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Welcome to the August 2003 Satellite image page!
This page contains the images for the month of August 2003. To navigate, simply select a day on the calendar to the right and view the images available for that day. Images in the visible band that show weather and smoke have grey text, infrared images that show fires have red text, simulated visible images have gray text, and the text of simulated natural color images is brown.
Descriptions and Weather Outlooks
Descriptions and outlooks taken from the National Fire News and Incident Management Situation Reports.
Viewing Properties
 Infrared images that show intense fire are marked by a flaming bonfire. |
 Infrared images that show the best examples of intense fire activity are marked by a flaming HOT icon. |
 Visible images that show good smoke are marked by a smoke plume. |
 Images that show the best examples of smoke are marked by a larger smoke plume. |
Disclaimer: Many of the fires shown on this webpage have been named using the descriptions of the fires from the daily interagency fire situation reports. Care has been taken to use remote sensing satellites to correctly locate and identify the fires. For a listing of the current fire status and location of fires, see the interagency fire situation report. The USDA Forest Service uses the most current and complete data available. GIS data and product accuracy may vary. Using GIS products for purposes other than those for which they were intended may yield inaccurate or misleading results. The USDA Forest Service reserves the right to correct, update, modify or replace GIS products without notification.
Tyros Satellite Data
August 31, 2003
National Preparedness Level 5
Weather Discussion: High pressure will continue to build into the west, with temperatures warming gradually over the next few days. Flow around a high pressure in the west central states and weak low pressure off the California coast will provide some moisture over the Sierras today. The moisture may spark thunderstorms in the southern California mountains.
Evening Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of Idaho and Montana. NOAA 15 7:20 p.m.
- Enhanced image of Oregon and Washington. NOAA 15 7:20 p.m.
- Enhanced image of Western U.S. NOAA 15 7:20 p.m.
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 16, 3:23 p.m.
- Enhanced image of North America. NOAA 16, 3:23 p.m.
Tyros Satellite Data
August 30, 2003
National Preparedness Level 5
Weather Discussion: The surface high pressure which brought cooler air and an easterly upslope flow along the Continental Divide in Montana will weaken today. High pressure will be sliding into place for most of the west, with the exception of eastern Wyoming and northern Colorado. In these locations, an upper low will slowly move away from the region. However, some showers and wet thunderstorms are possible early today as the system departs. The Pacific Northwest will warm a few degrees each day over the weekend as high pressure builds.
Evening Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
- Enhanced image of Idaho and Montana. NOAA 12 5:39 p.m.
- Enhanced image of Oregon and Washington. NOAA 12 5:39 p.m.
- Enhanced image of California. NOAA 15 7:49 p.m.
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of Idaho and Montana. NOAA 12 5:39 p.m.
- Enhanced image of Oregon and Washington. NOAA 12 5:39p.m.
- Enhanced image of Western U.S. NOAA 12 5:39 p.m.
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of Oregon. NOAA 16 3:42 p.m.
- Enhanced image of Idaho and Montana. NOAA 16 3:42 p.m.
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 16, 3:42 p.m.
- Enhanced image of North America. NOAA 16, 3:42 p.m.
Morning Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 29, 2003
National Preparedness Level 5
Weather Discussion: Surface high pressure pushing into Montana and northern Wyoming is ushering in cooler air and an easterly upslope flow along the Continental Divide. Otherwise, westerly flow prevails over the rest of the west with an upper low moving through southern Oregon and southern Idaho.
Evening Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
- Enhanced image of Idaho and Montana. NOAA 12 6:04 p.m.
- Enhanced image of Oregon and Washington. NOAA 12 6:04 p.m.
- Enhanced image of California. NOAA 12 6:04 p.m.
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of Idaho and Montana. NOAA 12 6:04 p.m.
- Enhanced image of Oregon and Washington. NOAA 12 6:04 p.m.
- Enhanced image of California. NOAA 12 6:04 p.m.
- Enhanced image of Western U.S. NOAA 12 6:04 p.m.
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 16, 2:07 p.m.
- Enhanced image of North America. NOAA 16, 2:07 p.m.
Morning Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
- Enhanced image of California and Nevada. NOAA 16 4:20 a.m.
