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Previous Chapter 8 Product Parameter Summary
This chapter summarizes the product parameter information from the previous chapters.
The tables on the next few pages list the product parameters required for AFPS along with domain and product information. Similar product parameters are grouped together. Note that many of the listed product parameters are components of one or more of the product parameters listed in the product description chapters. Any changes from the parameters listed in the product description chapters are footnoted.
Table 29 - Required Wind Product Parameters
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Product Parameter Domain Minimum Product
Resolution
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Wind Direction 6 days, area 8 points Agriculture Forecast (AGF)
Wind Direction 2 days, area 8 points Fruit Frost Forecast (FRF)
Wind Direction - Prevailing(a) 1 day, point 1 degree Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)
Wind Direction - Chancea 1 day, point 1 degree Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)
Wind Direction - Occasional(b) 1 day, point 1 degree Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)
Wind Direction(c) 15 hours, route 10 degrees TWEB Route Forecast (TWB)
Wind Direction 36 hours, area 8 points Coastal Marine Forecast (CWF)
Wind Direction 36 hours, area 8 points Great Lakes Nearshore Marine Forecast (NSH)
Wind Direction 36 hours, 8 points Local Marine Forecast
local area
Wind Direction 6 days, area 8 points Zone Forecast (ZFP)
Wind Direction 6 days, area 8 points Area Forecast (AFP)
Wind Direction (10 meters) 36 hours, area 8 points Alaska Coastal Marine Forecast
Wind Direction (10 meters) 5 days, area 8 points Offshore Forecast
Wind Direction (7 meters) 6 days, area 8 points Fire Weather Presuppression Forecast (FWF)
Wind Direction (7 meters) 1 time, area 10 degrees National Fire Danger Rating System Forecast
(FWM)
Wind Direction (7 meters) 6 days, area 8 points Land Management Forecast (FWL)
Wind Direction (7 meters) 2 days, area 8 points Fire Suppression Forecast (FWS)
Wind Direction (60-100 foot) 36 hours, area 8 points Great Lakes Forecast (GLF)
Wind Trend 2 days, area narrative Fruit Frost Forecast (FRF)
Wind Speed 6 days, area 5 mph Agriculture Forecast (AGF)
Wind Speed 2 days, area 5 mph Fruit Frost Forecast (FRF)
Wind Speed 36 hours, area 5 knots(d) Coastal Marine Forecast (CWF)
Wind Speed 36 hours, 5-10 knot Local Marine Forecast
local area ranges
Wind Speed 36 hours, area 5-10 knot Great Lakes Nearshore Marine Forecast (NSH)
ranges
Wind Speed 6 days, area 5 mph Zone Forecast (ZFP)
Wind Speed 6 days, area 5 mph Area Forecast (AFP)
Wind Speed (10 meter) 36 hours, area 5 knotsd Alaska Coastal Marine Forecast
Wind Speed (10 meter) 5 days, area 5 knotsd Offshore Forecast
Wind Speed (7 meters) 6 days, area 5 mph range Fire Weather Presuppression Forecast (FWF)
Wind Speed (7 meters) 1 time, area 1 mph National Fire Danger Rating System Forecast
(FWM)
Wind Speed (7 meters) 6 days, area 5 mph range Land Management Forecast (FWL)
Wind Speed (7 meters) 2 days, area 5 mph range Fire Suppression Forecast (FWS)
Wind Speed (60-100 foot) 36 hours, area 5-10 knot Great Lakes Forecast (GLF)
ranges
Wind Speed Trend 1 time, area 1 mph National Fire Danger Rating System Forecast
(FWM)
Wind Speed - Prevailingc 1 day, point 1 knot Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)
Wind Speed - Chance(e) 1 day, point 1 knot Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)
Wind Speed - Occasional(f) 1 day, point 1 knot Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)
Wind Speedc 15 hours, route 1 knot TWEB Route Forecast (TWB)
Wind Shift 2 days, area 1 hour Fire Weather Presuppression Forecast (FWF)
