Valid 2026-10-27 17:00 UTC – 2026-10-28 12:00 UTC

NO CRITICAL AREAS

No changes were made to the forecast as previously described. Recent widespread rainfall and cooler-than-normal daytime temperatures have limited the overall fire environment threat across the CONUS. In addition to westerly flow (sustained 15-25 mph surface winds) over WY and western SD, northeasterly flow (sustained 10-15 mph surface winds) over much of the Florida Peninsula is worth mentioning. However, forecast near-normal temperatures amid afternoon RHs unlikely to fall below 50% will similarly preclude a significant fire weather risk there.

Stearns · 10/27/2026

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Issued 1253 AM CDT Tue Oct 27 2026

Synopsis

Fire weather concerns remain low across the CONUS today. A robust 60-70 kt mid-level jet on the southern periphery of an upper trough will overspread WY into the northern Plains. Surface lee troughing across the northern High Plains and the presence of a strong mid-level jet will support downslope enhanced westerly winds of 20-30 mph and minimum RH of 20% across portions of central/eastern WY into western SD. However, cooler daytime high temperatures in the 50s to low 60s amid a marginal fuel environment will limit a broader fire weather threat.