


Fire Weather Outlook Discussion
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
823 FNUS21 KWNS 180702 FWDDY1 Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0201 AM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025 Valid 181200Z - 191200Z ...NO CRITICAL AREAS... ...Synopsis... As upper-level ridging builds rapidly over the West, modest south-southwest deep layer flow and efficient daytime mixing of a deep/dry boundary layer will support sustained south-southwest winds of 10-12 mph across southern/northern NV this afternoon. Winds combined with relative humidity nearing 10 percent will support short duration and localized elevated fire weather conditions across southern, central and northeastern NV where very dry fuels exist. ...Northern Rockies/Central Idaho Mountains... A mid-level trough will persist over the Northwest on the periphery of the building upper ridge. Residual Pacific/monsoon moisture and daytime heating will result in isolated showers and thunderstorms across northern ID and higher terrain of western MT. Although northeast thunderstorm motions of 25-30 knots will limit rainfall, fuels remain mostly non-receptive to new lightning ignitions across the Northern Rockies, precluding introduction of dry thunderstorm highlights. ..Lyons.. 08/18/2025 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... $$