Wind Shift 2 days, area 1 hour Land Management Forecast (FWL)
Wind Shift 2 days, area 1 hour Fire Suppression Forecast (FWS)
Wind Gust - Prevailingc 1 day, point 1 knot Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)
Wind Gust - Chancee 1 day, point 1 knot Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)
Wind Gust - Occasionale 1 day, point 1 knot Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)
Wind Gusts 6 days, area 5 mph Zone Forecast (ZFP)
Wind Gusts 6 days, area 5 mph Area Forecast (AFP)
Wind Gust (7 meters) 6 days, area 5 mph range Fire Weather Presuppression Forecast (FWF)
Wind Gust (7 meters) 6 days, area 5 mph range Land Management Forecast (FWL)
Wind Gust (7 meters) 2 days, area 5 mph range Fire Suppression Forecast (FWS)
Maximum Transport Wind 2 days, area 10 degrees, Smoke Management Forecast (SMF)
1 mph
Minimum Transport Wind 2 days, area 10 degrees, Smoke Management Forecast (SMF)
1 mph
Free Air Wind Speed(g) 2 days, area 1 mph Fire Weather Presuppression Forecast (FWF)
Free Air Wind Speedg 2 days, area 1 mph Land Management Forecast (FWL)
Free Air Wind Speedg 2 days, area 1 mph Smoke Management Forecast (SMF)
Free Air Wind Speedg 2 days, area 1 mph Fire Suppression Forecast (FWS)
Free Air Wind Directiong 2 days, area 8 points Fire Weather Presuppression Forecast (FWF)
Free Air Wind Directiong 2 days, area 8 points Land Management Forecast (FWL)
Free Air Wind Directiong 2 days, area 8 points Smoke Management Forecast (SMF)
Free Air Wind Directiong 2 days, area 8 points Fire Suppression Forecast (FWS)
Wind-Chill Factor 2 days, area 5 degrees(h) Zone Forecast (ZFP)
Wind-Chill Factor 2 days, area 5 degreesh Area Forecast (AFP)
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- (a)
- A combination of Surface Wind and the Probability Indicator in the product description.
- (b)
- A combination of Surface Wind and the Variability Indicator in the product description.
- (c)
- Listed as Surface Wind in the product descriptions.
- (d)
- Described in knots to the nearest knot but normally rounded to the nearest 5 knots.
- (e)
- A combination of Surface Wind and the Probability Indicator in the product description.
- (f)
- A combination of Surface Wind and the Variability Indicator in the product description.
- (g)
- Listed as Free Air Wind in the product descriptions.
- (h)
- Phrases may also be included in the product.
Table 30 - Required Cloud Product Parameters
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Product Parameter Domain Minimum Resolution Product
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Sunshine 6 days, area 1 hour Agriculture Forecast (AGF)
Cloud Coverage 6 days, area categorical Agriculture Forecast (AGF)
Sky Cover 2 days, area categorical Fruit Frost Forecast (FRF)
Sky Cover Trend 2 days, area narrative Fruit Frost Forecast (FRF)
Cloud Amount - Prevailing(a) 1 day, point categorical Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)
Cloud Amount - Chance(b) 1 day, point categorical Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)
Cloud Amount - Occasional(c) 1 day, point categorical Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)
Height of Cloud Base - Prevailing(d) 1 day, point 100 feet Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)
Height of Cloud Base - Chance(e) 1 day, point 100 feet Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)
Height of Cloud Base - Occasional(f) 1 day, point 100 feet Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)
Cloud Type - Prevailing(g) 1 day, point CB only Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)
Cloud Type - Chance(h) 1 day, point CB only Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)
Cloud Type - Occasional(i) 1 day, point CB only Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)
