| 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. Stronger southerly breezes
and dry lightning from isolated thunderstorms in the Panhandle and western
Oklahoma will enhance fire danger today and tomorrow. 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. |