- Enhanced image of Washington and Oregon. NOAA 16 4:20 a.m.
- Enhanced image of Idaho and Montana. NOAA 16 4:20 a.m.
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 15, 4:20 a.m.
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 28, 2003
National Preparedness Level 5
Weather Discussion: A westerly flow covers much of the west with a small disturbance moving inland along the California/Oregon border. A cold front will be dropping down out of Canada and will usher much cooler air into Montana. Monsoon moisture remains over the Southwest.
Evening Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
- Enhanced image of Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. NOAA 12 6:28 p.m.
- Enhanced image of Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. NOAA 12 6:28 p.m.
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. NOAA 12 6:28 p.m.
- Enhanced image of Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. NOAA 12 6:28 p.m.
- Enhanced image of North America. NOAA 12 6:28 p.m.
- Enhanced image of Western U.S. NOAA 12 6:28 p.m.
Morning Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
- Enhanced image of California. NOAA 16 4:38 a.m.
- Enhanced image of Oregon. NOAA 16 4:38 a.m.
- Enhanced image of Montana. NOAA 12 7:07 a.m.
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 27, 2003
National Preparedness Level 5
Fire Weather Watch: In northeast Wyoming and the Black Hills/Badlands of western South Dakota for strong shifting winds.
Red Flag Warnings: In Montana and North Dakota for gusty winds and thunderstorms.
Weather Discussion: A cold front will be moving across Montana today with moisture generally from eastern Montana through Wyoming and Utah then southward toward Arizona and New Mexico. Drier air will be spreading across the Pacific Northwest, California and Nevada.
Cumulative Burn Map
Evening Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
- Enhanced image of Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. NOAA 15 7:20 p.m.
- Enhanced image of Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. NOAA 15 7:20 p.m.
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of Western U.S. NOAA 15 7:20 p.m.
- Enhanced image of California and Nevada. NOAA 15 7:20 p.m.
- Enhanced image of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. NOAA 12 5:12 p.m.
- Enhanced image of Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. NOAA 12 5:12 p.m.
- Enhanced image of Western U.S. NOAA 12 5:12 p.m.
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 16, 2:35 p.m.
- Enhanced image of North America. NOAA 16, 2:35 p.m.
Morning Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 26, 2003
National Preparedness Level 5
Weather Discussion: A frontal system will be moving across the Northern Rockies today, causing afternoon wind to increase and raising the possibility of thunderstorms. The higher wind is expected to be concentrated from central Idaho through all of Montana later in the afternoon. Elsewhere, scattered thunderstorm activity is again expected in the southern Great Basin, over the Southwest Area, and into southern California. Isolated thunderstorms may also arrive in the evening across northwest Wyoming.
Evening Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
- Enhanced image of Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. NOAA 15 5:37 p.m.
- Enhanced image of Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. NOAA 15 5:29 p.m.
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of California. NOAA 15 7:38 p.m.
- Enhanced image of California. NOAA 12 5:29 p.m.
- Enhanced image of Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. NOAA 12 5:29 p.m.
- Enhanced image of Western U.S. NOAA 12 5:29 p.m.
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of Oregon and Montana. NOAA 16, 2:47 p.m.
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 16, 2:47 p.m.
- Enhanced image of North America. NOAA 16, 2:47 p.m.
Morning Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
- Enhanced image of Oregon. NOAA 16 5:00 a.m.
- Enhanced image of Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. NOAA 16 5:00 a.m.
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 25, 2003
National Preparedness Level 5
Weather Discussion: Warming and drying on tap for most of the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies as westerly flow continues over the area. However, a frontal system will be moving onshore in Washington late in the day. Monsoon moisture will continue to spread across the southwest states and into the mountains and deserts of southern California.
Evening Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
- Enhanced image of Oregon. NOAA 15 8:00 p.m.
- Enhanced image of Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. NOAA 15 8:00 p.m.
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of Washington and Oregon. NOAA 12 5:54 p.m.
- Enhanced image of Idaho and Montana. NOAA 12 5:54 p.m.
- Enhanced image of Western U.S. NOAA 12 5:54 p.m.
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of Oregon. NOAA 16, 2:58 p.m.
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 16, 2:58 p.m.