Cloud Bases - Isolated(j) 15 hours, route 100 feet (MSL or AGL) TWEB Route Forecast (TWB)
Cloud Bases - Widely Scattered or 15 hours, route 100 feet (MSL or AGL) TWEB Route Forecast (TWB)
Localj
Cloud Bases - Scattered or Areasj 15 hours, route 100 feet (MSL or AGL) TWEB Route Forecast (TWB)
Cloud Bases - Numerous or Wide 15 hours, route 100 feet (MSL or AGL) TWEB Route Forecast (TWB)
spreadj
Cloud Cover - Isolated(k) 15 hours, route categorical TWEB Route Forecast (TWB)
Cloud Cover - Widely Scattered or 15 hours, route categorical TWEB Route Forecast (TWB)
Localk
Cloud Cover - Scattered or Areask 15 hours, route categorical TWEB Route Forecast (TWB)
Cloud Cover - Numerous or Wide 15 hours, route categorical TWEB Route Forecast (TWB)
spreadk
Cloud Tops - Isolated(l) 15 hours, route 100 feet (AGL or MSL) TWEB Route Forecast (TWB)
Cloud Tops - Widely Scattered or 15 hours, route 100 feet (AGL or MSL) TWEB Route Forecast (TWB)
Locall
Cloud Tops - Scattered or Areasl 15 hours, route 100 feet (AGL or MSL) TWEB Route Forecast (TWB)
Cloud Tops - Numerous or Wide 15 hours, route 100 feet (AGL or MSL) TWEB Route Forecast (TWB)
spreadl
Sky Cover 6 days, area categorical Zone Forecast (ZFP)
Sky Cover 6 days, area categorical Area Forecast (AFP)
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- (a)
- Listed as Cloud Amount in the product description.
- (b)
- A combination of Cloud Amount and the Probability Indicator in the product description.
- (c)
- A combination of Cloud Amount and the Variability Indicator in the product description.
- (d)
- Listed as Height of Cloud Base in the product description.
- (e)
- A combination of Height of Cloud Base and the Probability Indicator in the product description.
- (f)
- A combination of Height of Cloud Base and the Variability Indicator in the product description.
- (g)
- Listed as Cloud Type in the product description.
- (h)
- A combination of Cloud Type and the Probability Indicator in the product description.
- (i)
- A combination of Cloud Type and the Variability Indicator in the product description.
- (j)
- A combination of Cloud Base and Conditional Terms in the product description.
- (k)
- A combination of Cloud Cover and Conditional Terms in the product description.
- (l)
- A combination of Cloud Tops and Conditional Terms in the product description.
Table 31 - Required Precipitation, Obstructions, and Visibility Product
Parameters
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Product Parameter Domain Minimum Product
Resolution
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Sky and Weather 6 days, area categorical Fire Weather Presuppression Forecast (FWF)
Sky and Weather 6 days, area categorical Land Management Forecast (FWL)
Sky and Weather 2 days, area categorical Fire Suppression Forecast (FWS)
Significant Weather - Prevail 1 day, point Discrete Types Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)
ing(a)
Significant Weather - Chance(b) 1 day, point Discrete Types Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)
Significant Weather - Occa 1 day, point Discrete Types Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)
sional(c)
Significant Weather(d) 36 hours, area Discrete types Coastal Marine Forecast (CWF)
Significant Weatherd 36 hours, area Discrete Types Great Lakes Forecast (GLF)
Significant Weatherd 36 hours, area Discrete Types Great Lakes Nearshore Marine Forecast (NSH)
Significant Weatherd 36 hours, Discrete Types Local Marine Forecast
local area
Significant Weatherd 36 hours, area Discrete types Alaska Coastal Marine Forecast
Significant Weatherd 5 days, area Discrete types Offshore Forecast
Weather Code 1 day, area categorical National Fire Danger Rating System Forecast
(FWM)
