Fire Weather Outlook Discussion
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
056 FNUS28 KWNS 252147 FWDD38 Day 3-8 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0444 PM CDT Sun Oct 25 2026 Valid 271200Z - 021200Z ...Synopsis... A series of mid-level short wave troughs will eject northeastward into the Central Plains and Upper Midwest through Day 5/Thursday, supporting areas of precipitation across the Plains towards the Great Lakes through midweek. A strong mid-level jet stretching from the Great Basin to the Northern Plains will couple with an evolving surface trough in eastern MT to support enhanced westerly winds across portions of eastern/northeastern WY Day 3/Tuesday. However, marginal fuels, limited RH reductions and cooler temperatures should mitigate a broader fire weather threat across WY. A broader trough pattern with an increasing southwesterly flow component returns across the western U.S. through the end of the week. Ridging will likely remain in place across the eastern U.S. promoting persistent dry and warm conditions across much of the Deep South. Fuels are driest across the lower MS River Basin but light surface winds will tend to limit significant fire weather concerns through the week. ..Williams.. 10/25/2026 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... $$