Starship returns to Earth; rocket splashes down north of Hawaii after three-hour flight
The Super Heavy first stage booster, generating some 16 million pounds of thrust — twice the power of NASA's Space Launch System moon rocket — rapidly accelerated as it consumed propellant and lost weight, climbing out of the thick lower atmosphere along a southeasterly trajectory.
https://spaceflightnow.com/2026/09/28/starship-returns-to-earth-rocket-splashes-down-north-of-hawaii-after-three-hour-flight/

Volcano earthquake report for Monday, 28 September 2026

Quakes detected near: Agua (1 quake mag 2.9), Alaska Peninsula Arc at 155.4°W (2 quakes between mag 1.0-1.2), Askja (2 quakes between mag 0.3-1.4), Balut (2 quakes between mag 1.6-2.9), Bardarbunga (5 quakes between mag 0.3-1.4), Baru (1 quake mag 3.0)
Biliran (1 quake mag 2.2), Chingo (2 quakes between mag 1.1-1.6), Clear Lake (29 quakes between mag 0.3-1.6), Conchagüita (1 quake mag 2.8), Coso (2 quakes between mag 0.7-1.0), Eldey (2 quakes between mag 0.7-1.0), Escanaba Segment (1 quake mag 3.2), Etna (3 quakes between mag 0.5-1.2), Flores (18 quakes between mag 0.9-2.6), Isarog (1 quake mag 2.4), Jan Mayen (1 quake mag 2.0), Kanlaon (1 quake mag 1.6), Karadağ (3 quakes between mag 1.5-2.1), Kolbeinsey Ridge (1 quake mag 3.5), Ljósufjöll (2 quakes between mag 1.1-1.5), Masaya (1 quake mag 2.5), Mayon (1 quake mag 1.6), Methana (1 quake mag 1.7), Mount Adams (7 quakes between mag 0.9-2.6), Nisyros (1 quake mag 1.4), Novarupta (3 quakes between mag 0.6-2.0), Numazawa (1 quake mag 2.8), Paluweh (1 quake mag 3.2), Pocdol Mountains (1 quake mag 1.5), Sabancaya (1 quake mag 3.3), Svartsengi (1 quake mag 1.1), Tahual (1 quake mag 2.5), Tecuamburro (2 quakes between mag 1.3-2.6), Tjörnes Fracture Zone (2 quakes between mag 1.4-1.6), Torfajökull (9 quakes between mag 0.1-1.1), Trident (2 quakes between mag 0.5-1.3) (updated 19h50)\n\nNote: Earthquakes within 20 km from and at depths less than 50 km under active volcanoes are reported. The list is not complete because many volcanoes are not monitored and/or seismic data in high resolution is not available publicly.\n
Volcanoes with recent earthquakes above magnitude 2 or more than 10 quakes are listed below:

Agua volcano (Guatemala): magnitude 2.9 earthquake

A magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred at the volcano 15 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 12.00 km depth at 8 km distance SSW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.9 quake Departamento de Santa Rosa, 38 km southwest of Guatemala City, Guatemala, Sep 27, 2026 11:00 pm (GMT -6) (8 km SSW)
All earthquakes at Agua
Agua is a prominent 3,760 m stratovolcano beside Antigua, Guatemala. It has no recorded eruptions, while a devastating mudflow destroyed Ciudad Vieja in 1541.

Balut volcano (Mindanao): 2 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.9

2 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 1 hour 29 minutes, the last being recorded quake 1 hour 3 minutes ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 33.00 and 28.00 km.
Earthquake details:
2.9 quake Philippine Sea, 21 km south of Sarangani Island, Philippines, Sep 29, 2026 01:18 am (GMT +8) (16 km SSE)
1.6 quake Davao Occidental, Davao, Philippines, Sep 29, 2026 02:47 am (GMT +8) (10 km SSW)
All earthquakes at Balut
Balut is an 840 m island stratovolcano south of Mindanao whose last known eruption occurred between about 2 million and 11,700 years ago. Hot springs and thermally altered ground occur on its western and southwestern flanks.

