| A thunderstorm complex in eastern Oklahoma
disrupted the convergent wind pattern this morning. This complex washed or moved away ozone
precursors and other pollutants to an unclear extent. As a result, this forecast carries high
uncertainty. The showers will clear
away and leave sunshine, which increases ozone for this afternoon. Light southerly breezes will bring Saharan
dust to Oklahoma throughout the forecast period. The heat dome over the southwestern states
will persist, but isolated rain showers may limit extreme temperatures and
ozone concentrations and disrupt the wind patterns. The hot pattern will persist into
September. |