Fire Weather Outlook Discussion
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
478 FNUS22 KWNS 080557 FWDDY2 Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1256 AM CDT Tue Sep 08 2026 Valid 091200Z - 101200Z ...NO CRITICAL AREAS... ...Synopsis... A broad upper-level trough will shift into the Great Lakes while lingering but reduced west/northwest flow aloft remains over the northern/central Plains. Localized elevated fire weather concerns are expected across central WY mainly in the lee of larger mountain ranges as well as southern WY. A favorable downslope drying environment will persist over much of central/eastern WY, although diminished west/northwest boundary layer flow should limit a broader fire weather threat for D2/Wednesday. A warming and drying trend will continue across much of the western U.S. as an upper ridge builds into the Southwest. However, weak surface flow and a mitigated fuel environment should limit fire weather concerns. ..Williams.. 09/08/2026 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... $$