Welcome to the Storm Prediction Center's
Fire Weather Analysis page. This page features forecast and analysis fields
that are commonly used at the SPC to assess the potential for increased wild fire
activity on a national to regional scale.
The forecast fields are calculated from the latest available Eta Model.
The objective analysis (SPC OA) data is produced from a 2-pass Barnes objective analysis
using the latest surface data and latest available RUC forecast
as a first guess.
These pages will update hourly throughout the day and can be used to compare or verify short-term model forecasts and outlooks
with observed conditions over the areas of concern. This type of mesoscale information will primarily assist forecasters
with a need to quickly ascertain fire weather conditions during the afternoon and evening hours of the day 1 period.