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2024 SQF Lightning

Unit Information

220 E. Morton Ave 
Porterville, 
93257 
220 E. Morton Ave 
Porterville, 
93257 

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  • Incident Information--Public Inquiries
    Email:
    2024.lightning@firenet.gov
    Phone:
    760-376-3781
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    8 am - 8 pm
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    2024.lightning@firenet.gov
    Phone:
    917-921-5226
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    8 am - 8 pm

2024 SQF Lightning: Smoke Outlook 07-24-2024

2024 SQF Lightning
Publication Type: News - 07/24/2024 - 08:00

Fire

Yesterday’s afternoon thunderstorm activity brought wetting rains to portions of the fire and moderated fire behavior. Today, higher relative humidity and slightly cooler temperatures will continue that moderation; however, additional thunderstorms are possible in the afternoon and outflow winds could cause erratic fire behavior. Expected fire behavior includes smoldering, single tree/small group torching, spotting, and potential short uphill runs. Additional information can be found here SQF Lightning Fires Inciweb

Smoke

Yesterday, smoke transport was impacted by convective thunderstorms and dispersed generally to the N/NW and E. Convective activity will likely impact smoke movement again today, but transport will be generally to the NW through the late afternoon, becoming more SE in the evening. Outflow winds from thunderstorms have the potential to cause erratic smoke movement. Expect generally MODERATE conditions in western foothill communities. The north Owens Valley should see generally GOOD conditions, with MODERATE in the south valley. Smoke will again pool overnight and there is a chance for heavier impact in the Indian Wells Valley overnight.