NOTE: MIXING HEIGHT...TRANSPORT WINDS AND VENTILATION CATEGORY FOR
EACH FIRE ZONE ARE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING POINTS/AREAS:
IN THE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY:
NVZ466-CAZ229-AZZ001 - LAUGHLIN/BULLHEAD CITY/NEEDLES
IN ARIZONA:
AZZ102 - KINGMAN VICINITY
IN NEVADA:
NVZ460 - ORIENTAL WASH RAWS VICINITY
NVZ461 - KANE SPRINGS RAWS VICINITY
NVZ462 - DESERT ROCK VICINITY
NVZ463-NVZ464 - KYLE CANYON VICINITY
NVZ465 - LAS VEGAS VICINITY
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