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SRNL Weather Center Fire Forecast (AM)

Date:
May 18, 2026
Forecast Period:
8:00 AM Today (May 18, 2026) through 8:00 AM Tomorrow (May 19, 2026)
Discussion:
Warm and dry weather continues this week as high pressure ridge is predominant over the eastern US. Temperatures will reach the low-90s across the CSRA - follow heat stress guidance when conducting remote & outdoor work. As the pattern changes, we will see rain and thunderstorms entering the picture Thu-Fri.
Special Conditions:
Short Term Forecast
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Today (May 18) Tonight (May 18) Tuesday (May 19)
Sky Condition Partly Cloudy then Sunny Clear then Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Max/Min Temp 92 64 92
1st Period Wind Direction/Speed SE 1-4, gusts to 7 SE 2-6, gusts to 11 Light and variable
2nd Period Wind Direction/Speed SE 5-8, gusts to 15 Light and variable SSE 2-6, gusts to 11
Humidity % (min/max) 35 95 40
Stability A D B
Mixing Height (ft) 5500 Inversion 10pm-8am 4500
Transport Direction/Speed (mph) SE 15 N/A S 10
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 Patchy fog possible before 9am Patchy fog possible 4am-8am Patchy fog possible before 8am
Updated May 18, 2026 06:22 AM
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