6/26/2019 NWCC Morning Brief

Morning Brief

Date/Time Stamp: Wednesday, Jun 26, 2019, 07:58

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Northwest Activity Summary

Light to moderate precipitation occurred over much of the region yesterday with heavier precipitation amounts near thunderstorms. Over 700 lightning strikes occurred, mainly along the Cascade crest and in Central and Northeast Oregon, although several dozen where observed in Southwest Washington/Northwest Oregon as well as Northeast Washington. Initial attack remained light with the largest fire reported at 37 acres in Central Oregon.

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Preparedness Levels Northwest PL Current 3-Day 10-Day 30-Day 1 (1/1) 1 1 2

National PL: 2 (6/12)

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Northwest Incident Activity
New Fires and Acres
11 fires for 38 acres
OR: 8 fires for 38 acres
WA: 3 fires for 0 acres

Large Fire Summary
New large incidents: 0
Reported incidents: 1 (OR: 0 WA: 1)
No growth on existing incidents

Northwest IMT Activity

NIMOs Committed: 0
Type 1 IMTs committed: 0
Type 2 IMTs committed: 0
National Fire Activity
Initial attack activity: Light (104) new fires
New large incidents: 5

Large fires contained: 2

Uncontained large fires: 8

National IMT Activity
Area Command Teams: 0
NIMOs committed: 0
Type 1 IMTs committed: 1
Type 2 IMTs committed: 3

Nationally, there are 21 large fires being managed under a strategy other than full suppression.

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Northwest Current Incident Details

Incidents listed below meet large fire criteria and/or incidents with a Type 1 or 2 IMT assigned. Large incidents are defined as fires which are 100+ acres in timber or 300+ acres in grass/brush. For additional information on incidents no longer listed below please refer to the NW Large Incident Summary or Northwest Fires Utilizing Monitor, Confine, Point Zone Protection Suppression Strategies (YTD)

Incidents not Previously Reported: 0

Incidents Previously Reported: 1

Elmer City. WA-COA-190067. IMT3. 2 miles N of Elmer City, WA. Start 6/23. Full Suppression. Cause: Human. 2,100 acres (+0). 90% containment. Brush and grass. Minimal fire behavior.

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Northwest Fire Weather Summary

Cool, moist air over the region driven by upper level offshore low. Widespread showers and wet thunderstorms today into the weekend with wetting rains likely for much of the region. The highest thunderstorm activity this afternoon and evening; potential for severe thunderstorms in NE Oregon and SE Washington with isolated dry thunderstorms possible in Eastern Oregon. Gusty winds in east side basins today as well as anytime in vicinity of storms. Extended outlook calls for warming/drying trend to start July.  Check NWS Fire Weather Planning forecasts for local details

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Northwest Fire Potential Summary

Fire danger indices are decreasing and will be at or below seasonal normal levels for most of region. This will limit fire behavior potential in the short term. Elevated significant fire potential for NW10 today due to anticipated lightning and windy conditions coupled with dry, flashy fuels. Increasing ignition potential is expected over the next several days due to lighting. However, with wet conditions, many fires may holdover until the warming trend next week.

More info, see NW 7-Day Significant Fire Potential Forecast, and National 7-Day Significant Fire Potential Forecast

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National Incident Management Situation Report (IMSR): https://www.nifc.gov/nicc/sitreprt.pdf