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Welcome to the August 2004 Satellite image page!
This page contains the images for the month of August 2004. 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, 2004
National Preparedness Level 2
Weather Discussion: High pressure will continue to build into the western states, allowing hot and dry conditions to persist through the day. In Alaska, mostly cloudy conditions will prevail as a front moves in from the north.
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 30, 2004
National Preparedness Level 2
Weather Discussion: High pressure will continue to build into the western states, allowing hot and dry conditions to persist through the day. In Alaska, mostly cloudy sky conditions will prevail as a front moves in from the north. This will result in rain showers over east and central sections of the state.
Evening Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Morning Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 29, 2004
National Preparedness Level 3
Weather Discussion: High pressure will continue to build into the western states, allowing warm and dry conditions to persist through the day. Gusty winds are expected to come to an end over portions of northern California as the high moves into place. Along the coastal Carolinas, tropical storm Gaston will provide heavy rains and wind gusts to 60 mph. In Alaska, partly cloudy conditions will prevail with humidity values remaining relatively low.
Evening Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 28, 2004
National Preparedness Level 3
Red Flag Warnings: Red Flag Warning for Northern California for the Stanislaus, Plumas, Eldorado, Tahoe, Lassen, Shasta Trinity National Forests, and adjacent CDF units. Also included is Mendocino County east of the costal strip, Lassen and Plumas counties, the west slope of the Sierra Nevada, the northern portion of the Sacramento Valley floor north of Corning for strong and gusty northeast winds and low relative humidity. Red Flag Warning continues through noon Saturday for the north and east Bay as well as Santa Clara County for offshore winds and low relative humidity.
Weather Discussion: Warmer and drier weather is on tap for much of the West as high pressure builds over the area. Gusty winds are expected to continue over portions of northern California with lighter offshore winds in southern California. In Alaska, the upper level low over southwest Alaska should drop southward into the Gulf of Alaska for a decrease in clouds and showers over the southern half of the state.
Tyros Satellite Data
August 27, 2004
National Preparedness Level 3
Weather Discussion: The low pressure trough which brought cool, showery weather to the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies the past few days is moving out of the area as high pressure begins to build over the region. Gusty winds are expected over northern California with warmer and drier conditions statewide. In Alaska, winds will be diminishing over the interior as a low pressure system becomes centered over the southwest corner of the state.
Tyros Satellite Data
August 26, 2004
National Preparedness Level 3
Fire Weather Watch: Gusty northeast winds and low relative humidity for the mountains and valleys of extreme eastern Mendocino County, CA. California's north coastal mountains, west slope of the Sierra Nevada and the northern Sacramento Valley floor for increasing northeast winds and low relative humidity. North and East Bay as well as Santa Clara County, CA for strong offshore winds and very low relative humidity.
Red Flag Warning: Strong northeast winds over portions of the northwestern and northern interior of Alaska. Weather Discussion: A low pressure trough will continue to bring scattered showers and thunderstorms to the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies. Further south, strong winds will prevail from the Sierra to the Rockies. In Alaska, gusty winds will persist over the interior as a low pressure system moves into the southwest corner of the state.
Tyros Satellite Data
August 25, 2004
National Preparedness Level 3
Red Flag Warning: For strong northeast winds through Wednesday in portions of the northern, central, and eastern interior of Alaska.
Weather Discussion: A storm system will spread showers across the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies. Gusty winds are expected from the Sierra across the Great Basin into the Rocky Mountains. In Alaska, strong winds are once again expected across the interior due to a dry cold front moving through the region.
Morning Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 24, 2004
National Preparedness Level 3
Red Flag Warning: For strong northeast winds tonight through Wednesday in portions of the northern, central, and eastern interior of Alaska.
Weather Discussion: A broad trough of low pressure covers the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies. The trough will bring gusty winds from the Sierra across the Great Basin and into Colorado. In Alaska, gusty winds are on tap for the interior as a dry cold front moves through the area.
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
Morning Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 15, 8:38 a.m.
- Enhanced image of North America NOAA 15, 8:38 a.m.
Tyros Satellite Data
August 23, 2004
National Preparedness Level 3
Fire Weather Watches: For strong northeast winds for northern interior of Alaska, and Tuesday for strong northeast winds for the central and southern interior of Alaska. For southwest Utah for strong winds and low relative humidity.