- Enhanced image of North America. NOAA 16, 2:58 p.m.
Morning Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 24, 2003
National Preparedness Level 5
Weather Discussion: A dry westerly flow will prevail across the Pacific Northwest through Montana. Much of the West will also be dry except for some monsoon moisture over the Four Corner States as well as the mountains and deserts of Southern California.
Evening Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 16, 3:01 p.m.
- Enhanced image of North America. NOAA 16, 3:01 p.m.
Tyros Satellite Data
August 23, 2003
National Preparedness Level 5
Red Flag Warnings: In the northern Big Horn Mountains of Wyoming, Montana east of the divide and North Dakota for strong gusty winds and thunderstorms.
Weather Discussion: A low pressure area will move across northern Idaho this morning, as a cold front extends through the Northwest later today. Showers and thunderstorms left over in northwest Montana and northern Idaho will make their way into Canada early today. As a cold front crosses the northwest quadrant of the country, winds will increase and become gusty. Dryer and cooler air will also filter into the northwest states behind the frontal passage.
Evening Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming. NOAA 15 7:14 p.m.
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 15 7:14 p.m.
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 12, 5:10 p.m.
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 16, 3:21 p.m.
- Enhanced image of North America. NOAA 16, 3:21 p.m.
Morning Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 22, 2003
National Preparedness Level 5
Red Flag Warnings: Montana west of the divide for dry and wet thunderstorms and gusty winds
Fire Weather Watches: West central Montana west of the divide, all Montana east of the divide, and western North Dakota for dry and wet thunderstorms and gusty winds.
Weather Discussion: A low pressure area off the coast of California will rotate inland today, increasing moisture and instability across Oregon and Idaho. The moisture and instability will eventually make its way into western Montana this evening and overnight. As storms begin, some of them may be on the dry side and accompanied by strong winds, especially across Montana. The wettest storms are expected in Oregon and over the central mountains of Idaho. Conditions will remain warm and unstable across Wyoming as well, with isolated thunderstorm activity in the afternoon. Northern California and the northern Great Basin should also see thunderstorms today, before drying out on Saturday.
Evening Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 15 7:37 p.m.
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 12, 5:27 p.m.
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 16, 3:32 p.m.
- Enhanced image of North America. NOAA 16, 3:32 p.m.
Morning Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 15 8:16 a.m.
- Enhanced image (Cloud Cover - Band 4). NOAA 12 6:13 a.m.
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 21, 2003
National Preparedness Level 5
Weather Discussion: Winds today are forecast to be lighter over the west, with no major frontal passages. However, temperatures across the Northern Rockies will be warmer today, with slightly lower daytime relative humidity values. Additional moisture and instability will spread through the Great Basin and into northern California for increased shower and thunderstorm activity. Much of the thunderstorm activity is expected to be wet. By the evening hours, some of the thunderstorms may spill into southern Oregon and Idaho.
Cumulative Burn Map
Evening Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
- Enhanced image of Idaho and Montana. NOAA 12 5:51 p.m.
- Enhanced image of Washington and Oregon. NOAA 12 5:51 p.m.
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of Washington and Oregon NOAA 15 7:55 p.m.
- Enhanced image of Idaho and Montana. NOAA 12 5:51 p.m.
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 12, 5:51 p.m.
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of Montana. NOAA 16 3:43 p.m.
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 16, 3:43 p.m.
- Enhanced image of North America. NOAA 16, 3:43 p.m.
Morning Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of Oregon, Idaho, and Montana. NOAA 15 8:39 a.m.
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 15 8:39 a.m.
- Enhanced image (Cloud Cover - Band 4). NOAA 12 6:32 a.m.
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 20, 2003
National Preparedness Level 5
Red Flag Warnings: In Montana, east of the Continental Divide, for strong gusty winds and in a small portion of the central Idaho mountains for winds associated with a dry cold front on Wednesday morning.
Fire Weather Watches: In western and southern North Dakota for gusty winds.
Weather Discussion: A fast moving cold front will cross over eastern Montana today. Winds are expected to be strong and gusty along the front as it passes. Isolated thunderstorms are also expected with the frontal passage. Additional moisture and instability will spread over the southern Great Basin and along the California Sierras today for the possibility of increased thunderstorm activity. Widely scattered thunderstorms are also expected in parts of the Southwest and Rocky Mountain Areas.