Weather Types 2 days, point Discrete types Coded Cities Forecast (CCF)
Weather and Obstructions to 15 hours, Discrete Types TWEB Route Forecast (TWB)
Vision - Isolated(e) route
Weather and Obstructions to 15 hours, Discrete Types TWEB Route Forecast (TWB)
Vision - Widely scattered or route
locale
Weather and Obstructions to 15 hours, Discrete Types TWEB Route Forecast (TWB)
Vision - Scattered or arease route
Weather and Obstructions to 15 hours, Discrete Types TWEB Route Forecast (TWB)
Vision - Numerous or Wide route
spreade
Obstructions to Vision 36 hours, area Discrete types Coastal Marine Forecast (CWF)
Obstructions to Vision 36 hours, area Discrete Types Great Lakes Forecast (GLF)
Obstructions to Vision 36 hours, area Discrete Types Great Lakes Nearshore Marine Forecast (NSH)
Obstructions to Vision 36 hours, Discrete Types Local Marine Forecast
local area
Obstructions to Vision 36 hours, area Discrete types Alaska Coastal Marine Forecast
Obstructions to Vision 5 days, area Discrete types Offshore Forecast
Obstructions to Vision 6 days, area Discrete Types Zone Forecast (ZFP)
Obstructions to Vision 6 days, area Discrete Types Area Forecast (AFP)
Visibility - Prevailing(f) 1 day, point 1/4 mile Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)
Visibility - Chance(g) 1 day, point 1/4 mile Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)
Visibility - Occasional(h) 1 day, point 1/4 mile Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)
Visibility 36 hours, area 1 mile Coastal Marine Forecast (CWF)
Visibility 36 hours, 1 mile Local Marine Forecast
local area
Visibility 36 hours, area 1 mile Alaska Coastal Marine Forecast
Visibility 36 hours, area 1 mile Great Lakes Forecast (GLF)
Visibility 36 hours, area 1 mile Great Lakes Nearshore Marine Forecast (NSH)
Visibility 5 days, area 1 mile Offshore Forecast
Surface Visibility - Isolated(i) 15 hours, 1/2 mile TWEB Route Forecast (TWB)
route
Surface Visibility - Widely scat 15 hours, 1/2 mile TWEB Route Forecast (TWB)
tered or locali route
Surface Visibility - Scattered or 15 hours, 1/2 mile TWEB Route Forecast (TWB)
areasi route
Surface Visibility - Numerous 15 hours, 1/2 mile TWEB Route Forecast (TWB)
or Widespreadi route
Vertical Visibility - Prevailing(j) 1 day, point 100 feet Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)
Vertical Visibility - Chance(k) 1 day, point 100 feet Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)
Vertical Visibility - Occasionalk 1 day, point 100 feet Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)
Precipitation Trend 2 days, area narrative Fruit Frost Forecast (FRF)
Precipitation Type 6 days, area Discrete Types Agriculture Forecast (AGF)
Precipitation Type 2 days, area Discrete Types Fruit Frost Forecast (FRF)
Precipitation Typed 6 days, area Discrete Types Zone Forecast (ZFP)
Precipitation Typed 6 days, area Discrete Types Area Forecast (AFP)
Precipitation Intensity 6 days, area categorical Zone Forecast (ZFP)
Precipitation Intensity 36 hours, area categorical Coastal Marine Forecast (CWF)
Precipitation Intensity 36 hours, area categorical Great Lakes Forecast (GLF)
Precipitation Intensity 36 hours, area categorical Great Lakes Nearshore Marine Forecast (NSH)
Precipitation Intensity 36 hours, categorical Local Marine Forecast
local area
Precipitation Intensity 36 hours, area categorical Alaska Coastal Marine Forecast
Precipitation Intensity 5 days, area categorical Offshore Forecast
Precipitation Intensity 6 days, area categorical Area Forecast (AFP)
Precipitation Duration 2 days, area 1 hour Land Management Forecast (FWL)
Precipitation Duration 2 days, area 1 hour Fire Suppression Forecast (FWS)
Precipitation Duration 1 day, area 1 hour National Fire Danger Rating System Forecast
(FWM)
