


Fire Weather Outlook Discussion
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
938 FNUS21 KWNS 291654 FWDDY1 Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1154 AM CDT Fri Aug 29 2025 Valid 291700Z - 301200Z ...NO CRITICAL AREAS... Today`s fire weather forecast remains on-track, with no changes needed to the ongoing outlook with this update. While a mix of isolated wet/dry thunderstorms are expected across portions of central/eastern Oregon, recent rainfall over the past 48 hours increases uncertainty regarding fuel receptiveness precluding the introduction of an isolated dry thunderstorm area. Nevertheless, a few new ignitions may be possible where fuels remain at least locally receptive - mainly from portions of north-central into northeast Oregon. Please see the previous discussion below for more information on today`s fire weather forecast. ..Elliott.. 08/29/2025 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0147 AM CDT Fri Aug 29 2025/ ...Synopsis... Mid-level ridging will be the main influence across the western US today, keeping winds mostly light outside of isolated to scattered thunderstorm activity. The driest fuels remain across portions of the Pacific Northwest in the Washington/Oregon Cascades. Remaining mid-level moisture combined with daytime heating may support isolated thunderstorm development in these regions Friday afternoon. Uncertainty over coverage where fuels are receptive remains, precluding inclusion of any areas at this time. A mix of wet/dry thunderstorms will continue across portions of the Idaho Panhandle into the northern Washington. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... $$