Evening Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
- Enhanced image of Western US. NOAA 12 6:23 p.m.
- Enhanced image of Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. NOAA 12 6:23 p.m.
- Enhanced image Oregon. NOAA 12 6:23 p.m.
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of Oregon NOAA 12 6:23 p.m.
- Enhanced image of Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. NOAA 12 6:23 p.m.
- Enhanced image of Washinton, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. NOAA 12, 6:23 p.m.
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 12, 6:23 p.m.
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming NOAA 16 3:55 p.m.
- Enhanced image of Oregon. NOAA 16, 3:55 p.m.
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 16, 3:55 p.m.
- Enhanced image of Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming NOAA 16 2:07 p.m.
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 16, 2:07 p.m.
Morning Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 19, 2003
National Preparedness Level 5
Red Flag Warnings: For winds late Tuesday afternoon in northwest Montana.
Fire Weather Watches: For winds late Tuesday afternoon in the southern Idaho Panhandle and sections of west-central Montana.
Weather Discussion: A fast moving cold front will cross northern Washington, northern Idaho and western Montana today. Winds are expected to quickly increase in the late afternoon in these areas, along with isolated thunderstorm activity along and ahead of the front. Northern California and the majority of the Great Basin will remain in stable, dry flow with sunny afternoon sky conditions. Widely scattered thunderstorms are expected in parts of the Southwest and Rocky Mountain Areas.
Cumulative Burn Map
Evening Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image Yellowstone NP NOAA 15 7:03 p.m
- Enhanced image of the Washington and Oregon NOAA 15 7:03 p.m.
- Enhanced image of Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. NOAA 15 7:03 p.m.
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 12, 5:08 p.m.
- Enhanced image of Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. NOAA 12, 5:08 p.m.
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming NOAA 16 2:25 p.m.
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 16, 2:25 p.m.
- Enhanced image of North America. NOAA 16, 2:25 p.m.
Morning Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 18, 2003
National Preparedness Level 5
Weather Discussion: An upper level low pressure area will very slowly make its way along the Colorado-Wyoming border today. Moisture and instability ahead and north of the system will spark thunderstorms today from the Southwest Area, northeastward into eastern Montana and the western Dakotas. Elsewhere in the west, dry conditions should prevail under a ridge of high pressure. Temperatures will also start to inch upwards today, along with a decrease in afternoon relative humidity.
Evening Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 12, 5:32 p.m.
- Enhanced image of Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. NOAA 12, 5:32 p.m.
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 16, 2:36 p.m.
- Enhanced image of North America. NOAA 16, 2:36 p.m.
Morning Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 17, 2003
National Preparedness Level 5
Fire Weather Watches: For gusty winds, hot temperatures, low relative humidity in western and central North Dakota. For increasing and shifting winds and thunderstorm activity, dry relative humidity and hot temperatures in the Black Hills and northeast Wyoming.
Red Flag Warnings: For gusty winds, hot temperatures, low relative humidity and thunderstorms in south central and southeast Montana. For increasing and shifting winds and thunderstorm activity, dry relative humidity and hot temperatures in the northern Big Horn Mountains of Wyoming.
Weather Discussion: An upper level low pressure area will make its way into western Wyoming today. This trough will eventually be absorbed into another low across the four corners area, then move eastward through the Plains. Moisture and instability ahead and north of the system will spark thunderstorms today from southwest to northeast Montana, through eastern parts of the Great Basin, and over the Southwest. Some storms in Montana may be of the dry variety. The northern parts of Idaho should experience less thunderstorm activity as the atmosphere stabilizes behind the cold front. However, temperatures will start to inch their way upwards as relative humidity decreases.
Evening Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 15, 7:50 p.m.
- Enhanced image of North America NOAA 12, 5:49 p.m.
- Enhanced image of Idaho and Montana NOAA 12, 5:36 p.m.
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
Morning Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 16, 2003
National Preparedness Level 5
Red Flag Warnings: For western Montana and northern Idaho for gusty winds.
