Fire Weather Outlook Discussion
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
571 FNUS21 KWNS 311651 FWDDY1 Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1150 AM CDT Mon Aug 31 2026 Valid 311700Z - 011200Z The forecast remains on track with no changes made to the Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook. Please see previous discussion for more details. ..Williams.. 08/31/2026 .PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 1203 AM CDT Mon Aug 31 2026/ ...Synopsis... A modest increase in southwesterly flow across the northern Sierra will promote a weak surface trough within the Northwest into northwestern Nevada. Modestly dry and breezy conditions will develop during the afternoon as downslope winds increase to 15-20 mph. Afternoon RH of 15-20% can be expected. While meteorological conditions will be somewhat marginal, very dry fuels will support an elevated fire weather threat today. ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... $$