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FNUS22 KWNS 160531
FWDDY2

Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1231 AM CDT Thu Jul 16 2026

Valid 171200Z - 181200Z

...Synopsis...
An upper ridge will amplify over much of the Intermountain West and
central U.S. Evacuation of deeper monsoon moisture hastened by dry
southwest flow south of a Pacific Northwest trough will bring dry
and breezy conditions to portions of CA, OR and NV Friday.
Similarly, daily shower and thunderstorm activity will generally be
shifted farther east with dry conditions returning to the Pacific
Northwest.

...Northeastern California, south-central OR and far northwestern
NV...
Dry southwest flow aloft coupled with a diffuse surface low in the
Great Basin will enhance low-level southwest winds across
northeastern CA and adjacent OR and NV areas. Efficient boundary
layer mixing under sunny skies will manifest in southwest winds at
the surface of around 15 mph during Friday afternoon. The winds
coupled with RH of 10-15% will bring an elevated fire weather
concern to the area amid dry fuels.

...Columbia Basin...
Dry south to southwest flow is expected to return Friday across
portions of the Columbia Basin and Okanogan Valley as an upper low
ejects into British Columbia. South/southwest winds of around 15 mph
and RH dropping to 15% should briefly elevate fire weather concerns
Friday. However, preceding rainfall could mitigate the fire weather
threat, precluding introduction of highlights for this outlook
issuance.

..Williams.. 07/16/2026

...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product...

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