Fire Weather Watches: For central Idaho Panhandle, eastern and southern Montana, and the western third of North Dakota for gusty winds.
Weather Discussion: The upper trough that been off the coast the last few days will be finally moving inland today. This trough will move across Pacific Northwest today and eventually into Montana. Meanwhile, the upper ridge remains over the Rockies. Moisture and instability will extend from the Southwest across the portions of the Great Basin and into the Northern Rockies.
Evening Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 12, 6:13 p.m.
- Enhanced image of Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. NOAA 12, 6:13 p.m.
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. NOAA 16, 2:59 p.m.
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S.. NOAA 16, 2:59 p.m.
- Enhanced image of North America. NOAA 16, 2:59 p.m.
Morning Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 15, 2003
National Preparedness Level 5
Fire Weather Watches: Western Montana and the Idaho Panhandle for dry thunderstorms, low relative humidity and high temperatures
Weather Discussion: Southerly flow between a trough off the coast and a ridge over the Rockies will spread high level moisture over Idaho and Montana. Monsoon moisture will cover portions of eastern and southern Nevada as well as Utah, Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico. A piece of the upper trough will shift inland over the Northwest late Friday and Saturday.
Evening Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of Idaho and Montana. NOAA 16, 3:02 p.m.
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S.. NOAA 16, 3:02 p.m.
- Enhanced image of North America. NOAA 16, 3:02 p.m.
Morning Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 14, 2003
National Preparedness Level 5
Fire Weather Watches: for northwest Montana for increasing winds and low relative humidity.
Weather Discussion: Hotter and drier weather on tap for Idaho and Montana as the high pressure ridge strengthens over the region. This means the trough will remain off the Northwest coast until it begins to move inland on Friday. Monsoon moisture will also continue to feed into Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah.
Cumulative Burn Map
Evening Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of Idaho and Montana NOAA 15 7:20 p.m.
- Enhanced image of Idaho and Montana. NOAA 12, 5:29 p.m.
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 12, 5:29 p.m.
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of Idaho and Montana. NOAA 16, 3:21 p.m.
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S.. NOAA 16, 3:21 p.m.
- Enhanced image of North America. NOAA 16, 3:21 p.m.
Morning Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 13, 2003
National Preparedness Level 5
Weather Discussion: The upper level trough will remain off the Northwest coast while high pressure persists over the Rockies. In between these two features, a south to southwest flow will prevail over much of the West. Monsoon moisture continues over the Four Corner states.
Evening Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of Idaho and Montana. NOAA 12, 5:54 p.m.
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 12, 5:54 p.m.
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of Idaho and Montana. NOAA 16, 3:33 p.m.
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 16, 3:33 p.m.
- Enhanced image of North America. NOAA 16, 3:33 p.m.
Morning Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 15, 8:28 a.m.
- Enhanced image of North America. NOAA 15, 8:28 a.m.
Tyros Satellite Data
August 12, 2003
National Preparedness Level 5
Fire Weather Watches: For low humidity and isolated dry lightning in southwest, south-central, and southeast Montana. For gusty southerly winds and low humidity in western and south-central North Dakota.
Weather Discussion: The weather pattern continues to feature an upper low parked off the Northwest Coast and a strong ridge of high pressure from New Mexico through the Dakotas. This leaves most of the West in a south to southwest flow pattern. Breezy and unstable afternoon conditions, with some dry thunderstorms are the result across the upper Great Basin and Northern Rocky Mountain Areas. The pattern is not expected to break down until Wednesday afternoon.
Cumulative Burn Map
Evening Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
- Enhanced image of Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, NOAA 15 8:06 p.m.
- Enhanced image of Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, NOAA 12 6:11 p.m.
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of Idaho and Montana. NOAA 15, 8:06 p.m.
- Enhanced image of Idaho and Montana. NOAA 12, 6:11 p.m.
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 12, 6:11 p.m.
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S.. NOAA 16, 3:44 p.m.
- Enhanced image of North America. NOAA 16, 3:44 p.m.
Morning Images
Black and White Cloud Cover Image (Band 4)
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 11, 2003
National Preparedness Level 5
Red Flag Warnings: For gusty winds and low humidity in the southern panhandle of Idaho and most of western Montana.