Precipitation Duration 2 days, area 1 hour Fire Weather Presuppression Forecast (FWF)
Precipitation Probability 6 days, area categorical Agriculture Forecast (AGF)
Precipitation Probability 2 days, area categorical Fruit Frost Forecast (FRF)
Probability of Precipitation 36 hours, area categorical Coastal Marine Forecast (CWF)
Probability of Precipitation 36 hours, area categorical Local Marine Forecast
Probability of Precipitation 36 hours, area categorical Great Lakes Forecast (GLF)
Probability of Precipitation 36 hours, area categorical Great Lakes Nearshore Marine Forecast (NSH)
Probability of Precipitation 36 hours, area categorical Alaska Coastal Marine Forecast
Probability of Precipitation 5 days, area categorical Offshore Forecast
Probability of Precipitation 2 days, area 10% Fire Weather Presuppression Forecast (FWF)
Probability of Precipitation 2 days, area 10% Land Management Forecast (FWL)
Probability of Precipitation 6 days, area 10% Zone Forecast (ZFP)
Probability of Precipitation 2 days, area 10% Fire Suppression Forecast (FWS)
Probability of Precipitation 6 days, area 10% Area Forecast (AFP)
Probability of Precipitation 2 days, point 10% Coded Cities Forecast (CCF)
Precipitation Amount 6 days, area 0.01 inch, 1 Agriculture Forecast (AGF)
hour
Probabilistic Quantitative Pre 3 days, area 0.01 inch, 1 Quantitative Precipitation Forecast (QPF)
cipitation - Probability "A" hour
Probabilistic Quantitative Pre 3 days, area 0.01 inch, 1 Quantitative Precipitation Forecast (QPF)
cipitation - Probability "B" hour
Probabilistic Quantitative Pre 3 days, area 0.01 inch, 1 Quantitative Precipitation Forecast (QPF)
cipitation - Probability "C" hour
Quantitative Precipitation 2 days, area 0.01 inches Fire Suppression Forecast (FWS)
Quantitative Precipitation 2 days, area 0.01 inches Fire Weather Presuppression Forecast (FWF)
Quantitative Precipitation 2 days, area 0.01 inches Land Management Forecast (FWL)
Chance of Wetting Rain 2 days, area 10% Land Management Forecast (FWL)
Chance of Wetting Rain 2 days, area 10% Fire Weather Presuppression Forecast (FWF)
Chance of Wetting Rain 2 days, area 10% Fire Suppression Forecast (FWS)
Snow Accumulation 2 days, area 1 inch Zone Forecast (ZFP)
Snow Accumulation 2 days, area 1 inch Area Forecast (AFP)
Lightning Activity Level 2 days, area categorical Fire Weather Presuppression Forecast (FWF)
Lightning Activity Level 1 day, area categorical National Fire Danger Rating System Forecast
(FWM)
Lightning Activity Level 2 days, area categorical Land Management Forecast (FWL)
Lightning Activity Level 2 days, area categorical Fire Suppression Forecast (FWS)
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- (a)
- Listed as Significant Weather in the product description; consists of both precipitation and obstructions to vision.
- (b)
- A combination of Significant Weather and the Probability Indicator in the product description. Consists of both precipitation and obstructions to vision.
- (c)
- A combination of Significant Weather and the Variability Indicator in the product description. Consists of both precipitation and obstructions to vision.
- (d)
- Includes Thunderstorm characteristics.
- (e)
- A combination of Weather and Obstructions to Vision and Conditional Terms in the product description.
- (f)
- Listed as Visibility in the product description.
- (g)
- A combination of Visibility and the Probability Indicator in the product description.
- (h)
- A combination of Visibility and the Variability Indicator in the product description.
- (i)
- A combination of Surface Visibility and Conditional Terms in the product description.
- (j)
- Listed as Vertical Visibility in the product description.
- (k)
- A combination of Vertical Visibility and the Probability Indicator in the product description.