Baru volcano (Panama): magnitude 3.0 earthquake

A magnitude 3.0 earthquake occurred at the volcano 29 minutes ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 10.00 km depth at 13 km distance ESE from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
Unconfirmed quake or seismic-like event reported: 35 km northeast of La Concepcion, Provincia de Chiriqui, Panama, Sep 28, 2026 02:21 pm (GMT -5) (13 km ESE)
All earthquakes at Baru

Biliran volcano (Central Philippines): magnitude 2.2 earthquake

A magnitude 2.2 earthquake occurred at the volcano 10 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 23.00 km depth at 18 km distance SSW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.2 quake 42 km north of Ormoc, Province of Leyte, Eastern Visayas, Philippines, Sep 28, 2026 05:40 pm (GMT +8) (18 km SSW)
All earthquakes at Biliran
Biliran is a dome-rich volcanic island across a narrow strait from northern Leyte in the Philippines. Its only known historical eruption was a phreatic explosion with ash and a possible debris avalanche on 26 September 1939.

Clear Lake volcano (California): 29 earthquakes up to magnitude 1.6

Possible earthquake swarm: 29 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 23 hours, the last being recorded quake 50 minutes ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 15.91 and 0.26 km.
Earthquake details: (only 5 largest)
1.6 quake Sonoma County, 14 mi southwest of Clearlake, Lake County, California, United States, Sep 28, 2026 09:37 am (GMT -7) (18 km S)
1.5 quake 28 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Sep 28, 2026 02:25 am (GMT -7) (17 km SSW)
1.5 quake 28 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Sep 27, 2026 02:22 pm (GMT -7) (16 km SSW)
1.4 quake Lake County, 27 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Sep 27, 2026 01:05 pm (GMT -7) (16 km S)
1.3 quake 28 mi north of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, California, United States, Sep 28, 2026 12:57 am (GMT -7) (17 km SSW)
All earthquakes at Clear Lake

Conchagüita volcano (El Salvador): magnitude 2.8 earthquake

A magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred at the volcano 12 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 6.00 km depth at 19 km distance WNW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.8 quake 9.1 km west of La Union, Departamento de La Union, El Salvador, Sep 28, 2026 01:57 am (GMT -6) (19 km WNW)
All earthquakes at Conchagüita
Conchagüita is a 505-m-high island stratovolcano in El Salvador’s Gulf of Fonseca. Its last known eruption occurred more than about 11,700 years ago, and a reported 1892 eruption is discredited.

Escanaba Segment volcano (Northern Pacific Ocean): magnitude 3.2 earthquake

A magnitude 3.2 earthquake occurred at the volcano 6 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 10.00 km depth at 18 km distance NNE from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
3.2 quake 275 km W of Indianola, California, Sep 28, 2026 05:30 am (GMT -8) (18 km NNE)
All earthquakes at Escanaba Segment
Escanaba Segment is a 130-km-long submarine volcanic rift off northern California. A basaltic lava flow there has been tentatively dated to about 2260 BCE.

Flores volcano (Guatemala): 18 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.6

Possible earthquake swarm: 18 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 16 hours, the last being recorded quake 7 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 6.90 and 1.30 km.
Earthquake details: (only 5 largest)
2.6 quake 18 km northeast of Cuilapa, Departamento de Santa Rosa, Guatemala, Sep 28, 2026 06:49 am (GMT -6) (18 km WNW)
2.4 quake 22 km northeast of Cuilapa, Departamento de Santa Rosa, Guatemala, Sep 28, 2026 12:49 am (GMT -6) (15 km WNW)
2.3 quake 22 km northeast of Cuilapa, Departamento de Santa Rosa, Guatemala, Sep 27, 2026 03:52 pm (GMT -6) (15 km WNW)
2.2 quake 22 km northeast of Cuilapa, Departamento de Santa Rosa, Guatemala, Sep 28, 2026 12:44 am (GMT -6) (15 km WNW)
2.1 quake 22 km northeast of Cuilapa, Departamento de Santa Rosa, Guatemala, Sep 28, 2026 04:56 am (GMT -6) (15 km WNW)
All earthquakes at Flores
Flores, also known as Volcán Amayo, is a volcanic field about 10 km west of Jutiapa in southeastern Guatemala. Its last eruption is undated, and none are known from approximately the past 11,700 years.

Isarog volcano (Luzon Island): magnitude 2.4 earthquake

A magnitude 2.4 earthquake occurred at the volcano 17 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 16.00 km depth at 12 km distance NNE from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.4 quake 23 km east of Calabanga, Province of Camarines Sur, Bicol, Philippines, Sep 28, 2026 10:43 am (GMT +8) (12 km NNE)
All earthquakes at Isarog
Isarog is a 1,966 m stratovolcano in southeastern Luzon with a broad breached summit crater and a major debris-avalanche deposit. Its only confirmed eruptive period is dated to around 3500 BCE.