Fire Weather Watches: For gusty winds, low humidity and isolated dry lightning in southwest Montana.
Weather Discussion: The weather pattern continues to feature the upper low parked off the Northwest Coast and a strong ridge of high pressure from New Mexico through the Dakotas. This leaves most of the West in a south to southwest flow pattern. Monsoon moisture continues to filter across Arizona, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico.
Cumulative Burn Map
Evening Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of Idaho and Montana. NOAA 12, 5:03 p.m.
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 12, 5:03 p.m.
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of Idaho and Montana. NOAA 16, 3:55 p.m.
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S.. NOAA 16, 3:55 p.m.
- Enhanced image of North America. NOAA 16, 3:55 p.m.
Morning Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S.. NOAA 15, 9:15 a.m.
- Enhanced image of North America. NOAA 15, 9:15 a.m.
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 10, 2003
National Preparedness Level 4
Fire Weather Watches: For increasing winds and low relative humidity in northwest Montana.
Weather Discussion: The upper low will remain parked off the Pacific Northwest with a few small disturbances moving across the Northwest and Northern Rockies. Otherwise, a dry southwest flow will persist over California and Nevada while monsoon moisture continues over Arizona, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico.
Evening Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of Idaho and Montana. NOAA 12, 5:27 p.m.
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 12, 5:27 p.m.
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of Idaho and Montana. NOAA 16, 2:26 p.m.
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S.. NOAA 16, 2:26 p.m.
- Enhanced image of North America. NOAA 16, 2:26 p.m.
Morning Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 9, 2003
National Preparedness Level 4
Fire Weather Watch: For dry lightning and low relative humidity over northeast Wyoming. For strong winds and low humidity across the Lake Tahoe region in the Sierras and the adjacent east slopes in far western Nevada.
Weather Discussion: An upper low off the Northwest coast will continue to eject small disturbances into the Northwest and Northern Rockies for a threat of some thunderstorms. Elsewhere, a dry southwest flow prevails across California as well as portions of the western and northern Great Basin. An upper high over the Four Corners is circulating moisture across Arizona, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico.
Evening Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of Idaho and Montana. NOAA 12, 5:51 p.m.
- Enhanced image of Utah. NOAA 12, 5:51 p.m.
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 12, 5:51 p.m.
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of Idaho and Montana. NOAA 16, 2:37 p.m.
- Enhanced image of California. NOAA 16, 2:37 p.m.
- Enhanced image of North America. NOAA 16, 2:37 p.m.
Morning Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
- Enhanced image of Idaho and Montana. NOAA 12, 6:30 a.m.
- Enhanced image of California. NOAA 12, 6:30 a.m.
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 8, 2003
National Preparedness Level 4
Fire Weather Watch: For Southern California Area east of the Sierra crest for strong southwest winds and low humidity.
Weather Discussion: A low pressure system off the Pacific Northwest coast is producing a relatively dry southwest flow across much of the west. However, there is enough moisture and instability for a few thunderstorms over portions of the Northwest and Northern Rockies. An upper level high centered over New Mexico is circulating moisture across the southwest states.
Evening Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of California. NOAA 12, 6:16 p.m.
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 12, 6:16 p.m.
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 16, 2:48 p.m.
- Enhanced image of North America. NOAA 16, 2:48 p.m.
Morning Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 7, 2003
National Preparedness Level 4
Fire Weather Watches: For strong winds, low relative humidity and very high fire danger in southern Nevada, northwest Nevada and northeast California.
Weather Discussion: A dry southwest flow prevails over much of the West. However, a disturbance will be moving across the Pacific Northwest. Limited moisture continues in New Mexico, Colorado and Wyoming.
Evening Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
Morning Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 6, 2003
National Preparedness Level 4
Red Flag Warning: Parts of eastern and central Nevada for strong winds, low relative humidity and very high fire danger.
Weather Discussion: The combination of low pressure off the coast and a high pressure ridge axis along the Rockies is producing a dry southwest flow over much of the West. However, showers and thunderstorms are on tap for the Northern Rockies as a disturbance tracks through the region. There is also some limited moisture over New Mexico, Colorado and Wyoming.
Evening Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of Idaho. NOAA 15, 7:13 p.m.
