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Providing meteorological support to wildland fire management agencies for the protection of life and property.

 

Latest Fire Weather Products issued by our office:

 

Additional Forecast and Fire Weather Outlooks:


 

 

Weather is one of the most significant factors in determining the severity of wildland fires.  Weather elements such as wind speed, temperature, and relative humidity directly impact the rate and intensity of a fire.  Below are maps of fuels and drought indices that show the amount of moisture across the U.S.,along with maps of observed precipitation. 

 

Fuels and Drought Indices

10 hour dead fuel moisture
10 hour dead fuel moisture
 
10 hour dead fuel moisture forecast
10 hour dead fuel moisture forecast
 

 
Illinois Drought Monitor
U.S. Drought Monitor
 
Palmer Drought Index
Palmer Drought Index
 

 

 

Precipitation

Precipitation last 24 hours, from Midwestern Regional Climate Center
Last 24 Hours 

Precipitation last 7 days, from the Midwestern Regional Climate Center
ast 7 Days

Precipitation last 30 days, from the Midwestern Regional Climate Center
ast 30 Days

 

 

Wildland Fires and Other Links:

博体育 Central Illinois Annual Operating Plan

 

Spot Forecast Requests:
Spot Fire Weather Forecasts are non-routine specific point forecasts prepared for any legitimate Federal, State, County, or municipal government agency for a prescribed fire or wildland fire that has the potential of affecting life and property.