Weather Discussion: A low pressure trough will bring cool weather and scattered showers and thunderstorms to the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies. Meanwhile, a drier southwest flow should prevail across the southern Sierra and the southern Great Basin. In Alaska, a slow cooling trend continues as high pressure weakens and begins to move out of the state. A dry cold front is expected to usher in gusty winds and cooler temperatures to the northern interior.
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 12, 5:42 p.m.
- Enhanced image of North America NOAA 12, 5:42 p.m.
Morning Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 22, 2004
National Preparedness Level 3
Weather Discussion: A strong low pressure system will usher in cooler weather with scattered showers and thunderstorms over the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies. High pressure will prevail elsewhere across the West. In Alaska, high pressure will gradually weaken over the next few days.
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 12, 5:59 p.m.
- Enhanced image of North America NOAA 12, 5:59 p.m.
Tyros Satellite Data
August 21, 2004
National Preparedness Level 3
Weather Discussion: High pressure continues over the West with an upper low off the coast of California. A cold front will be approaching the Pacific Northwest late in the day. Thunderstorms are once again expected from the Cascades and Sierra eastward to the Rockies. High pressure remains centered over northern Alaska.
Evening Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
Morning Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 20, 2004
National Preparedness Level 3
Weather Discussion: A ridge of high pressure remains over the West with an upper low off the California coast. Thunderstorms will be scattered from the Sierra and Cascades eastward to the Rockies. High pressure will continue over central and northern Alaska.
Evening Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
Morning Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 19, 2004
National Preparedness Level 3
Red Flag Warning: Strong northeast winds in the Central and Northern Interior of Alaska.
Weather Discussion: High pressure remains along the West Coast with moisture persisting over the intermountain area. Mid and high level moisture will be increasing over the Sierra and the mountains of northern California. In Alaska, dry weather continues with increasing winds over the eastern interior.
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 12, 5:33 p.m.
- Enhanced image of North America NOAA 16, 3:25 p.m.
Morning Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 18, 2004
National Preparedness Level 3
Weather Discussion: High pressure will be building along the Pacific Northwest coast as a low pressure system moves slowly across Utah. Most thunderstorm activity will extend from Montana and Idaho down to Arizona and New Mexico. High pressure will continue over Alaska.
Evening Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
Morning Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 17, 2004
National Preparedness Level 3
Weather Discussion: High pressure continues over the West except for a disturbance centered over the Great Basin. Thunderstorms are expected east of the Cascades and Sierra. Hot and dry weather is on tap for Alaska as high pressure covers the area.
Evening Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 16, 3:48 p.m.
- Enhanced image of North America NOAA 16, 3:48 p.m.
Morning Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 16, 2004
National Preparedness Level 3
Weather Discussion: Thunderstorms will continue to develop over higher elevations acrossmuch of the West today. Some of the storms are expected to be dry from western sections of theNorthern Rockies southward into western Colorado. The thunderstorms elsewhere are expectedto contain wetting rains. In Alaska, high pressure will keep the Area in a warm, dry air mass.
Evening Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 17, 12:34 p.m.
- Enhanced image of North America NOAA 17, 12:34 p.m.
Morning Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 15, 2004
National Preparedness Level 3
Fire Weather Watch: West-central Colorado for dry lightning in the afternoon and evening. Southeast Utah for dry lightning.
Weather Discussion: Thunderstorms will continue to develop along the Sierra, in the Great Basin and in the Northwest today as monsoonal moisture is drawn up from the south. Some of the thunderstorms are expected to be dry over the Northwest, Idaho and western sections of the Northern Rockies. In Alaska, high pressure will return the Area to warm, dry conditions. In the East, tropical storm Charley will weaken but bring heavy rains to the New England States.
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 12, 5:32 p.m.
- Enhanced image of North America NOAA 12, 5:32 p.m.
Tyros Satellite Data
August 14, 2004
National Preparedness Level 3
Red Flag Warning: Southwest Idaho, south of the Snake River, for dry lightning.
Fire Weather Watch: Central Idaho, including Payette, Boise and Salmon-Challis National Forests, and most of northwest through southeast Utah for dry lightning.
Weather Discussion: Thunderstorms will continue to develop along the Sierra, in the Great Basin and in the Northwest today as monsoonal moisture is drawn up from the south. Some of the thunderstorms are expected to be dry, especially in northern Nevada, the Northwest and Idaho. Very warm and dry conditions will be in place over much of the eastern Northern Rockies. In Alaska, widespread showers are expected in the morning. In the Southeast, hurricane Charley will emerge back into the Atlantic Ocean and move onto the South Carolina Coast.
