| Scattered thunderstorms developed overnight
in northern Oklahoma and will continue to cross the state through the
weekend. Although moderate fine
particulate matter may register today, the precipitation washes pollution
from the atmosphere and ultimately will restore good air quality. Stiff breezes may loft some dust in drier
areas on Saturday and Sunday as a series of strong low-pressure areas crosses
the northern Great Plains. The warm
southerly winds will sustain scattered thunderstorms on a diurnal cycle
through next week. In western Oklahoma
and the Panhandle, however, dry and breezy weather will create high fire
danger and sustain moderate ozone.
Ozone also may develop in urban areas between rain showers. |