Fire Weather Outlook Discussion
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
650 FNUS22 KWNS 021839 FWDDY2 Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0138 PM CDT Fri Oct 02 2026 Valid 031200Z - 041200Z No changes were made to the existing Elevated wind/RH area over far southern California on Day 2/Saturday. The previous forecast remains on track with RH minimums falling below 15-20% amid easterly winds of 10-15 mph across the drawn area tomorrow afternoon. The San Diego foothills could see wind gusts that exceed 40 mph during peak heating. ..Stearns.. 10/02/2026 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0107 AM CDT Fri Oct 02 2026/ ...Synopsis... At least Elevated fire-weather conditions are forecast for portions of Southern California on Saturday as an upper-level ridge contributes to dry and breezy easterly off-shore flow. Relative humidity minimums of 15-20% and winds of 10-15 MPH (potentially gusting higher in the vicinity of the San Diego foothills) should overlap with modestly dry fuels during the afternoon. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... $$