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“Fire Weather” is a term used for the meteorological conditions that promote the spread of wildfire. Hydrological, topographical, and vegetation conditions also impact the spread of fire. “Fire Weather Offices” are those assigned responsibility to provide fire weather services for specified areas. “Fire Danger” is the result of both constant factors (fuels) and variable factors (primarily weather) that affect the ignition, spread, and difficulty of control of fires and the damage they cause. An “Outlook and Extended Forecast” is issued as part of the routine Fire Weather Forecast to cover 2 or 3 days beyond the basic forecast period. General terms are used to highlight weather elements critical to the user agency's operation. Longer range outlooks also may be issued on request for advance planning by fire managers.
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