SRNL Weather Center Fire Forecast (AM)
Date:
April 24, 2026
Forecast Period:
8:00 AM Today (April 24, 2026) through 8:00 AM Tomorrow (April 25, 2026)
Discussion:
Sunny and dry conditions continue today. Chances of more weather activity this weekend and the high pressure ridge over the region breaks down and a front moves over the area on the weekend with potential for rain.
Special Conditions:
Fire risk due to weather conditions continues today. Additionally, smoke from regional fires might be transported into the area again today.
Extended forecast: The area is currently under drought conditions and expected to remain in it for the next few weeks to a month. Below averages temperatures expected in the next two week period with seasonal amounts of precipitation. A shift in pattern will produce temperatures slightly above average in the 3-4 weeks period.
Short Term Forecast
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| Today (April 24) | Tonight (April 24) | Saturday (April 25) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Condition | Mostly Sunny then Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Sunny then Rain Showers |
| Max/Min Temp | 85 | 60 | 86 |
| 1st Period Wind Direction/Speed | SW 2-4, gusts to 8 | S 2-4, gusts to 8 | SW 3-5, gusts to 10 |
| 2nd Period Wind Direction/Speed | SW 3-5, gusts to 10 | Light and variable | SW 5-7, gusts to 15 |
| Humidity % (min/max) | 30 | 90 | 35 |
| Stability | A | F | B |
| Mixing Height (ft) | 8500 | strong inversion 9pm-6pm | 9000 |
| Transport Direction/Speed (mph) | W 10 | N/A | SW 25 |
| Precipitation Chance (%) | 0 | 10 | 20 |
| Precipitation Start-Stop | N/A | 6pm-10pm | After 5 pm |
| Precipitation Type | N/A | Isolated showers | Rain Showers and thunderstorms |
| Precipitation Amount | N/A | 0.0-0.1 | 0.0-0.1 |
| Fog Potential | None expected | None expected | None expected |
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