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SRNL Weather Center Fire Forecast (PM)

Date:
May 08, 2026
Forecast Period:
8:00 PM Today (May 08, 2026) through 8:00 AM Three Days from Now (May 12, 2026)
Discussion:
High pressure will briefly move over the region today bringing sunnier conditions. As it moves offshore overnight, it will bring southwesterly winds and additional moisture to the area, leading to scattered showers across the region through the weekend.
Special Conditions:
Next week forecast: Rain is expected to end on Monday, followed by clearer and mostly sunny skies through the week. Temperatures are expected to warm into the mid-80s by week's end, with moderate humidity through the week.
Short Term Forecast
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Tonight (May 08) Saturday (May 09) Saturday Night
Sky Condition Mostly Cloudy Rain Showers Rain Showers
Max/Min Temp 58 80 61
1st Period Wind Direction/Speed SE 1-4, gusts to 7 SW 2-5, gusts to 12 SW 5-7, gusts to 15
2nd Period Wind Direction/Speed S 1-3, gusts to 6 SW 2-5, gusts to 12 SW 3-6, gusts to 12
Humidity % (min/max) 98 60 100
Stability E B D
Mixing Height (ft) Inversion 9p-8a 3500 300
Transport Direction/Speed (mph) N/A SW 15 SW 12
Precipitation Chance (%) 0 70 90
Precipitation Start-Stop N/A After 8am Continuing
Precipitation Type N/A Scattered showers with an isolated thunderstorm possible Scattered showers with an isolated thunderstorm possible
Precipitation Amount N/A 0.10 - 0.25 0.10 - 0.25
Fog Potential Fog after 2am Patchy fog before 9am Patchy fog possible
Extended Forecast for May 10 - 12
Sunday (May 10) Monday (May 11) Tuesday (May 12)
State of the Weather Mostly Cloudy then Thunderstorms Thunderstorms Sunny
Maximum Temp (F) 81 80 74
Minimum Temp (F) 61 63 55
Surface Wind Direction/Speed (MPH) SW 4-9, gusts to 18 NW 3-7, gusts to 15 NE 3-7, gusts to 13
Humidity High High Moderate
Dispersion Potential Fair Fair Good
PrecipitationChance 80 80 0
Precipitation Type Rain showers with isolated thunderstorms Showers and thunderstorms N/A
Updated May 08, 2026 01:29 PM
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