- Enhanced image of Idaho. NOAA 12, 5:24 p.m.
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 12, 5:24 p.m.
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 16, 3:11 p.m.
- Enhanced image of North America. NOAA 16, 3:11 p.m.
Morning Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 5, 2003
National Preparedness Level 4
RED FLAG WARNING: for winds and low humidity over portions of western Utah.
Weather Discussion: A low pressure system moving up the west coast is spreading moisture into the Pacific Northwest. Meanwhile, a dry southwest flow covers much of rest of the west. High pressure remains centered over New Mexico with very limited moisture over the southwest states.
Evening Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 16, 3:22 p.m.
- Enhanced image of North America. NOAA 16, 3:22 p.m.
Morning Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 4, 2003
National Preparedness Level 5
Weather Discussion: The general weather pattern features a high pressure ridge along the Rockies and a low pressure trough off the West Coast. One disturbance is through eastern Montana and the Dakotas while another moves onshore late today in northern California and Oregon. A drier southwest flow is pushing into southern California, portions of the Great Basin and the Southwest.
Evening Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 12, 6:13 p.m.
- Enhanced image of North America. NOAA 12, 6:13 p.m.
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 16, 3:34 p.m.
- Enhanced image of North America. NOAA 16, 3:34 p.m.
Morning Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 3, 2003
National Preparedness Level 5
Weather Discussion: High pressure will continue to sit over the central part of the country today, while low pressure nears the Pacific Coast. Moisture will spread from the Great Basin into Idaho and Montana, sparking showers and thunderstorms. The moisture is expected to be more limited across central Montana, where a few dry lightning strikes may occur. In the Northwest, relative humidity is expected to be higher today as moisture moves onto the coast from the low sitting offshore. Southern California and the southern Great Basin will dry out today as southwesterly flow develops.
Fire Weather Watch: For dry thunderstorms in southern portions of the Idaho Panhandle, the mountains of southwest Montana, south-central, southeast, and northeast Montana.
Evening Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 12, 4:58 p.m.
- Enhanced image of North America. NOAA 12, 4:58 p.m.
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 16, 3:45 p.m.
- Enhanced image of North America. NOAA 16, 3:45 p.m.
Morning Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 15, 9:03 a.m.
- Enhanced image of North America. NOAA 15, 9:03 a.m.
Tyros Satellite Data
August 2, 2003
National Preparedness Level 5
Fire Weather Watch: For isolated dry thunderstorms in southern portions of the Idaho Panhandle and the mountains of southwest Montana.
Weather Discussion: High pressure will continue to sit over the Southwest today, while moisture spreads from California over the border into southern Oregon, Idaho and western Montana. The moisture is expected to produce more thunderstorm activity over these areas during the afternoon. Breezy conditions and low relative humidity are also expected over central Oregon, northern Washington and western parts of Montana. Monsoon moisture continues to flow through California, Arizona, northern New Mexico and Colorado, where mainly wet thunderstorms are expected. The Great Basin will see scattered thunderstorms for another day, while southeast Oklahoma may experience a round of severe thunderstorms as a front passes through the region.
Evening Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
Morning Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of Idaho and Montana. NOAA 16, 9:26 a.m.
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 16, 9:26 a.m.
Tyros Satellite Data
August 1, 2003
National Preparedness Level 5
Red Flag Warnings: For dry lightning until Friday morning in the Sacramento Valley and western foothills from Yuba City south, the East Bay area, the southern Mendocino National Forest, and Napa, Sonoma, and Marin Counties.
Weather Discussion: High pressure will be located in northern New Mexico today, while moisture spreads from California slightly over the border into southern Oregon. The moisture may produce isolated dry thunderstorms over the extreme southern Oregon mountains during the afternoon. Windy conditions and low relative humidity are also expected over central Oregon, northern Washington and western parts of Montana. Some record high temperature readings are also possible in western Montana. Monsoon moisture continues to flow through California, Arizona, northern New Mexico and Colorado, where mainly wet thunderstorms are expected. The Great Basin will see an increase in thunderstorm activity today.
Evening Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 16, 2:27 p.m.
- Enhanced image of North America. NOAA 16, 2:27 p.m.
Morning Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 3)
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