| The persistent and self-reinforcing pattern
of southerly breezes beneath the heat dome, minor variations in moderate
Saharan dust, and gradually desiccation of vegetation will continue for weeks
to come. Isolated thunderstorms will
enhance high fire danger in the western counties, but spotty rain showers may
develop in the Panhandle. Any fires
may produce locally unhealthy smoke.
Early next week, lighter winds may allow ozone to reach the moderate
category near and downwind of major cities.
Thicker Saharan dust may arrive toward the middle of next week. |