Firefighters are working to contain four large fires across the country, with 481 firefighters and support personnel assigned to incidents nationwide. The National Preparedness Level remains at 1. The Southern Area reported the most fire activity, with 50 new fires, one new large incident, and three uncontained large fires.
Year-to-date, 68,753 fires have burned more than 9.4 million acres. The number of fires is 130% of the 10-year average, while acres burned are 145% of the average for this date.
Although Veterans Day has passed, we recognize the many wildland fire personnel who have served in the U.S. military. Their experience, commitment and service continue to contribute to the wildland fire community and its mission. Thank you for your continued service.
Weather
Low pressure will move away from the New England coast, with precipitation gradually winding down in the Northeast. Lake affect showers will continue off the Great Lakes, with scattered showers into the central Appalachians due to upslope northwest flow, falling as snow above 2,500 to 3,000 feet. Dry conditions with minimum relative humidity of 20-40% will continue in the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast, but winds will be lighter today and mostly 7- 12 mph keeping elevated conditions isolated. Mostly dry conditions will continue Intermountain West and Plains, with temperatures 15- 25°F above normal for the northern Intermountain West. A Pacific storm will move into the West Coast with rain and high- elevation snow most widespread from the Sierra and Cascades westward, with light precipitation moving east of those mountain ranges overnight. Mostly dry and seasonably cold temperatures are expected in Alaska, while breezy to strong trade winds continue in Hawai’i with light windward showers.
Daily statistics
Number of new large fires or emergency response * New fires are identified with an asterisk
