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🌬️ HRRR-Smoke Forecast System

A professional-grade wildfire smoke forecasting application using NOAA's High-Resolution Rapid Refresh (HRRR) Smoke model data.

Features

🔥 Real Wildfire Tracking: Live fire detection and smoke emissions modeling 🌪️ Smoke Transport: 3D atmospheric dispersion forecasting 🏥 Air Quality Impact: PM2.5 concentrations and health assessments 👁️ Visibility Forecasts: Aviation and travel safety predictions ⏰ 48-Hour Forecasts: Extended smoke plume predictions 🗺️ High Resolution: 3km grid spacing for detailed local forecasts 📊 Professional Data: Same model used by air quality agencies and emergency management 📝 Narrative Forecasts: Plain English health and safety guidance

Smoke Parameters

  • —Smoke Mass Density: Total smoke concentration (µg/m³)
  • —PM2.5 Concentration: Fine particulate matter for health assessment
  • —Column Smoke Density: Integrated atmospheric smoke load
  • —Visibility: Atmospheric visibility through smoke
  • —Fire Radiative Power: Active fire intensity measurements
  • —Extinction Coefficient: Light attenuation by smoke particles

How to Use

  1. 1.Enter Location: Provide coordinates (lat, lon) or city name
  2. 2.Select Parameter: Choose smoke variable to visualize
  3. 3.Set Forecast Time: Pick hours ahead (0-48h)
  4. 4.Adjust Detail: Control map resolution and filtering
  5. 5.Get Forecast: View maps and detailed health guidance

Technical Details

Data Source: NOAA HRRR-Smoke Model Resolution: 3km grid spacing Update Frequency: Hourly model runs Forecast Range: 0-48 hours ahead Coverage: Continental United States Parameters: 8+ smoke and air quality variables

Health and Safety

The application provides:

  • —AQI (Air Quality Index) assessments
  • —Health risk warnings for sensitive groups
  • —Visibility impact for travel safety
  • —Protective action recommendations
  • —Emergency condition alerts

Data Attribution

Smoke forecast data provided by NOAA National Weather Service HRRR-Smoke model. Data source: https://www.nco.ncep.noaa.gov/pmb/products/hrrr/

Disclaimer

HRRR-Smoke forecasts are experimental products. Use in conjunction with official air quality alerts and emergency guidance from local authorities.