Weather index

Current and forecasted fire weather indices

Current fire weather

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  • Fine Fuel Moisture Code (FFMC): A numerical rating representing moisture content in fine fuels, crucial for assessing fire susceptibility.
  • Duff Moisture Code (DMC): Numeric indicator of moisture levels in decomposed organic matter, vital for predicting fire behavior.
  • Drought Code (DC): A numerical index reflecting moisture deficit in deep organic layers, pivotal for gauging fire danger.
  • Initial Spread Index (ISI): Numerical measure estimating the potential speed and intensity of wildfire spread upon ignition.
  • Build Up Index (BUI): Quantitative assessment of fuel accumulation over time, aiding in wildfire behavior prognosis.
  • Fire Weather Index (FWI): Comprehensive rating system integrating various weather and fuel factors to predict fire behavior.