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National Weather Service Fire Weather Outlooks

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The National Weather Service (NWS) Storm Prediction Center's Fire Weather Outlooks are intended to delineate areas of the continental U.S. where pre-existing fuel conditions, combined with forecast weather conditions, will result in a significant threat for the ignition and/or spread of wildfires. This product is designed for use in the NWS, as well as other federal, state, and local government agencies. Each outlook consists of a categorical forecast that graphically depicts fire weather risk areas across the continental United States, along with a text narrative. 

Interactive Map: 1-Day Fire Weather Outlook

Forecast Risk of Fire Weather

How to

What can I do with these data?

  • Outlook consists of a categorical forecast that graphically depicts fire weather risk areas across the continental United States

How do I use the site?

  • Roll your cursor over or click the names/labels of outlook products to view the maps.
  • To save image, right-click the map and select “Save Image As...”

What do the fire weather outlook classifications mean?

  • ELEVATED: Elevated risk from wind and relative humidity
  • CRITICAL: Critical risk from wind and relative humidity
  • EXTREME: Extremely critical risk from wind and relative humidity
  • ISODRYT: Elevated risk from dry thunderstorms
  • SCTDRYT: Critical risk from dry thunderstorms

Access

Day 1 Fire Weather Outlooks: Updates daily

Day 2 Fire Weather Outlooks: Updates daily

Day 3-8 Fire Weather Outlooks: Updates daily and categorical and probability maps for individual days or combined