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Seven-day weather risk overview

Daily weather risk summary

	Sat 4/18	Sun 4/19	Mon 4/20	Tue 4/21	Wed 4/22	Thu 4/23	Fri 4/24
risk level	5.0 out of 10	5.0 out of 10	2.5 out of 10		2.5 out of 10

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What factors are driving the risk?

The graphic shows the weather factors that have some risk for the next 7 days. Click on the colored boxes to see what the risk factors is based on and what impact it may have.

	Sat 4/18	Sun 4/19	Mon 4/20	Tue 4/21	Wed 4/22	Thu 4/23	Fri 4/24
Lightning Risk		Lightning Risk: risk level 0	Lightning Risk: risk level 0	Lightning Risk: risk level 0	Lightning Risk: risk level 0	Lightning Risk: risk level 0	Lightning Risk: risk level 0
Fire Weather Risk	Fire Weather Risk: risk level 0			Fire Weather Risk: risk level 0		Fire Weather Risk: risk level 0	Fire Weather Risk: risk level 0
Frost/Freeze Risk	Frost/Freeze Risk: risk level 0	Frost/Freeze Risk: risk level 0		Frost/Freeze Risk: risk level 0	Frost/Freeze Risk: risk level 0	Frost/Freeze Risk: risk level 0	Frost/Freeze Risk: risk level 0
Thunderstorm Wind Risk		Thunderstorm Wind Risk: risk level 0	Thunderstorm Wind Risk: risk level 0	Thunderstorm Wind Risk: risk level 0	Thunderstorm Wind Risk: risk level 0	Thunderstorm Wind Risk: risk level 0	Thunderstorm Wind Risk: risk level 0
Wind Risk			Wind Risk: risk level 0	Wind Risk: risk level 0	Wind Risk: risk level 0	Wind Risk: risk level 0	Wind Risk: risk level 0
Severe Thunderstorm Risk		Severe Thunderstorm Risk: risk level 0	Severe Thunderstorm Risk: risk level 0	Severe Thunderstorm Risk: risk level 0	Severe Thunderstorm Risk: risk level 0	Severe Thunderstorm Risk: risk level 0	Severe Thunderstorm Risk: risk level 0

No impact in 5 other categories: Tornado Risk, Hail Risk, Excessive Rainfall Risk, Fog Risk, Snow/Sleet Risk

Saturday: Lightning Risk

1: Limited

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms with dangerous cloud-to-ground lightning expected.

What is this based on?

We base this risk on local weather office thunderstorm forecasts.

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Risk levels

Lightning Risk

risk level name	risk level description
1:Limited	Isolated to scattered thunderstorms with dangerous cloud-to-ground lightning expected.
2:Elevated	Numerous thunderstorms with dangerous cloud-to-ground lightning expected.
3:Significant	Widespread thunderstorms with dangerous cloud-to-ground lightning expected.

Sunday: Fire Weather Risk

1: Limited

Low humidity and breezy conditions will result in an increased danger of fires getting out of control.

What is this based on?

We base this risk on local weather office forecasts of combined relative humidity, winds, and wind gusts.

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Risk levels

Fire Weather Risk

risk level name	risk level description
1:Limited	Low humidity and breezy conditions will result in an increased danger of fires getting out of control.
2:Elevated	Low humidity and windy conditions will create dangerous fire conditions. Fires can escape control more easily and be difficult to contain.
3:Significant	High winds and extended dry periods will produce extreme burning conditions. Open fires can quickly escape and are very difficult to control, even for experienced fire fighters.
4:Extreme	Very strong winds, combined with low humidity, will create extremely volatile conditions. Fires will spread very quickly with spot fires common. Fire control will be extremely difficult.

Monday: Fire Weather Risk

1: Limited

Low humidity and breezy conditions will result in an increased danger of fires getting out of control.

What is this based on?

We base this risk on local weather office forecasts of combined relative humidity, winds, and wind gusts.

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Risk levels

Fire Weather Risk

risk level name	risk level description
1:Limited	Low humidity and breezy conditions will result in an increased danger of fires getting out of control.
2:Elevated	Low humidity and windy conditions will create dangerous fire conditions. Fires can escape control more easily and be difficult to contain.
3:Significant	High winds and extended dry periods will produce extreme burning conditions. Open fires can quickly escape and are very difficult to control, even for experienced fire fighters.
4:Extreme	Very strong winds, combined with low humidity, will create extremely volatile conditions. Fires will spread very quickly with spot fires common. Fire control will be extremely difficult.

