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FXUS65 KFGZ 241109
AFDFGZ

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
409 AM MST Sun May 24 2020

.SYNOPSIS...On Sunday, a strong area of high pressure will move
into the area from the west, leading to a warming trend. This
warming trend will then dramatically increase by Tuesday, peaking
toward the middle to end of next week.

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.DISCUSSION...Quiet weather will begin over the area in earnest
today, with a warming trend developing under the influence of a
large ridge that will dominate the weather pattern for the next
week. Daytime northerly winds will occur for the next few days as
the ridge develops over the region. This winds will be strongest
downwind of the higher terrain, but only breezy conditions are
expected. 

Temperatures will return to near normal values today and Monday,
and climb to well above normal by Wednesday and Thursday. Most
locations will see high values 10 to 15 degrees above normal for
this time of the year. Light winds are expected as the ridge axis
remains over the region through week. 

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.AVIATION...For the 12Z package...VFR conditions will prevail for 
the next 24 hours. Light and variable winds this morning will become 
northwest 10-15 kts late morning into the evening and then becoming 
northeast 10 to 15 KTS with local gusts to 25 KTS. Aviation 
discussion not updated for TAF amendments.
 
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.FIRE WEATHER...Lighter northwesterly breezes are expected today 
with continued dry conditions. Winds will turn more northeasterly 
tonight and Monday. 

.Tuesday through Thursday...A major warming trend with the hottest 
temperatures of the season so far. Dry conditions and lighter winds 
will persist.

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.FGZ WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...NONE.

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PUBLIC...Suk
AVIATION...MAS
FIRE WEATHER...MAS


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