Day 3-8 Fire Weather Outlook  
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0444 PM CDT Sun Oct 25 2026

Valid 271200Z - 021200Z

...Synopsis...
A series of mid-level short wave troughs will eject northeastward
into the Central Plains and Upper Midwest through Day 5/Thursday,
supporting areas of precipitation across the Plains towards the
Great Lakes through midweek. A strong mid-level jet stretching from
the Great Basin to the Northern Plains will couple with an evolving
surface trough in eastern MT to support enhanced westerly winds
across portions of eastern/northeastern WY Day 3/Tuesday. However,
marginal fuels, limited RH reductions and cooler temperatures should
mitigate a broader fire weather threat across WY. 

A broader trough pattern with an increasing southwesterly flow
component returns across the western U.S. through the end of the
week. Ridging will likely remain in place across the eastern U.S.
promoting persistent dry and warm conditions across much of the Deep
South. Fuels are driest across the lower MS River Basin but light
surface winds will tend to limit significant fire weather concerns
through the week.

..Williams.. 10/25/2026

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