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Storm Prediction Center (SPC) & Climate Prediction Center (CPC) Graphics
 
Forecasts from the Storm Prediction Center (SPC)
 
Fire Weather Outlooks
 

Day 1 Outlook

SPC Day 1 Fire Weather Outlook

Day 2 Outlook

SPC Day 2 Fire Weather Outlook

Days 3-8 Outlook

SPC Days 3-8 Fire Weather Outlook

 
 
Information & Forecasts from the Climate Prediction Center (CPC)
 
Drought Information
 

Monthly Drought Outlook

Monthly Drought Outlook

Seasonal Drought Outlook

Seasonal Drought Outlook

Crop Moisture Index

Crop Moisture Index

Palmer Drought Index

Palmer Drought Index

 
Temperature Outlooks
 

6-10 Day Outlook

6-10 Day Outlook

8-14 Day Outlook

8-14 Day Outlook

30 Day Outlook

30 Day Outlook

90 Day Outlook

90 Day Outlook

 
Precipitation Outlooks
 

6-10 Day Outlook

6-10 Day Outlook

8-14 Day Outlook

8-14 Day Outlook

30 Day Outlook

30 Day Outlook

90 Day Outlook

90 Day Outlook

 
Safety and Preparedness
 
Criteria for Fire Weather Products Issued by WFO Paducah
  • Fire Weather Watch - Issued when the onset of Red Flag conditions is anticipated within the next 24 to 48 hours.  Red Flag criteria are detailed below.
  • Red Flag Warning - Issued when a combination of low humidity, strong winds, and dry fuels is forecast to result in an unusually high wildfire risk within the next 12 to 24 hours.  Three criteria should be met, including relative humidity less than 25%, 20-foot sustained winds greater than 15 mph, and 10-hour fuel stick moisture less than 9%.  A warning may also be issued at the request of local land management agencies.