7/25/209 NWCC Morning Brief

Morning Brief

Date/Time Stamp: Tuesday, Jun 25, 2019, 07:51

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Northwest Activity Summary

Light precipitation occurred along the coast while varying amounts of rain (0.10-0.5”) fell in Northeast Washington, mainly associated with thunderstorms. Several dozen lightning strikes were recorded in Northeast Washington as well. Seasonably mild conditions prevailed in other parts of the region. Initial attack was light.

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Preparedness LevelsNorthwest 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 Acres13 fires for 9 acres
OR: 9 fires for 7 acres
WA: 4 fires for 2 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 (84) new fires
New large incidents: 4

Large fires contained: 0

Uncontained large fires: 7

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

Nationally, there are 20 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. ICT3. 2 miles N of Elmer City, WA. Start 6/23. Full Suppression. Cause: Human. 2,100 acres (-1,400). 59% containment. Brush and grass. Active fire behavior.

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Northwest Fire Weather Summary

Cooler than normal temperatures will be felt across the Pacific Northwest today. An upper level low off the coast has shifted winds aloft to southwesterly, generating a few showers this morning along the northern Oregon coast and Willamette Valley as well as in the Blue Mountains on the other side of the state. Chances for afternoon/evening showers and thunderstorms increase today through Thursday with some storms lasting into the overnight hours. Thunderstorm activity is expected mainly in the Cascades and east side ranges with some potential for strong storms. Tomorrow showers and thunderstorms will become more widespread covering most of the region; southerly winds could push some storms out into the basins where fine fuels would be more receptive to ignition. There is some potential for dry lightning in Southeastern Oregon. The thunderstorm threat diminishes after Thursday, but showers will continue into the weekend. Check NWS forecasts for local details.

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Northwest Fire Potential Summary

Cool, moist air will push fire danger indices down for most of the region through the week keeping them at or below normal levels for the end of June. Lightning starts become more likely for the next few days, but the cool conditions should keep fire behavior minimal. Occasional gusty winds, especially around thunderstorms, could boost fire behavior, particularly in the fine fuels at lower elevations. Holdovers from this week’s lightning are likely once conditions start to warm up and dry out early next week.

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