SRNL Weather Center Fire Forecast (AM)
Date:
May 18, 2026
Forecast Period:
8:00 AM Today (May 18, 2026) through 8:00 AM Tomorrow (May 19, 2026)
Discussion:
Warm and dry weather continues this week as high pressure ridge is predominant over the eastern US. Temperatures will reach the low-90s across the CSRA - follow heat stress guidance when conducting remote & outdoor work. As the pattern changes, we will see rain and thunderstorms entering the picture Thu-Fri.
Special Conditions:
Short Term Forecast
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| Today (May 18) | Tonight (May 18) | Tuesday (May 19) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Condition | Partly Cloudy then Sunny | Clear then Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |
| Max/Min Temp | 92 | 64 | 92 |
| 1st Period Wind Direction/Speed | SE 1-4, gusts to 7 | SE 2-6, gusts to 11 | Light and variable |
| 2nd Period Wind Direction/Speed | SE 5-8, gusts to 15 | Light and variable | SSE 2-6, gusts to 11 |
| Humidity % (min/max) | 35 | 95 | 40 |
| Stability | A | D | B |
| Mixing Height (ft) | 5500 | Inversion 10pm-8am | 4500 |
| Transport Direction/Speed (mph) | SE 15 | N/A | S 10 |
| 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 | Patchy fog possible before 9am | Patchy fog possible 4am-8am | Patchy fog possible before 8am |
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