Fire Weather Outlook Discussion
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
355 FNUS22 KWNS 251925 FWDDY2 Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0224 PM CDT Fri Sep 25 2026 Valid 261200Z - 271200Z ...NO CRITICAL AREAS... A mid-level trough in the northwestern CONUS will contribute to a corridor of dry southwest flow over the southern/central Great Basin Saturday. Although south-southwesterly surface winds of 15-20 mph and RH reductions in the 15-20% range are expected across southern/central Nevada, recent rainfall and marginal fuels still precludes introduction of Elevated highlights for this event. ..Williams.. 09/25/2026 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0159 AM CDT Fri Sep 25 2026/ ...Synopsis... A midlevel trough will gradually amplify over the West on Saturday afternoon, resulting in strengthening deep-layer southerly flow across parts of the southern and central Great Basin. Deep boundary-layer mixing will support south-southwesterly surface winds of 15-20 mph amid afternoon RH of 15-20 percent. While locally elevated fire-weather conditions are possible across southern/central NV, marginal fuels should generally limit fire-weather concerns. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... $$