Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook  
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1248 AM CDT Thu May 28 2026

Valid 291200Z - 301200Z

...Synopsis...
An upper-level low over the Great Basin will translate into an open
wave as persistent ridging continues across the central CONUS. A
compact upper low will move out of southern Quebec into New England
on Friday night, transporting ample moisture and a southward
progressing cold front. Fire weather concerns are expected to remain
limited to the eastern Great Basin and Southwest as the upper-level
trough advances northward. 

...Great Basin and Southwest...
Dry, southerly flow is expected to continue into Day 2/Friday as
upper level troughing lifts over the region. At peak heating, RH
reductions to 15-20% and south-southwesterly winds of 15-25 mph are
expected to promote Elevated fire weather conditions across the
eastern Great Basin, Colorado Plateau, and portions of the
Southwest. A 50-60 kt mid-level jet will emerge at the base of the
lifting trough, supporting a narrow region of locally critical fire
weather conditions in terrain-favored areas of the Four Corners
where wind gusts of up to 35 mph and less than 15% RH may coalesce.

..Elizalde-Garcia.. 05/28/2026

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