This week the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) is sharing some information about how clouds affect fire weather on their Facebook and Twitter accounts. I will share some of their information that NIFC posted on their Twitter account.
Awareness of the current fire environment, as well as potential changes, increases fireline safety. This week, we will focus on #weather, specifically #clouds, which are a valuable tool to predict current atmosphere state & potential weather changes.#fireweather pic.twitter.com/zhtRVJgQgp
— National Interagency Fire Center (@NIFC_Fire) June 6, 2022
Atmospheric stability is the tendency for upward/ downward motion of air. Indicators include: billowing cumulus clouds & virga. Strong vertical motion is a concern for firefighters bc it can mean sudden, erratic, gusty winds w/ serious consequences on the fireline. #fireweather pic.twitter.com/PjT4cwVgi7
— National Interagency Fire Center (@NIFC_Fire) June 7, 2022
Cumulus clouds represent weak instability. Their simple presence is not a major concern for firefighters, unless they continue to grow. Firefighters should keep an eye on the sky for further development due to potential sudden downdrafts & gusty winds that affect fire behavior. pic.twitter.com/969LUcO0JY
— National Interagency Fire Center (@NIFC_Fire) June 8, 2022
Alto cumulus clouds indicate upper atmosphere instability & weather changes, such as moisture & thunderstorms. Firefighters should watch for cloud changes to indicate erratic & gusty winds that shift fire activity & increase fire intensity.#fireweather #weather #clouds pic.twitter.com/C2muClMdM2
— National Interagency Fire Center (@NIFC_Fire) June 8, 2022
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