Karadağ volcano (Turkey): 3 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.1

3 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 18 minutes, the last being recorded quake 20 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 11.60 and 6.90 km.
Earthquake details:
2.1 quake 20 km north of Karaman, Karaman, Turkey, Sep 28, 2026 02:59 am (GMT +3) (12 km ESE)
1.8 quake 21 km north of Karaman, Karaman, Turkey, Sep 28, 2026 03:10 am (GMT +3) (12 km ESE)
1.5 quake 21 km north of Karaman, Karaman, Turkey, Sep 28, 2026 03:17 am (GMT +3) (14 km ESE)
All earthquakes at Karadağ

Kolbeinsey Ridge volcano (Iceland): magnitude 3.5 earthquake

A magnitude 3.5 earthquake occurred at the volcano 2 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 12.20 km depth at 10 km distance WNW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
3.5 quake 62 km north of Siglufjordur, Northeast, Iceland, Sep 28, 2026 05:38 pm (Reykjavik time) (10 km WNW)
All earthquakes at Kolbeinsey Ridge
Kolbeinsey Ridge is a submarine fissure-vent system north of Iceland, with tiny Kolbeinsey Island as its only expression above sea level. Historical eruption reports from 1372 and 1755 have uncertain locations.

Masaya volcano (Nicaragua): magnitude 2.5 earthquake

A magnitude 2.5 earthquake occurred at the volcano 1 hour 50 minutes ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 15.00 km depth at 9 km distance NNE from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.5 quake Departamento de Masaya, 14 km southeast of Managua, Nicaragua, Sep 28, 2026 12:00 pm (GMT -6) (9 km NNE)
All earthquakes at Masaya
Masaya is a frequently active Nicaraguan volcano about 20 km southeast of Managua. Known for its intermittent lava lake, it has also produced lava flows, explosive eruptions, ashfall and prolonged gas emissions.

Mount Adams volcano (Washington State): 7 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.6

7 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 11 hours, the last being recorded quake 9 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 1.95 and 0.09 km.
Earthquake details: (only 5 largest)
2.6 quake Skamania County, 55 mi southwest of Yakima, Yakima County, Washington, United States, Sep 27, 2026 05:12 pm (GMT -7) (3 km WNW)
1.4 quake 55 mi southwest of Yakima, Yakima County, Washington, United States, Sep 27, 2026 04:30 pm (GMT -7) (3 km NW)
1.2 quake Skamania County, 55 mi southwest of Yakima, Yakima County, Washington, United States, Sep 28, 2026 03:59 am (GMT -7) (3 km WNW)
1.1 quake 55 mi southwest of Yakima, Yakima County, Washington, United States, Sep 27, 2026 05:05 pm (GMT -7) (3 km NW)
1.0 quake 55 mi southwest of Yakima, Yakima County, Washington, United States, Sep 28, 2026 04:38 am (Universal Time) (2 km W)
All earthquakes at Mount Adams
Mount Adams is a large stratovolcano in south-central Washington with more than 60 flank vents. Its last known eruption occurred around 950 CE, producing minor tephra and possibly a small east-flank lava flow.

Numazawa volcano (Honshu): magnitude 2.8 earthquake

A magnitude 2.8 earthquake occurred at the volcano 12 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 6.70 km depth at 12 km distance WSW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.8 quake 46 km west of Aizu-Wakamatsu, Fukushima, Japan, Sep 28, 2026 04:24 pm (GMT +9) (12 km WSW)
All earthquakes at Numazawa
Numazawa is a Japanese shield volcano with a 1.5 × 2 km lake-filled caldera. Its only listed confirmed eruptive period was a major explosive and effusive event several thousand years ago.

Paluweh volcano (Lesser Sunda Islands): magnitude 3.2 earthquake

A magnitude 3.2 earthquake occurred at the volcano 6 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 13.00 km depth at 15 km distance NNW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
3.2 quake Flores Sea, 72 km north of Ende, Kabupaten Ende, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, Sep 28, 2026 10:16 pm (GMT +8) (15 km NNW)
All earthquakes at Paluweh
Paluweh is an island-forming stratovolcano north of Flores, Indonesia. Its major eruptions include a destructive, tsunami-producing event in 1928 and deadly pyroclastic flows in 2013.

