SRNL Weather Center Fire Forecast (PM)
Date:
March 20, 2026
Forecast Period:
8:00 PM Today (March 20, 2026) through 8:00 AM Three Days from Now (March 24, 2026)
Discussion:
High pressure remains in place over the area with significant warming through Sunday. A weak front on Monday should bring the temperatures back down.
Special Conditions:
The CPC indicates above normal temperatures are likely for the full 2 weeks to 3 month outlook with normal precipitation likely in the 3-weeks to 1 month outlook and the 3 month outlook possible above normal precipitation.
Short Term Forecast
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| Tonight (March 20) | Saturday (March 21) | Saturday Night | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Condition | Mostly Clear then Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy then Mostly Sunny | Mostly Clear |
| Max/Min Temp | 52 | 84 | 58 |
| 1st Period Wind Direction/Speed | SSW 2-5, gusts to 10 | SW 3-7, gusts to 14 | SW 3-6, gusts to 12 |
| 2nd Period Wind Direction/Speed | SW 2-5, gusts to 10 | W 4-8, gusts to 15 | SW 2-5, gusts to 10 |
| Humidity % (min/max) | 70 | 45 | 90 |
| Stability | E | C | E |
| Mixing Height (ft) | Inv 10p-10a | 4500 | Inv 10p-10a |
| Transport Direction/Speed (mph) | N/A | W 15 | N/A |
| 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 | none | none | slight chance of patchy fog |
Extended Forecast for March 22 - 24
| Sunday (March 22) | Monday (March 23) | Tuesday (March 24) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| State of the Weather | Mostly Sunny | Mostly Sunny then Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Maximum Temp (F) | 86 | 87 | 70 |
| Minimum Temp (F) | 61 | 50 | 48 |
| Surface Wind Direction/Speed (MPH) | SW 3-7, gusts to 14 | W 5-8, gusts to 15 | NE 4-8, gusts to 15 |
| Humidity | Low | Low | Low |
| Dispersion Potential | Good | Good | Good |
| PrecipitationChance | 0 | 10 | 10 |
| Precipitation Type | N/A | scattered showers and thunderstorms | scattered showers and thunderstorms |
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