Fire Weather Outlook Discussion
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
445 FNUS21 KWNS 031531 FWDDY1 Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1030 AM CDT Sat Oct 03 2026 Valid 031700Z - 041200Z No changes are needed for today`s Fire Weather Outlook. The previously mentioned Elevated offshore wind/RH conditions (easterly 10-15 mph gusting up to 40 amid 15-20% RH) remain on track for this afternoon over the highlighted area of southern CA where ERCs hover near the 70-90th percentile. ..Stearns.. 10/03/2026 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0100 AM CDT Sat Oct 03 2026/ ...Synopsis... Elevated fire-weather conditions are forecast today across Southern California as an upper-level ridge contributes to dry, easterly off-shore flow. Relative humidity is expected to reach as low as 15-20% across much of the area, coupled with 10-15 MPH winds. Portions of the San Diego foothills may see gusts as high as 30-40 MPH. Given that these conditions will overlap with fuels in the vicinity of the 70th-80th annual percentiles, Elevated fire-weather highlights have been maintained for this afternoon. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... $$