Sabancaya volcano (Peru): magnitude 3.3 earthquake

A magnitude 3.3 earthquake occurred at the volcano 1 hour 16 minutes ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 9.00 km depth at 2 km distance N from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
3.3 quake 78 km northwest of Arequipa, Arequipa, Peru, Sep 28, 2026 01:33 pm (GMT -5) (2 km N)
All earthquakes at Sabancaya
Sabancaya is an active stratovolcano in Peru whose observed eruptions date to 1750. Its recent activity has included frequent explosions, ash plumes, lava-dome growth, pyroclastic flows and lahars.

Tahual volcano (Guatemala): magnitude 2.5 earthquake

A magnitude 2.5 earthquake occurred at the volcano 16 hours ago. The quake, which might be volcanic in origin, was located at a depth of 2.00 km depth at 15 km distance WNW from the volcano.
Earthquake details:
2.5 quake 20 km south of Jalapa, Departamento de Jalapa, Guatemala, Sep 27, 2026 09:52 pm (GMT -6) (15 km WNW)
All earthquakes at Tahual
Tahual is an eroded, forested stratovolcano south of Monjas in Guatemala. A cone near its northeastern base produced a short basaltic lava flow during approximately the past 11,700 years, but the date of the volcano’s last eruption is unknown.

Tecuamburro volcano (Guatemala): 2 earthquakes up to magnitude 2.6

2 earthquakes occurred near (under) the volcano during 7 minutes, the last being recorded quake 21 hours ago. Hypocenter depths ranged between 6.30 and 3.20 km.
Earthquake details:
2.6 quake 12 km southeast of Cuilapa, Departamento de Santa Rosa, Guatemala, Sep 27, 2026 05:00 pm (GMT -6) (17 km E)
1.3 quake 13 km southeast of Cuilapa, Departamento de Santa Rosa, Guatemala, Sep 27, 2026 05:07 pm (GMT -6) (18 km E)
All earthquakes at Tecuamburro
Tecuamburro is a forested stratovolcano and lava-dome complex in Guatemala. Its only dated eruption, about 2,900 years ago, formed the Laguna Ixpaco tuff ring.
https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes-volcanoes/news/366474/Volcano-earthquake-report-2026-09-28.html

Possible earthquake reported near Tokyo, Japan

We are receiving unverified early reports of ground shaking possibly caused by seismic activity in or near Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan, on 28 Sep 2026 (GMT) at approximately 19:45 GMT.
There are no details yet on the magnitude or depth of this possible quake. If confirmed, we can expect more accurate data to emerge in the next few minutes. The location, magnitude, and time mentioned are indicative, based on our best-fit seismic model. They are temporary until our AllQuakes monitoring service receives more exact scientific data from a national or international seismological agency. Check back here shortly and stay safe.

Earthquake data:
Date & time: Sep 29, 2026 04:45 am (GMT +9) local time (28 Sep 2026 19:45 GMT)
Magnitude: unspecified
Hypocenter depth: unspecified
Epicenter coordinates: 35.67°N / 139.74°E (Tokyo, Japan)
Primary data source: VolcanoDiscovery
https://www.volcanodiscovery.com/earthquakes/news/367090/Possible-earthquake-reported-near-Tokyo-Japan.html

SPC - No watches are valid as of Mon Sep 28 19:43:02 UTC 2026
No watches are valid as of Mon Sep 28 19:43:02 UTC 2026.
https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/watch/

SPC MD 2330
MD 2330 CONCERNING SEVERE POTENTIAL...WATCH UNLIKELY FOR WESTERN SOUTH DAKOTA VICINITY

Mesoscale Discussion 2330
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0240 PM CDT Mon Sep 28 2026

Areas affected...western South Dakota vicinity

Concerning...Severe potential...Watch unlikely 

Valid 281940Z - 282145Z

Probability of Watch Issuance...5 percent

SUMMARY...Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms may produce
sporadic hail through evening. Severe potential is expected to
remain limited, and a watch is not anticipated.

DISCUSSION...Thunderstorms are developing near the Black Hills
across northeast WY this afternoon. This activity is developing near
the surface low and attendant cold front within an area that has
seen less cloudiness/stronger heating. An area of cumulus
development is noted in visible satellite imagery where clearing has
been more prevalent across northwest SD into southwest ND.
Additional thunderstorm development is expected within this area
over the next few hours.

