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Fire Weather Index (FWI)
Fire Weather Index (FWI)
The FWI is a numeric rating of fire intensity. It combines wind speed, temperature, humidity and rain to estimate potential fire behavior.
Color Value Category Description
 0 – 5Very LowLittle to no fire weather concern. Fires unlikely to start or spread.
 6 – 15LowFire possible under some conditions. Spread limited, easily controlled.
 16 – 22ModerateFire will spread. Some suppression difficulty under dry or windy conditions.
 23 – 29HighAggressive fire behavior. Difficult suppression. Spotting possible.
 30+Very High to ExtremeDangerous fire conditions. Extreme fire behavior, rapid spread, difficult control.






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