SRNL Weather Center Fire Forecast (PM)
Date:
August 26, 2026
Forecast Period:
8:00 PM Today (August 26, 2026) through 8:00 AM Three Days from Now (August 30, 2026)
Discussion:
Moisture will return today, along with somewhat higher heat stress and PM thunderstorms.
Special Conditions:
Short Term Forecast
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| Tonight (August 26) | Thursday (August 27) | Thursday Night | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Condition | Mostly Cloudy | Mostly Sunny then Thunderstorms | Clear then Thunderstorms |
| Max/Min Temp | 72 | 90 | 72 |
| 1st Period Wind Direction/Speed | SSE 1-2, gusts to 3 | SW 2-4, gusts to 8 | light and variable |
| 2nd Period Wind Direction/Speed | light and variable | SW 3-6, gusts to 12 | light and variable |
| Humidity % (min/max) | 98 | 65 | 98 |
| Stability | E | B | E |
| Mixing Height (ft) | 400 | 5000 | 400 |
| Transport Direction/Speed (mph) | S 8 | SW 10 | SW 8 |
| Precipitation Chance (%) | 40 | 60 | 40 |
| Precipitation Start-Stop | ongoing | ongoing | ongoing |
| Precipitation Type | Scattered thunderstorms | Scattered thunderstorms | Scattered thunderstorms |
| Precipitation Amount | 0.10-0.25, with more possible in thunderstorm areas | 0.15-0.45, with more possible in thunderstorm areas | 0.15-0.45, with more possible in thunderstorm areas |
| Fog Potential | light patchy fog after midnight | light patchy fog till 8am | light patchy fog after midnight |
Extended Forecast for August 28 - 30
| Friday (August 28) | Saturday (August 29) | Sunday (August 30) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| State of the Weather | Partly Cloudy | Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy | Sunny |
| Maximum Temp (F) | 91 | 90 | 90 |
| Minimum Temp (F) | 75 | 70 | 72 |
| Surface Wind Direction/Speed (MPH) | SW 3-6, gusts to 12 | E 3-5, gusts to 10 | ESE 3-5, gusts to 10 |
| Humidity | High | High | High |
| Dispersion Potential | Fair | Fair | Good |
| PrecipitationChance | 70 | 60 | 30 |
| Precipitation Type | Scattered thunderstorms | Scattered thunderstorms | Scattered thunderstorms |
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