


Fire Weather Outlook Discussion
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
901 FNUS22 KWNS 180702 FWDDY2 Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 0201 AM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025 Valid 191200Z - 201200Z ...Synopsis... A amplifying mid-level ridge over the Four Corners region and north-central U.S. will support a large area of hot and dry conditions to much of the Intermountain West Tuesday. While flow aloft will not be overly strong as the ridge continues to build, occasional 15 mph surface gusts and terrain-augmented winds are possible during the afternoon over parts of the eastern Great Basin. In combination with the very hot and dry conditions, elevated fire-weather conditions are expected for a few hours Tuesday afternoon within exceptionally dry fuels. ...Northern Rockies... To the northwest, a mid-level trough and remnant monsoon moisture should continue to promote isolated thunderstorm potential across the higher terrain of the northern Rockies. While lightning is possible, the very isolated storms are expected over areas with less receptive fuels. This should largely limit, but not entirely negate ignition potential Tuesday. ..Lyons.. 08/18/2025 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov/fire for graphic product... $$