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Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

A simple skew-T log-P diagram based on model data is displayed below. Various sites (primarily NWS and nearby international TAF sites) are selectable. The HRRR, RAP, HiResW, NAM, and GFS models are available, using BUFKIT data. Model valid time buttons are below the diagram. A more complete model sounding page is available from the NOAA/ESRL/GSD link.

 

 

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