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SRNL Weather Center Fire Forecast (PM)

Date:
October 20, 2026
Forecast Period:
8:00 PM Today (October 20, 2026) through 8:00 AM Three Days from Now (October 24, 2026)
Discussion:
Strong high pressure centered over the eastern US will keep northerly flow in place with clear skies and light winds.
Special Conditions:
Short Term Forecast
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Tonight (October 20) Wednesday (October 21) Wednesday Night
Sky Condition Clear then Clear Sunny then Sunny Clear then Clear
Max/Min Temp 45 76 47
1st Period Wind Direction/Speed N 1-4, gusts to 8 NE 2-5, gusts to 10 N 1-4, gusts to 8
2nd Period Wind Direction/Speed N 1-4, gusts to 8 NE 2-5, gusts to 10 N 1-4, gusts to 8
Humidity % (min/max) 75 40 90
Stability F A F
Mixing Height (ft) Inversion 8p-10a 4000 Inversion 8p-10a
Transport Direction/Speed (mph) N/A N 15 N/A
Precipitation Chance (%) 0 0 0
Precipitation Start-Stop N/A N/A N/A
Precipitation Type N/A N/A N/A
Precipitation Amount N/A N/A N/A
Fog Potential None expected None expected None expected
Extended Forecast for October 22 - 24
Thursday (October 22) Friday (October 23) Saturday (October 24)
State of the Weather Sunny then Sunny Sunny then Sunny Sunny then Sunny
Maximum Temp (F) 78 75 73
Minimum Temp (F) 47 44 46
Surface Wind Direction/Speed (MPH) N 2-5, gusts to 10 NE 5-9, gusts to 18 NE 6-12, gusts to 24
Humidity Low Low Low
Dispersion Potential Good Good Good
PrecipitationChance 0 0 0
Precipitation Type N/A N/A N/A
Updated October 20, 2026 03:22 PM
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