SRNL Weather Center Fire Forecast (AM)
Date:
May 20, 2026
Forecast Period:
8:00 AM Today (May 20, 2026) through 8:00 AM Tomorrow (May 21, 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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| Today (May 20) | Tonight (May 20) | Thursday (May 21) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Condition | Partly Cloudy | Mostly Clear then Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy then Thunderstorms |
| Max/Min Temp | 93 | 66 | 92 |
| 1st Period Wind Direction/Speed | Light and Variable | SSE 2-6, gusts to 11 | S 1-3, gusts to 5 |
| 2nd Period Wind Direction/Speed | SSE 2-5, gusts to 10 | S 1-4, gusts to 6 | S 2-6, gusts to 11 |
| Humidity % (min/max) | 35 | 85 | 40 |
| Stability | A | D | A |
| Mixing Height (ft) | 5000 | 500 | 5500 |
| Transport Direction/Speed (mph) | S 10 | S 5 | S 10 |
| Precipitation Chance (%) | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| Precipitation Start-Stop | N/A | N/A | After 6pm |
| Precipitation Type | N/A | N/A | Isolated Thunderstorms |
| Precipitation Amount | N/A | N/A | <0.1 |
| Fog Potential | Patchy fog possible before 8am | N/A | N/A |
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