BMBB91 KLIX 071153
STQLIX

A SPOT FORECAST REQUEST HAS JUST BEEN RECEIVED FOR A PRESCRIBED FIRE
NAMED "CPT O-03-O-16E"

           PRIORITY:  IMMEDIATE
               DATE:  3/7/12
               TIME:  0800
       PROJECT NAME:  CPT O-03-O-16E
       PROJECT TYPE:  PRESCRIBED
  REQUESTING AGENCY:  U.S. FWS
REQUESTING OFFICIAL:  Sami Gray
     REQUEST REASON:  IAMS
                FAX:  (228) 497-9612
    EMERGENCY PHONE:  (228) 219-3937
           LOCATION:
              STATE:
               DLAT:   30.47472
               DLON:    88.79133
           EXPOSURE:  flat
          FUEL TYPE:  Grass/Shrub/Timber
         SHELTERING:  PARTIAL
   BOTTOM ELEVATION:  5
      TOP ELEVATION:  45
       SIZE (ACRES):  850

WEATHER CONDITIONS AT PROJECT OR FROM NEARBY STATIONS
SHCM6 ELEV=25 TIME=0451 WIND=E@3MAX8 T=57 TW=57 RH=100 TD= N/A
TS629 ELEV=150 TIME=0446 WIND=E@2MAX5 T=54 TW=54 RH=99 TD= N/A
TFBM6 ELEV=43 TIME=0500 WIND=ENE@1 T=57 TW=56 RH=97 TD= N/A
KBIX ELEV=33 TIME=0455 WIND=ESE@14G21 T=63 TW=61 RH=91 TD= CLEAR

...REMARKS...
Please wait until 12z data is available before finalizing the
forecast.

Please report forecast elements in
one-hour increments for today and tonight two-hour increments
for tomorrow.

QUESTIONS:

1. Average wind speed in the Digitabular Forecast and the Zone Fire
Weather Forecast is getting close to our maximum allowable.  Please
check the grids closely and let us know what you think the maximum
sustained average wind speed will be today, and for what duration.
Also, what is the maximum wind gust we should expect today

2. Please include a fog potential
statement for Wednesday
night/Thursday morning.

3. Allowable wind directions for
CPT O-16E are E-SE-S-SW-W.  What
are the chances of wind direction
being outside of allowable at any
time Wednesday, Wednesday night,
or early Thursday morning

4. What are the chances of wind
going calm or light/variable
Wednesday night/Thursday morning,
and if so, for what timeframe NOTE: winds were lighter than
forecasted Tuesday night.

5. Please confirm this interpretation of the Digitabular Forecast and
this mornings Forecast Discussion: chances of rain have increased,
but there is no risk of lightning in Jackson County today.

6. When is the next rain expected,
and how much accumulation

RAWS LOCATIONS:

SHCM6 8 miles ESE
TS629 12 miles NNW
TFBM6 4 miles ESE
KBIX 11 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:  20120307.CPTO0.01
TIMEZONE:  CST6CDT