Latest mesoanalysis shows MLCAPE around 1000-1500 J/kg and 7-7.5
C/km midlevel lapse rates across the region, which aligns well with
18z RAOBS from UNR and BIS. Effective shear magnitudes around 30 kt
and elongated hodographs above 2 km in combination with this
thermodynamic environment suggests that a few organized updrafts
could support marginally severe hail. With time, and northeast
extent, convection may become more elevated given greater low-level
inhibition where cloudiness has persisted, and as the cold front
begins to surge east/southeast during the evening.

..Leitman/Gleason.. 09/28/2026

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

ATTN...WFO...ABR...BIS...UNR...BYZ...

LAT...LON   43940426 44030437 44440477 44580487 45020470 45900400
            46360322 46590226 46580178 46450131 46210092 45720060
            44920073 44340101 43950156 43630251 43550340 43940426 

MOST PROBABLE PEAK WIND GUST...UP TO 60 MPH
MOST PROBABLE PEAK HAIL SIZE...UP TO 1.25 IN

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https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/md/md2330.html

M 2.8 - 63 km ESE of Pedro Bay, Alaska

Time

2026-09-21 03:02:22 UTC

2026-09-21 03:02:22 UTC at epicenter

Location

59.511°N 153.112°W

Depth

101.70 km (63.19 mi)

https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/aka2026srzvla

M 1.4 - 16 km WSW of Johannesburg, CA

Time

2026-09-27 07:03:25 UTC

2026-09-27 07:03:25 UTC at epicenter

Location

35.310°N 117.791°W

Depth

6.83 km (4.24 mi)

https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/ci41339735

M 1.7 - 11 km SE of Fern Forest, Hawaii

Time

2026-09-26 00:20:29 UTC

2026-09-26 00:20:29 UTC at epicenter

Location

19.388°N 155.065°W

Depth

7.74 km (4.81 mi)

https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/hv75043807

M 1.6 - 77 km WNW of Karluk, Alaska

Time

2026-09-21 02:55:35 UTC

2026-09-21 02:55:35 UTC at epicenter

Location

57.843°N 155.648°W

Depth

15.40 km (9.57 mi)

https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/aka2026srzpsk

M 2.2 - 25 km N of Fox River, Alaska

DYFI? - I

Time

2026-09-28 18:23:11 UTC

2026-09-28 18:23:11 UTC at epicenter

Location

60.089°N 150.961°W

Depth

50.20 km (31.19 mi)

https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/aka2026tgcrze

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M 1.8 - 57 km S of Whites City, New Mexico

Time

2026-09-28 18:59:52 UTC

2026-09-28 18:59:52 UTC at epicenter

Location

31.659°N 104.469°W

Depth

5.69 km (3.54 mi)

https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/tx2026tdbvxd

M 2.7 - 36 km NW of Ninilchik, Alaska

DYFI? - I

Time

2026-09-21 02:29:56 UTC

2026-09-21 02:29:56 UTC at epicenter

Location

60.312°N 152.059°W

Depth

78.40 km (48.72 mi)

https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/aka2026srytln

M 0.8 - 21 km NNW of Searles Valley, CA

Time

2026-09-15 08:13:50 UTC

2026-09-15 08:13:50 UTC at epicenter

Location

35.942°N 117.480°W

Depth

2.38 km (1.48 mi)

https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/ci41333039

M 2.4 - 37 km SSW of Lamesa, Texas

Time

2026-09-26 15:24:38 UTC

2026-09-26 15:24:38 UTC at epicenter

Location

32.444°N 102.157°W

Depth

7.37 km (4.58 mi)

https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/tx2026szdgsg

M 2.1 - 58 km S of Whites City, New Mexico

Time

2026-09-28 19:02:41 UTC

2026-09-28 19:02:41 UTC at epicenter

Location

31.650°N 104.460°W

Depth

6.77 km (4.20 mi)

https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/tx2026tdbyif

M 1.7 - 14 km NNE of Hawaiian Ocean View, Hawaii

Time

2026-09-26 02:14:18 UTC

2026-09-26 02:14:18 UTC at epicenter

Location

19.175°N 155.691°W

Depth

9.73 km (6.05 mi)

https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/hv75043817

M 2.3 - 71 km NNW of Aleneva, Alaska

Time

2026-09-21 02:21:32 UTC

2026-09-21 02:21:32 UTC at epicenter

Location

58.627°N 153.475°W

Depth

81.50 km (50.64 mi)

https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/aka2026srymeg

M 0.3 - 18 km SSW of La Quinta, CA

Time

2026-09-28 17:06:44 UTC

2026-09-28 17:06:44 UTC at epicenter

Location

33.525°N 116.418°W

Depth

13.31 km (8.27 mi)

https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/ci10254486

M 0.9 - 9 km WNW of Anza, CA

Time

2026-09-28 02:45:25 UTC

2026-09-28 02:45:25 UTC at epicenter

Location

33.577°N 116.763°W

Depth

12.79 km (7.95 mi)

https://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/eventpage/ci41340079