Table 32 - Required Humidity Product Parameters
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Product Parameter Domain Minimum Product
Resolution
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Dew Point Temperature 1 time, area 1 degree Fruit Frost Forecast (FRF)
Dew Point Trend 2 days, area narrative Fruit Frost Forecast (FRF)
Minimum Dew Point 2 days, area 1 degree Fruit Frost Forecast (FRF)
Relative Humidity 2 times, area 1% National Fire Danger Rating System Forecast (FWM)
Maximum Relative Humidity 6 days, area 10% Range Agriculture Forecast (AGF)
Maximum Relative Humidity 2 days, area 10% Range Fruit Frost Forecast (FRF)
Maximum Relative Humidity 1 day, area 5% Fire Weather Presuppression Forecast (FWF)
Maximum Relative Humidity 1 day, area 1% National Fire Danger Rating System Forecast (FWM)
Maximum Relative Humidity 2 day, area 5% Land Management Forecast (FWL)
Maximum Relative Humidity 2 day, area 5% Fire Suppression Forecast (FWS)
Minimum Relative Humidity 2 days, area 5% Fire Suppression Forecast (FWS)
Minimum Relative Humidity 2 days, area 5% Land Management Forecast (FWL)
Minimum Relative Humidity 1 day, area 1% National Fire Danger Rating System Forecast (FWM)
Minimum Relative Humidity 2 days, area 5% Fire Weather Presuppression Forecast (FWF)
Minimum Relative Humidity 6 days, area 10% Range Agriculture Forecast (AGF)
Minimum Relative Humidity 2 days, area 10% Range Fruit Frost Forecast (FRF)
Humid Conditions 6 days, area yes/no Zone Forecast (ZFP)
Humid Conditions 6 days, area yes/no Area Forecast (AFP)
Relative Humidity Trend 1 time, area 1% National Fire Danger Rating System Forecast (FWM)
Maximum Relative Humid 1 day, area 1% National Fire Danger Rating System Forecast (FWM)
ity Trend
Minimum Relative Humidity 1 day, are 1% National Fire Danger Rating System Forecast (FWM)
Trend
Dew Intensity 6 days, area categorical Agriculture Forecast (AGF)
Dew Dryoff Time 6 days, area 1 hour Agriculture Forecast (AGF)
Drying Conditions 6 days, area categorical Agriculture Forecast (AGF)
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Table 33 - Required Temperature Product Parameters
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Product Parameter Domain Minimum Product
Resolution
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Temperature 2 times, area 1 degree F National Fire Danger Rating System Forecast (FWM)
Surface Temperature 1 day, point 1 degree C, Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)
1 hour
Air Temperature 36 hours, area 1 degree Alaska Coastal Marine Forecast
Air Temperature 5 days, area 1 degree Offshore Forecast
Temperature 2 days, area 1 degree Fruit Frost Forecast (FRF)
Daytime Maximum 6 days, area 1 degree Zone Forecast (ZFP)
Temperature (range)
Daytime Maximum 6 days, area 1 degree Area Forecast (AFP)
Temperature (range)
Maximum Temperature 6 days, area Ranges, F Agriculture Forecast (AGF)
Maximum Temperature 2 days, area Ranges, F Fruit Frost Forecast (FRF)
Maximum Temperature 6 days, area 1 degree Fire Weather Presuppression Forecast (FWF)
Maximum Temperature 1 day, area 1 degree F National Fire Danger Rating System Forecast (FWM)
Maximum Temperature 6 days, area 1 degree Land Management Forecast (FWL)
Maximum Temperature 2 days, area 1 degree Fire Suppression Forecast (FWS)
Maximum Temperature 2 days, point 1 degree Coded Cities Forecast (CCF)
Nighttime Minimum 6 days, area 1 degree Zone Forecast (ZFP)
Temperature (range)
Nighttime Minimum 6 days, area 1 degree Area Forecast (AFP)
Temperature (range)
Minimum Temperature 2 day, area 1 hour Fire Suppression Forecast (FWS)
Minimum Temperature 2 day, area 1 hour Land Management Forecast (FWL)
Minimum Temperature 1 day, area 1 degree F National Fire Danger Rating System Forecast (FWM)
Minimum Temperature 1 day, area 1 hour Fire Weather Presuppression Forecast (FWF)
Minimum Temperature 6 days, area Ranges, F Agriculture Forecast (AGF)
Minimum Temperature 2 days, area 1 degree Fruit Frost Forecast (FRF)
Minimum Temperature 2 days, point 1 degree Coded Cities Forecast (CCF)
Temperature Trends 6 days, area narrative Zone Forecast (ZFP)
Temperature Trends 6 days, area narrative Area Forecast (AFP)
Temperature Trend 1 time, area 1 degree F National Fire Danger Rating System Forecast (FWM)
Maximum Temperature 1 day, area 1 degree F National Fire Danger Rating System Forecast (FWM)
Trend
Minimum Temperature 1 day, area 1 degree F National Fire Danger Rating System Forecast (FWM)
Trend
Low Temperature Dura 2 days, area 1 hour Fruit Frost Forecast (FRF)
tion
Heat Index 2 days, area 1 degree(a) Zone Forecast (ZFP)
Heat Index 2 days, area 1 degreea Area Forecast (AFP)
Livestock Heat Stress 6 days, area categorical Agriculture Forecast (AGF)
Index
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- (a)
- Phrases are normally included in the product instead of the actual number.
