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Fire Behavior
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Satellite, radar, and strategically placed Remote Automated Weather Stations (RAWS) are a few of the many technologies used to gather data and predict weather. Yet, some weather events are still unpredictable. A morning forecast for a chance of storms in the afternoon can transform into a major thunderstorm in the middle of an alpine hike.
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Jones, Rebecca; Forthofer, Jason; Wagenbrenner, Natalie. 2024. Fire Weather Alert System Mobile App (FWAS): Realtime data could save lives on the fireline. Science You Can Use (in 5 Minutes), June 2024. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. 2 p.
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