An outbreak of severe thunderstorms in the Southern U.S. is expected to continue well into the overnight hours. Severe thunderstorms are bringing strong tornadoes, very large hail, and severe wind gusts across parts of the lower to mid Mississippi Valley, Mid-South and parts of the Southeast. A few long-track strong tornadoes remain possible. Read More >
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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.
 Haines Index |
 Lightning Ignition Efficiency |
 10 hour dead fuel forecast |
 10 hour dead fuel |
 100 hour dead fuel |
 1000 hour dead fuel |
 U.S. Drought Monitor |
 Palmer Drought Index |
 Keetch-Byram Drought |
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Wildland Fires and Other Links:
National Weather Service Fire Weather Page
National Fire Weather Outlooks - SPC
Incident Management Situation Report
WFAS - Wildland Fire Assesment System
National Interagency Fire Center
Eastern Area Coordination Center
Weekly Weather and Crop Bulletin
USDA Forest Service - Fire and Aviation Management
US Fish & Wildlife Service - Illinois River National Wildlife & Fish Refuges
USDA Forest Service - Eastern Region
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
National Weather Service Central Illinois Annual Operating Plan
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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.
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