Evening Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
Morning Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 13, 2004
National Preparedness Level 3
Red Flag Warning: Southwest Idaho and southwest Utah for dry lightning.
Fire Weather Watch: Portions of interior Alaska for strong winds; portions of northern and northeastern Nevada for dry lightning.
Weather Discussion: Thunderstorms will develop along the Sierra, in the Great Basin and in the Northwest today as monsoonal moisture is drawn up from the south. Some of the thunderstorms are expected to be dry today, especially in northern Nevada and southern Utah. Very warm and dry conditions will be in place over the Northern Rockies. In Alaska, conditions will be windy and dry early. However, a frontal system will provide some light rainfall overnight tonight in eastcentral sections of the state. In the Gulf of Mexico, Charley will continue to strengthen and is expected to move over the Florida Keys and onto the Florida west coast today.
Morning Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 12, 2004
National Preparedness Level 3
Weather Discussion: A strong ridge of high pressure will continue to bring hot and dry weather conditions to most of the West. Increased moisture is also expected to move along the western edge of the ridge, sparking thunderstorms along the Sierra Mountains and southern portions of the Great Basin. Warm conditions are expected again for the central and eastern interior of Alaska, with a few thunderstorms. In the Gulf of Mexico, tropical storm Bonnie will bring heavy rain and high wind to the Florida Panhandle while hurricane Charley bears down on Cuba. Charley is expected to move over the Florida Keys and onto the Florida coast south of Tampa on Friday.
Evening Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
- Enhanced image of North America NOAA 16, 3:04 p.m.
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 16, 3:04 p.m.
Morning Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 11, 2004
National Preparedness Level 3
Weather Discussion: A strong ridge of high pressure will continue to bring hot and dry weather conditions to most of the West. However, as moisture increases on the south edge of the high, a few thundershowers are possible in the southern Great Basin and along the southern Sierra Mountains. Warm and mainly dry weather is expected for the central and eastern interior of Alaska, with a few isolated thunderstorms. In the Gulf of Mexico, tropical storm Bonnie may reach minimal hurricane status this afternoon before it moves onshore early on Thursday.
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
- Enhanced image of North America NOAA 16, 3:16 p.m.
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 16, 3:16 p.m.
Morning Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 16, 3:50 a.m.
- Enhanced image of Idaho and Montana NOAA 16, 3:50 a.m.
Tyros Satellite Data
August 10, 2004
National Preparedness Level 3
Weather Discussion: A strong ridge of high pressure will bring hot and dry weather conditions to most of the West. A few thundershowers can be expected over Colorado, Arizona and New Mexico once again. Warm and dry weather is also on tap for the central and eastern interior of Alaska. In the Gulf of Mexico, tropical storm Bonnie is expected to strengthen slightly but stay offshore until Wednesday.
Afternoon Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
- Enhanced image of North America NOAA 12, 5:54 p.m.
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 12, 5:54 p.m.
Morning Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 9, 2004
National Preparedness Level 3
Evening Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
Morning Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 8, 2004
National Preparedness Level 3
Weather Discussion: A warming and drying trend is on tap for most of the West as strong high pressure builds over the area. Some showers and thunderstorms are expected over the Southwest and east of the Colorado Rockies. In Alaska, high pressure will continue to bring warm and dry conditions.
Evening Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 7, 2004
National Preparedness Level 3
Weather Discussion: A low pressure system will cross Montana, while high pressure builds elsewhere over the West. The West will be dry except for some showers and thunderstorms from Montana southward to Arizona and New Mexico. A strong ridge of high pressure will bring very warm weather, low humidity and a few thunderstorms to the interior of Alaska.
Evening Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 6, 2004
National Preparedness Level 3
Red Flag Warning: Western and central Idaho for winds and low relative humidity. Northern counties of Nevada, except for the far northwest counties, for gusty winds and low relative humidity levels.
Weather Discussion: The low pressure trough off the Washington coast will finally move inland today bringing showers and thunderstorms to the Northwest and Northern Rockies. Dry weather with gusty winds will continue from the Sierra into the Great Basin. Monsoon moisture will bring scattered thunderstorms to Southwest, Utah and Colorado. High pressure will remain parked over the interior of Alaska for warm, dry weather.
