Pacific Northwest Wildfires

Pacific Northwest Wildfires

Wildfires have flared across the Pacific Northwest where a heat wave has gripped the region.

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Contributions by: Josh Reiter

Satellite imagery of this event:

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Wildfires Still Ravage Northern California

Description:

Firefighters in Northern California continue to battle raging wildfires like the Smith River Complex.


Satellite: GOES-18

Product: Fire Temperature GeoColor

Oregon Fires Still Burn After Hilary Rainfall

Description:

While rain from Hilary has slowed down development, the Lookout and Bedrock fires continue to burn.


Satellite: NOAA-20 NOAA-21 S-NPP

Product: Day Fire

Instrument: VIIRS

Wildfires Continue in Oregon

Description:

Several large wildfires continue to burn across Oregon.


Satellite: GOES-18

Product: GeoColor

The Grey Fire and Oregon Road Fire in Eastern Washington Burn Multiple Structures

Description:

The Grey Fire and Oregon Road Fire in Eastern Washington burn multiple structures near the towns of Medical Lake and Four Lakes.


Satellite: GOES-18

Product: GeoColor

Remnants of Hilary Aid In Wildfire Suppression

Description:

Rain from Hilary brought much needed relief to the Pacific Northwest, aiding firefighters in wildfire suppression and containment.


Satellite: GOES-18

Product: Day Fire Fire Temperature

Eastern and Central US Witness Smoke From The West

Description:

The upper-level jet stream directs smoke from the wildfires across the Pacific Northwest and Canada towards the eastern side of the continent.


Satellite: GOES-16

Product: GeoColor

Elkhorn Fire in Idaho Continues to Burn

Description:

The Buckhorn Fire in Idaho continues to burn. The area has recently seen critical fire weather due to low humidity, hot temperatures, and gusty winds.


Satellite: GOES-18

Product: GeoColor

Wildfire Smoke Sweeps Into Central United States

Description:

Smoke from wildfires in western North America sweeps into the Plains and Midwest.


Satellite: GOES-16

Product: GeoColor

Wildfire Near British Columbia, Washington Border Produces Pyrocumulonimbus Cloud

Description:

A wildfire near the British Columbia-Washington State border produced a brief pyrocumulonimbus cloud.


Satellite: GOES-18

Product: GeoColor

Lightning Sparked Wildfires Across Northern California

Description:

After a wave of thunderstorms with little moisture and lots of lightning moved through the area (seen below), multiple fires can now be seen burning across Northern California.


Satellite: GOES-18

Product: GeoColor

Thick Smoke Streams Southward From Canada to US

Description:

Wildfires from British Columbia to Western Montana to Northern California persist, pumping more smoke into the atmosphere.


Satellite: GOES-18

Product: Fire Temperature GeoColor

Widespread Lightning Sparks Wildfires in Northern California

Description:

Storms produced widespread lightning in northern California, likely sparking several wildfires.


Satellite: GOES-18

Product: GeoColor GLM Group Energy Density

Pacific Northwest Wildfires Show Uptick in Activity

Description:

Wildfires in Washington state and southern British Columbia show increased activity.


Satellite: GOES-18

Product: Fire Temperature GeoColor

Wildfire Smoke Flows Across Western US and Canada

Description:

Smoke from wildfires in the Pacific Northwest, Northern US Rockies, British Columbia and Alberta permeate the skies and low-level areas such as valleys.


Satellite: GOES-18

Product: GeoColor

High Resolution View of Bedrock and Lookout Fires in Oregon

Description:

Polar orbiters got a high resolution view of the Bedrock and Lookout fires in Oregon.


Satellite: NOAA-20 NOAA-21 S-NPP

Product: Day Fire

Instrument: VIIRS

Full Day View Shows Abundant Smoke Across Western Oregon

Description:

This high resolution view shows smoke and wildfires burning in western Oregon.


Satellite: GOES-18

Product: GeoColor

Smoke Drifts Across Oregon From Fires

Description:

The Bedrock and Lookout fires reinvigorate in Western Oregon, blanketing the skies over parts of the state.


Satellite: GOES-18

Product: Fire Temperature GeoColor

Smoke from Fires in Southwestern Oregon Cover the Area 

Satellite: GOES-18

Product: GeoColor

- August 14, 2023

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