SRNL Weather Center Fire Forecast (PM)
Date:
August 12, 2020
Forecast Period:
8:00 PM Today (August 12, 2020) through 8:00 AM Three Days from Now (August 16, 2020)
Discussion:
Bermuda High has shifted east of the CSRA keeping warm, humid air in the region for most of the rest of the week. Upper level trough over the Mississippi Valley, combined with daytime heating will provide increased thunderstorm and shower activity in the area.
Special Conditions:
Short Term Forecast
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| Tonight (August 12) | Thursday (August 13) | Thursday Night | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Condition | Mostly Cloudy then None | Mostly Cloudy then Thunderstorms | Rain Showers then None |
| Max/Min Temp | 75 | 88 | 75 |
| 1st Period Wind Direction/Speed | E/SE 2-6, gusts to 12 | E/SE 1-3, gusts to 6 | S/SE 3-5, gusts to 10 |
| 2nd Period Wind Direction/Speed | E 2-4, gusts to 8 | S 2-4, gusts to 8 | S 3-5, gusts to 10 |
| Humidity % (min/max) | 95 | 75 | 95 |
| Stability | E | B | D |
| Mixing Height (ft) | 800 | 4500 | 1000 |
| Transport Direction/Speed (mph) | SW 10 | SW 10 | W/SW 15 |
| Precipitation Chance (%) | 40 | 70 | 70 |
| Precipitation Start-Stop | ongoing | ongoing | ongoing |
| Precipitation Type | Showers and thunderstorms | Showers/thunderstorms | Showers/thunderstorms |
| Precipitation Amount | 0.01-0.10, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms | .10-.25, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms | .10-.25, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms |
| Fog Potential | Patchy fog possible | Patchy fog possible before 8am | Patchy fog possible |
Extended Forecast for August 14 - 16
| Friday (August 14) | Saturday (August 15) | Sunday (August 16) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| State of the Weather | Mostly Cloudy then Thunderstorms | Partly Cloudy then Thunderstorms | Partly Cloudy then Thunderstorms |
| Maximum Temp (F) | 91 | 90 | 88 |
| Minimum Temp (F) | 73 | 74 | 72 |
| Surface Wind Direction/Speed (MPH) | S 3-5, gusts to 10 | SW 2-4, gusts to 8 | SW 2-4, gusts to 8 |
| Humidity | High | High | High |
| Dispersion Potential | Fair | Fair | Fair |
| PrecipitationChance | 60 | 60 | 40 |
| Precipitation Type | Afternoon/evening showers and thunderstorms | Afternoon/evening showers and thunderstorms | Afternoon/evening showers and thunderstorms |
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