Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Fire Weather/Fire Prevention Awareness Week
October 5 - 9, 2020

National Fire Prevention Week this year is October 5th through the 9th. In conjunction with federal and state land management agencies, the National Weather Service at Morristown will participate in this week by conducting a Fire Weather/Fire Prevention Awareness Week. During the week, different topics concerning fire weather and fire prevention will be discussed, which will help educate and increase the awareness of fire weather and fire safety.

MONDAY’S TOPIC: GENERAL FIRE WEATHER

TUESDAY’S TOPIC: UNDERSTANDING HOW WEATHER CONDITIONS AFFECT FIRE BEHAVIOR

WEDNESDAY’S TOPIC: DROUGHT AND ITS EFFECTS ON WILDFIRES

THURSDAY’S TOPIC: RED FLAG WARNING - EXTREME FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS

FRIDAY’S TOPIC: OUR PRIMARY AND SECONDARY FIRE WEATHER SEASONS