Table 34 - Required Icing Product Parameters
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Product Parameter Domain Minimum Product
Resolution
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Superstructure Icing 36 hours, area categorical Coastal Marine Forecast (CWF)
Superstructure Icing 36 hours, area categorical Great Lakes Forecast (GLF)
Sea Ice 5 days, area narrative Offshore Forecast
Sea Ice 36 hours, area narrative Alaska Coastal Marine Forecast
Sea Ice 36 hours, area narrative Coastal Marine Forecast (CWF)
Icing 36 hours, area categorical Alaska Coastal Marine Forecast
Icing 5 days, area categorical Offshore Forecast
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Table 35 - Required Marine Wave Related Product Parameters
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Product Parameter Domain Minimum Product
Resolution
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Wave Height 36 hours, area 1 foot Coastal Marine Forecast (CWF)
Wave Height 36 hours, area 1 foot Alaska Coastal Marine Forecast
Wave Height 36 hours, area 1 foot Great Lakes Forecast (GLF)
Wave Height 36 hours, area 1 foot Great Lakes Nearshore Marine Forecast (NSH)
Wave Height 36 hours, 1 foot Local Marine Forecast
local area
Wave Height 5 days, area 1 foot Offshore Forecast
Swell Height(a) 5 days, area 1 foot Offshore Forecast
Swell Heighta 36 hours, area 1 foot Alaska Coastal Marine Forecast
Swell Heighta 36 hours, area 1 foot Coastal Marine Forecast (CWF)
Swell Directiona 36 hours, area 8 points Coastal Marine Forecast (CWF)
Swell Directiona 36 hours, area 8 points Alaska Coastal Marine Forecast
Swell Directiona 5 days, area 8 points Offshore Forecast
Coastal/Lakeshore Flooding 36 hours, area narrative Coastal Marine Forecast (CWF)
Coastal/Lakeshore Flooding 36 hours, area narrative Great Lakes Nearshore Marine Forecast (NSH)
Coastal/Lakeshore Flooding 36 hours, area narrative Local Marine Forecast
Coastal Flooding 36 hours, area narrative Alaska Coastal Marine Forecast
Heavy Surf 36 hours, area narrative Coastal Marine Forecast (CWF)
Heavy Surf 36 hours, area narrative Alaska Coastal Marine Forecast
Beach Erosion 36 hours, area narrative Coastal Marine Forecast (CWF)
Beach Erosion 36 hours, area narrative Alaska Coastal Marine Forecast
Tidal Anomalies 36 hours, area 1 foot Coastal Marine Forecast (CWF)
Tidal Anomalies 36 hours, area 1 foot Alaska Coastal Marine Forecast
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- (a)
- Described under Wave Height in the product descriptions.
