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SRNL Weather Center Fire Forecast (PM)

Date:
May 19, 2026
Forecast Period:
8:00 PM Today (May 19, 2026) through 8:00 AM Three Days from Now (May 23, 2026)
Discussion:
Warmer weather and southerly wind continues as a high pressure ridge remains over the Southeast. As the pattern shifts going into Thursday, we will see bouts of rain and scattered thunderstorms affecting the CSRA.
Special Conditions:
Short Term Forecast
(** Scroll table to see more information **)
Tonight (May 19) Wednesday (May 20) Wednesday Night
Sky Condition Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Mostly Clear then Partly Cloudy
Max/Min Temp 65 92 66
1st Period Wind Direction/Speed SSE 2-6, gusts to 11 Light and Variable SSE 2-6, gusts to 11
2nd Period Wind Direction/Speed Light and variable SSE 2-5, gusts to 10 S 1-4, gusts to 6
Humidity % (min/max) 85 35 85
Stability D A D
Mixing Height (ft) 500 4500 500
Transport Direction/Speed (mph) S 5 S 10 S 5
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 N/A N/A N/A
Extended Forecast for May 21 - 23
Thursday (May 21) Friday (May 22) Saturday (May 23)
State of the Weather Partly Cloudy then Thunderstorms Rain Showers then Thunderstorms Sunny
Maximum Temp (F) 91 86 87
Minimum Temp (F) 65 69 69
Surface Wind Direction/Speed (MPH) SSE 2-5, gusts to 10 SE 5-8, gusts to 15 S 5-8, gusts to 15
Humidity Moderate High High
Dispersion Potential Good Good Good
PrecipitationChance 40 80 0
Precipitation Type Isolated Thunderstorms Showers and Thunderstorms Showers and Thunderstorms
Updated May 19, 2026 03:18 PM
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