Wednesday: Fire Weather Risk

1: Limited

Low humidity and breezy conditions will result in an increased danger of fires getting out of control.

What is this based on?

We base this risk on local weather office forecasts of combined relative humidity, winds, and wind gusts.

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Risk levels

Fire Weather Risk

risk level name	risk level description
1:Limited	Low humidity and breezy conditions will result in an increased danger of fires getting out of control.
2:Elevated	Low humidity and windy conditions will create dangerous fire conditions. Fires can escape control more easily and be difficult to contain.
3:Significant	High winds and extended dry periods will produce extreme burning conditions. Open fires can quickly escape and are very difficult to control, even for experienced fire fighters.
4:Extreme	Very strong winds, combined with low humidity, will create extremely volatile conditions. Fires will spread very quickly with spot fires common. Fire control will be extremely difficult.

Monday: Frost/Freeze Risk

1: Limited

Frost could cause minor damage to unprotected vegetation.

What is this based on?

We base this risk on local weather office temperature forecasts and other frost/freeze criteria.

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Risk levels

Frost/Freeze Risk

risk level name	risk level description
1:Limited	Frost could cause minor damage to unprotected vegetation.
2:Elevated	A light freeze could damage unprotected vegetation.
3:Significant	A moderate freeze could cause significant damage to unprotected vegetation.
4:Extreme	A hard freeze could cause catastrophic damage to unprotected vegetation.

Saturday: Thunderstorm Wind Risk

1: Marginal

Up to 15% chance of severe wind gusts (58 mph or greater) within 25 miles of your location.

What is this based on?

We base this risk on daily forecasts from the Storm Prediction Center.

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Risk levels

Thunderstorm Wind Risk

risk level name	risk level description
1:Marginal	Up to 15% chance of severe wind gusts (58 mph or greater) within 25 miles of your location.
2:Slight	15-30% chance of severe wind gusts (58 mph or greater) within 25 miles of your location.
3:Enhanced	30-45% chance of severe wind gusts (58 mph or greater) within 25 miles of your location.
4:Moderate	45-60% chance of severe wind gusts (58 mph or greater) with a 10% or greater chance of extreme wind gusts (74 mph or greater) within 25 miles of your location.
5:High	60% or greater chance of severe wind gusts (58 mph or greater) with a 10% or greater chance of extreme wind gusts (74 mph or greater) within 25 miles of your location.

Saturday: Wind Risk

2: Elevated

Windy conditions could damage outdoor items and result in hazardous driving conditions for high-profile vehicles.

What is this based on?

We base this risk on local weather office wind speed/gust forecasts.

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Risk levels

Wind Risk

risk level name	risk level description
1:Limited	Breezy conditions could blow around unsecured items and result in hazardous driving conditions for high-profile vehicles.
2:Elevated	Windy conditions could damage outdoor items and result in hazardous driving conditions for high-profile vehicles.
3:Significant	Very windy conditions could blow down trees and cause isolated power outages.
4:Extreme	Extremely windy conditions will damage numerous trees and cause widespread power outages.

Sunday: Wind Risk

2: Elevated

Windy conditions could damage outdoor items and result in hazardous driving conditions for high-profile vehicles.

What is this based on?

We base this risk on local weather office wind speed/gust forecasts.

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Risk levels

Wind Risk

risk level name	risk level description
1:Limited	Breezy conditions could blow around unsecured items and result in hazardous driving conditions for high-profile vehicles.
2:Elevated	Windy conditions could damage outdoor items and result in hazardous driving conditions for high-profile vehicles.
3:Significant	Very windy conditions could blow down trees and cause isolated power outages.
4:Extreme	Extremely windy conditions will damage numerous trees and cause widespread power outages.

Saturday: Severe Thunderstorm Risk

1: Marginal

Isolated severe thunderstorms possible.

What is this based on?

We base this risk on daily forecasts from the Storm Prediction Center.

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Risk levels

Severe Thunderstorm Risk

risk level name	risk level description
1:Marginal	Isolated severe thunderstorms possible.
2:Slight	Scattered severe thunderstorms possible.
3:Enhanced	Numerous severe thunderstorms possible.
4:Moderate	Widespread severe thunderstorms likely.
5:High	Widespread severe thunderstorms expected.