Monthly Archives: July 2026

Does NOAA conduct fire weather forecasting?

Posted on July 13, 2026 by WeatherGuys Editor

Wildfire outbreaks require the alignment of several factors, including temperature, humidity, winds and the lack of moisture in fuels such as trees, shrubs and grasses. These factors have strong direct or indirect ties to current weather, climate variability and climate change. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration supports weather forecasting throughout a wildfire’s lifecycle: before, during and after the wildfire.

Drought conditions can set the stage for wildfires. Continue reading →

Category: Seasons, Severe Weather, Weather Dangers

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What is a “wake low”?

Posted on July 8, 2026 by WeatherGuys Editor

Wake lows are short-lived mesoscale phenomena. Mesoscale weather ranges from about 5 kilometers to 1,000 kilometers in size.

Wake lows are relatively uncommon. They produce strong winds after a storm moves out. The term “wake low” was defined by Ted Fujita, the same meteorologist who came up with the F-scale ranking of tornadoes. These areas of low-pressure form on the backside of heavy rain, causing winds to surge in at fast speeds. Continue reading →

Category: Meteorology, Phenomena, Severe Weather

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