Morning Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 5, 2004
National Preparedness Level 3
Fire Weather Watch: Western Idaho for winds and low relative humidity.
Red Flag Warning: Northern two thirds of Nevada for gusty winds and low relative humidity.
Weather Discussion: A trough of low pressure off the Pacific Northwest coast will continue to bring a threat of thunderstorms to the Northwest and Northern Rockies. Further south, gusty winds and low humidity are expected from the Northern Sierras into portions of the Great Basin. Monsoon moisture will bring another round of scattered thunderstorms to the Southwest, Utah and Colorado. High pressure will continue to produce warm, dry weather for most of the Alaska interior.
Evening Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
Morning Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 4, 2004
National Preparedness Level 3
Red Flag Warning: Gusty southwest winds and low relative humidities for northeast California, the northern two thirds of Nevada and southeast Oregon.
Weather Discussion: Low pressure will settle off the coast of the Northwest Area today as a high pressure ridge strengthens over the Rocky Mountain Area. The pressure gradient between the two systems will provide windy and mainly dry conditions over much of the Great Basin. There will be a few thunderstorms today in the afternoon heating from southeast Montana southward down the spine of the Rockies. Most of the rest of the west is not expected to have much convective activity. Hurricane Alex will continue its march into the North Atlantic today and will remain well offshore.
Evening Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
Morning Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 3, 2004
National Preparedness Level 3
Weather Discussion: A weakening low pressure system will move across the western portion of the Northern Rockies today. The storm will provide the trigger for thunderstorms from northeast Oregon eastward into the Dakotas. Thunderstorms will also occur from Arizona north into the Eastern Great Basin and Rocky Mountain Areas. California, Washington and western portions of the Great Basin will mainly be dry. However, cooler temperatures will be working their way into the Northwest. Along the East Coast, tropical storm Alex will bring strong wind and heavy rains to the Outer Banks. In eastern Alaska, partly cloudy sky conditions will prevail underneath building high pressure.
Evening Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 12, 5:26 p.m.
- Enhanced image of North America NOAA 12, 5:26 p.m.
Morning Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 15, 8:30 a.m.
- Enhanced image of North America NOAA 15, 8:30 a.m.
Tyros Satellite Data
August 2, 2004
National Preparedness Level 3
Fire Weather Watch: Gusty winds and low relative humidity for the upper two-thirds of Nevada.
Weather Discussion: A trough of low pressure will move down the British Columbia coast today. This storm will cause weak low pressure sitting off the California coast to eject inland. The low will move into Oregon this evening, triggering thunderstorms from Oregon eastward and southward into the Northern Rockies and Great Basin. Some monsoonal moisture will also be moving up from the Southwest, causing thunderstorms in the Rocky Mountain Area. Some of the storms today may be dry. Winds will be gusty and strong today across the west as well. In Alaska, partly cloudy sky conditions can be expected behind a departing low pressure area.
Afternoon Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 12, 5:51 p.m.
- Enhanced image of North America NOAA 16, 3:18 p.m.
Morning Images
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
Tyros Satellite Data
August 1, 2004
National Preparedness Level 3
Red Flag Warning: Dry lightning and strong, gusty outflow winds for most of Utah.S trong, gusty winds and low relative humidity for most of Nevada; dry lightning in central and eastern Nevada.
Fire Weather Watch: Gusty winds and low relative humidity for the northern two- thirds of Nevada. Dry lightning is expected in Utah and the central and eastern zones in Nevada. Weather Discussion: Low pressure deepening off the West Coast will continue to push mid level moisture into the northwest quadrant of the country today. As a result, scattered thunderstorms are possible. The Eastern Great Basin, Southwest and Rocky Mountain Areas will remain under a hot high pressure system. Afternoon winds will mix down in these areas, causing some problematic fire behavior. Eastern parts of the Northern Rockies will see hot and dry conditions with breezy afternoon wind. Some thunderstorms will develop in western parts of the Northern Rockies as well. In Alaska, low pressure will provide rain showers in the morning over the ongoing fires.
Evening Images
Infrared Images (Bands 3)
Simulated Natural Color Images (Bands 1, 2 and 4)
- Enhanced image of the Western U.S. NOAA 15, 6:58 p.m.
- Enhanced image of North America NOAA 15, 6:58 p.m.
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