SPC Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook
SPC Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook

Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook  
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0229 PM CDT Mon Sep 28 2026

Valid 291200Z - 301200Z

...Sacramento Valley and Southern California...
Surface high pressure filtering into the Intermountain West as a
closed upper low progresses into the Desert Southwest will 
contribute to dry northerly flow across portions of the Sacramento
Valley and parts of southern CA D2/Tuesday. Northerly winds of 10-15
mph will funnel into the Sacramento Valley Tuesday as a thermal
trough strengthens over the region. Temperatures in the 90s and RH
reductions of close to 10% are expected by Tuesday afternoon. This
hot and dry environment will align with enhanced north winds to
support elevated fire weather conditions amid a drying fuelscape.
Northerly, offshore wind trajectories and RH as low as 15% will also
affect southern Santa Barbara County and the mountains and foothills
of Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. Wind speeds in favored terrain
gaps should reach 15-20 mph with higher gusts of 40-45 mph. Thus,
Elevated highlights have been maintained for portions of southern
CA.

...North-Central Montana...
50-60 knot mid-level zonal flow and tightening surface pressure
gradient across the northern High Plains will contribute to dry
downslope flow over portions of north-central MT Tuesday. The
existing elevated area was shifted slightly eastward accounting for
latest model guidance consensus showing a upward trend in RH and
cloud cover along and just downstream of higher terrain.

..Williams.. 09/28/2026

.PREV DISCUSSION... /ISSUED 0159 AM CDT Mon Sep 28 2026/

...Synopsis...
...Southern California...
Surface high pressure expanding across the Great Basin as an upper
low moves into the Southwest will maintain dry, breezy offshore flow
across parts of southern CA on Tuesday. Northerly winds of 15-20
mph, with gusts to 30-45, are possible in wind-prone areas across
southern Santa Barbara County and the mountains and foothills of
Ventura and Los Angeles Counties. RH of 15-20 percent, combined with
increasingly dry fuels, will support elevated fire-weather
conditions. 

...North-central Montana...
Increasing westerly flow aloft and a tightening surface pressure
gradient across the northern Rockies/High Plains will promote
breezy, downslope winds across north-central MT on Tuesday. Westerly
surface winds of 15-25 mph and minimum RH of 15-20 percent will
overlap dry fuels, yielding elevated fire-weather conditions.

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

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https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/fire_wx/fwdy2.html

Maximum Temperature: 21°C (70°F), Minimum Temperature: 11°C (52°F), Wind Direction: southerly, Wind Speed: 10mph, Visibility: Moderate, Pressure: 1008mb, Humidity: 76%, UV Risk: 4, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 07:08 BST, Sunset: 18:49 BST

Source: Wednesday: Thundery Showers, Minimum Temperature: 11°C (52°F) Maximum Temperature: 21°C (70°F)

Maximum Temperature: 22°C (72°F), Minimum Temperature: 18°C (64°F), Wind Direction: easterly, Wind Speed: 11mph, Visibility: Very Good, Pressure: 1014mb, Humidity: 81%, UV Risk: 2, Pollution: Low, Sunrise: 07:06 BST, Sunset: 18:51 BST

Source: Tuesday: Light Cloud, Minimum Temperature: 18°C (64°F) Maximum Temperature: 22°C (72°F)

Minimum Temperature: 9°C (48°F), Wind Direction: easterly, Wind Speed: 5mph, Visibility: Very Good, Pressure: 1020mb, Humidity: 76%, UV Risk: 1, Pollution: Low, Sunset: 18:54 BST

Source: Tonight: Clear Sky, Minimum Temperature: 9°C (48°F)

In Pass Christian, Mississippi, a wildlife center dedicates its efforts to training orphaned raccoon kits for their return to the wild. Through engaging, hands-on methods, staff members equip these young raccoons with essential survival techniques, such as foraging, swimming, and evading dangers. After around six months of training, the young raccoons are released back into their natural forest environments, significantly improving their chances of thriving in the wild.

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