SRNL Weather Center Fire Forecast (PM)
Date:
May 20, 2026
Forecast Period:
8:00 PM Today (May 20, 2026) through 8:00 AM Three Days from Now (May 24, 2026)
Discussion:
As high pressure ridge remains over the southeast today, we will expect warmer temperatures and southerly winds to persist today and tomorrow. Rain will come into the picture some time tomorrow evening and will be impacting the CSRA going into the weekend.
Special Conditions:
Short Term Forecast
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| Tonight (May 20) | Thursday (May 21) | Thursday Night | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Condition | Mostly Clear then Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy then Thunderstorms | Partly Cloudy then Rain Showers |
| Max/Min Temp | 66 | 92 | 67 |
| 1st Period Wind Direction/Speed | SSE 2-6, gusts to 11 | S 1-3, gusts to 5 | SE 1-3, gusts to 5 |
| 2nd Period Wind Direction/Speed | S 1-4, gusts to 6 | S 2-6, gusts to 11 | SE 1-3, gusts to 5 |
| Humidity % (min/max) | 85 | 40 | 90 |
| Stability | D | A | D |
| Mixing Height (ft) | 500 | 5500 | 500 |
| Transport Direction/Speed (mph) | S 5 | S 10 | SE 10 |
| Precipitation Chance (%) | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Precipitation Start-Stop | N/A | After 6pm | Before 3am |
| Precipitation Type | N/A | Isolated Thunderstorms | Isolated Thunderstorms |
| Precipitation Amount | N/A | <0.1 | <0.1 |
| Fog Potential | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Extended Forecast for May 22 - 24
| Friday (May 22) | Saturday (May 23) | Sunday (May 24) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| State of the Weather | Rain Showers then Thunderstorms | Rain Showers then Thunderstorms | Rain Showers then Thunderstorms |
| Maximum Temp (F) | 90 | 87 | 88 |
| Minimum Temp (F) | 69 | 69 | 68 |
| Surface Wind Direction/Speed (MPH) | SE 5-8, gusts to 15 | S 5-8, gusts to 15 | S 5-8, gusts to 15 |
| Humidity | High | High | High |
| Dispersion Potential | Good | Good | Good |
| PrecipitationChance | 80 | 70 | 70 |
| Precipitation Type | Showers and Thunderstorms | Showers and Thunderstorms | Showers and Thunderstorms |
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