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Thunderstorms Across the Southeast U.S.; Elevated to Locally Critical Fire Weather in Colorado

A few strong to marginally severe thunderstorms are possible across the Southeast U.S. Friday. A Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) outlook has been issued. Strong winds and hail will be the main threats. Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will persist across south-central Colorado today due to dry conditions and gusty winds. Read More >

Anchorage, AK

Weather Forecast Office

Anchorage Vent Factor

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Station     PAFC     Elevation  144 FT
Thu Apr 18 13:20:02 UTC 2024

Morning Vent Factor:

Temperature           36 Deg F
Mixing Depth MSL      0 m
Mixing Depth AGL      0 m
Transport Wind        3.09 m/s
Vent Factor           0

Forecast for Afternoon Vent Factor:

Temperature           47 Deg F
Mixing Depth MSL      780 m
Mixing Depth AGL      736.8 m
Transport Wind        4.63 m/s
Vent Factor           3407

 Vent Factor is considered a measure of the volume rate of horizontal transport of air within the mixing layer, per unit distance, normal to the wind. Units are measured in square meters per second or knot-feet.
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