Skip to main content
  • Home
  • Weather
  • Climate
  • Ocean & Coasts
  • Fisheries
  • Satellites
  • Research
  • Marine & Aviation
  • Charting
  • Sanctuaries
  • Education
  • News and features
  • Tools & resources
  • About our agency
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Here’s how you know

Dot gov

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

HTTPS

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock (LockA locked padlock) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Find your local weather
Change location:
  • News
  • Tools
  • About
 
 
NOAA mobile logo
NOAA logo National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration U.S. Department of Commerce
 
 

Topic: Wildfire smoke

Left: July 25, 2024: Emergency responders on the scene at the California Park Fire. Right: August 8, 2024: National Weather Service Incident Meteorologist Ryan Walbrun briefs the CalFire Incident Management Team on smoke trajectory and impacts while deployed on the Park Fire.
It's not just hot air: Improved air quality model aids forecasters in the field
September 9, 2024
Focus areas:
Weather
Topics:
fire weather
wildfire smoke
wildfires
satellite data
air quality
safety
forecasts
research
labs & programs
Left: July 25, 2024: Emergency responders on the scene at the California Park Fire. Right: August 8, 2024: National Weather Service Incident Meteorologist Ryan Walbrun briefs the CalFire Incident Management Team on smoke trajectory and impacts while deployed on the Park Fire.
Subscribe to wildfire smoke
NOAA Home
Science. Service. Stewardship.
  • News
  • Tools
  • About
  • Resources for Tribal & Indigenous Communities
  • Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)
  • Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)
  • Protecting Your Privacy
  • FOIA
  • Information Quality
  • Accessibility
  • Guidance
  • Budget & Performance
  • Disclaimer
  • EEO
  • No-Fear Act
  • USA.gov
  • Ready.gov
  • Employee Check-In
  • Staff Directory
  • Contact Us
  • Need Help?
  • COVID-19 hub for NOAA personnel offsite link
  • Vote.gov
Stay connected to NOAA
NOAA on Twitter NOAA on Facebook NOAA on Instagram NOAA on YouTube
Back to top