BMBB91 KLIX 151150 STQLIX A SPOT FORECAST REQUEST HAS JUST BEEN RECEIVED FOR A PRESCRIBED FIRE NAMED "CPT O-10" PRIORITY: IMMEDIATE DATE: 2/15/12 TIME: 0800 PROJECT NAME: CPT O-10 PROJECT TYPE: PRESCRIBED REQUESTING AGENCY: U.S. FWS REQUESTING OFFICIAL: Scott Saucier REQUEST REASON: IAMS FAX: (228) 497-9612 EMERGENCY PHONE: (228) 219-3937 LOCATION: STATE: DLAT: 30.45858 DLON: 88.76005 EXPOSURE: Flat FUEL TYPE: Grass and Shrub SHELTERING: PARTIAL BOTTOM ELEVATION: 5 TOP ELEVATION: 45 SIZE (ACRES): 498 WEATHER CONDITIONS AT PROJECT OR FROM NEARBY STATIONS SHCM6 ELEV=25 TIME=0451 WIND=E@3MAX7 T=47 TW=47 RH=100 TD= N/A TS629 ELEV=150 TIME=0446 WIND=E@1MAX3 T=41 TW=41 RH=98 TD= N/A TFBM6 ELEV=43 TIME=0500 WIND=ENE@1 T=46 TW=46 RH=99 TD= N/A KBIX ELEV=33 TIME=0455 WIND=E@6 T=51 TW=49 RH=92 TD= CLEAR ...REMARKS... Please wait until 12z data is available before finalizing the forecast. Please report forecast elements in one-hour increments today and tonight, two-hour increments tomorrow. This burn unit is adjacent to the westbound lanes of I-10. Fog and wind forecast are of critical importance to firefighter and public safety. Questions 1What is the fog potential for Wednesday night into Thursday morning If fog is possible, when is it likely to occur, what is the expected areal coverage and density If rain does not occur, how will that affect the fog potential 2What are the chances of the wind going calm during the overnight hours Wednesday night/Thursday morning 3What will be the maximum wind gust we should expect Wednesday and what will be the time frame of occurrence 4 What are the chances of lightning affecting our operations Wednesday 5 Allowable wind directions are W, SW, S, and SE. What are the chances of wind direction being outside of allowable 6 What time is rain expected to begin, and how much rain is expected RAWS LOCATIONS: SHCM6: 7 miles SE. TS629: 10 miles NE sheltered TFBM6: 3 miles SE sheltered KBIX: 9 miles SW. ...WEATHER PARAMETERS REQUESTED... SKY / WEATHER: 1,1,1 TEMPERATURE: 1,1,1 RELATIVE HUMIDITY: 1,1,1 CHANCE OF PRECIPITATION: 1,1,1 MIXING HEIGHT: 1,1,1 TRANSPORT WINDS: 1,1,1 20 FOOT WIND: 1,1,1 SITE: LIX OFILE: 20120215.CPTO1.01 TIMEZONE: CST6CDT