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Seven-day Weather Risk Overview

The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.

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Risk Factors

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.

Grassland Fire Danger Index (GFDI)
Wind Risk
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Fire Weather Risk
Fire Weather Risk: risk level 0
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Lightning Risk
Lightning Risk: risk level 0
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No impact in 9 other categories: Severe Thunderstorm Risk, Thunderstorm Wind Risk, Tornado Risk, Extreme Heat Risk, Spotter Outlook, Excessive Rainfall Risk, Fog Risk, Hail Risk, Blowing Dust Risk

Thursday: Grassland Fire Danger Index (GFDI)

1: High

Unfavorable weather conditions and low moisture content of grasses and other dry organic material on the ground, indicating that there is a high potential for fire to spread. Outdoor burning should be restricted to early morning or evening hours when wind speeds are usually lower and the relative humidity is higher. Burning is still favorable for well- planned burns by experienced land management personnel. Difficulty of fire suppression: Headfire attack generally successful with water.

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Risk Levels

Grassland Fire Danger Index (GFDI)
risk level name risk level description
1:High
Unfavorable weather conditions and low moisture content of grasses and other dry organic material on the ground, indicating that there is a high potential for fire to spread. Outdoor burning should be restricted to early morning or evening hours when wind speeds are usually lower and the relative humidity is higher. Burning is still favorable for well- planned burns by experienced land management personnel. Difficulty of fire suppression: Headfire attack generally successful with water.
2:Very High
Very poor weather conditions and very low moisture content of grasses and other dry organic material on the ground, indicating that dangerous burning conditions exist. Fires will spread rapidly and show erratic behavior. Outdoor burning is not recommended other than for experienced land management personnel. Difficulty of fire suppression: Direct headfire attack will become increasingly difficult. Spot fires are more likely.
3:Extreme (GFDI 50-75)
Extreme weather conditions and very low moisture content of grasses and other dry organic material on the ground, indicating that critical burning conditions exist. All fires have the potential to become large and spread quickly and become erratic with extreme fire behavioral characteristics. Difficulty of fire suppression: Direct attack on a headfire will generally fail. Back burn from a secure good line with adequate manpower and equipment. Flanks may become more difficult to control in shifting or erratic winds. Spot fires are likely.
4:Extreme (GFDI > 75)
Extreme grassland fire weather conditions that are rarely experienced in our area. Very high winds and low humidity with very dry cured grasses. Any fire that starts will spread rapidly and almost impossible to control. Fire suppression: Direct attack will likely fail, especially in heavy fuel loads.

Thursday: Wind Risk

1: Limited

Breezy conditions could blow around unsecured items and result in hazardous driving conditions for high-profile vehicles.

Determining Risk

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

Risk Map

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.

Thursday: Fire Weather Risk

1: Limited

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

Determining Risk

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

Risk Map

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.

Thursday: Lightning Risk

1: Limited

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

Determining Risk

We base this risk on local weather office thunderstorm forecasts.

Risk Map

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.

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