Table 36 - Required Synopsis and Headline Product Parameters
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Product Parameter Domain Minimum Product
Resolution
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Synopsis 15 hours, route narrative TWEB Route Forecast (TWB)
Synopsis 36 hours, area narrative Coastal Marine Forecast (CWF)
Synopsis 36 hours, area narrative Great Lakes Forecast (GLF)
Synopsis 36 hours, area narrative Alaska Coastal Marine Forecast
Synopsis 5 days, area narrative Offshore Forecast
Synopsis 6 days, area narrative Fire Weather Presuppression Forecast (FWF)
Synopsis 6 days, area narrative Land Management Forecast (FWL)
Synopsis 2 days, area narrative Smoke Management Forecast (SMF)
Synopsis 2 days, area narrative Fire Suppression Forecast (FWS)
Synopsis 2 days, area narrative Agriculture Forecast (AGF)
Synopsis 2 days, area narrative Fruit Frost Forecast (FRF)
Advisory/Watch/Warning Head 36 hours, area narrative Coastal Marine Forecast (CWF)
lines
Advisory/Watch/Warning Head 36 hours, area narrative Alaska Coastal Marine Forecast
lines
Advisory/Watch/Warning Head 36 hours, area narrative Local Marine Forecast
lines
Advisory/Watch/Warning Head 5 days, area narrative Offshore Forecast
lines
Watch/Warning Headlines 36 hours, area narrative Great Lakes Forecast (GLF)
Advisory/Watch/Warning Head 36 hours, area narrative Great Lakes Nearshore Marine Forecast (NSH)
lines
Frost/Freeze Advisory Headline Tonight categorical Agriculture Forecast (AGF)
Remarks - Isolated(a) 15 hours, route categorical TWEB Route Forecast (TWB)
Remarks - Widely scattered or 15 hours, route categorical TWEB Route Forecast (TWB)
locala
Remarks - Scattered or areasa 15 hours, route categorical TWEB Route Forecast (TWB)
Remarks - Numerous or wide 15 hours, route categorical TWEB Route Forecast (TWB)
spreada
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- (a)
- A combination of Hazards and Conditional Terms in the product description.
Table 37 - Required Atmospheric Dispersion Product Parameters
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Product Parameter Domain Minimum Product
Resolution
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Maximum Mixing Depth 2 days, area 100 feet Smoke Management Forecast (SMF)
Minimum Mixing Depth 2 days, area 100 feet Smoke Management Forecast (SMF)
Maximum Stability 2 days, area categorical Smoke Management Forecast (SMF)
Minimum Stability 2 days, area categorical Smoke Management Forecast (SMF)
Inversion Base(a) 2 days, area 100 foot Land Management Forecast (FWL)
Inversion Basea 2 days, area 100 foot Smoke Management Forecast (SMF)
Inversion Basea 2 days, area 100 foot Fire Suppression Forecast (FWS)
Inversion Topa 2 days, area 100 foot Land Management Forecast (FWL)
Inversion Topa 2 days, area 100 foot Fire Suppression Forecast (FWS)
Inversion Topa 2 days, area 100 foot Smoke Management Forecast (SMF)
Inversion Layer Type 2 days, area Discrete Types Fruit Frost Forecast (FRF)
Freezing Level 2 days, area 100 foot Fruit Frost Forecast (FRF)
Freezing Level of the Free Air 2 days, area 100 foot Smoke Management Forecast (SMF)
Freezing Level of the Free Air 2 days, area 100 foot Land Management Forecast (FWL)
Haines Index 2 days, area 1 unit Land Management Forecast (FWL)
Haines Index 2 days, area 1 unit Fire Suppression Forecast (FWS)
Haines Index 2 days, area 1 unit Fire Weather Presuppression Forecast (FWF)
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- (a)
- Described under Inversions in the product descriptions.
Table 38 - Required Miscellaneous Product Parameters
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Product Parameter Domain Minimum Product
Resolution
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10-Hour Fuel Moisture Trend 1 time, area 1% National Fire Danger Rating System Forecast
(FWM)
10-Hour Timelag Fuel Moisture 2 days, area 1% Fire Weather Presuppression Forecast (FWF)
10-Hour Timelag Fuel Moisture 2 times, area 1% National Fire Danger Rating System Forecast
(FWM)
10-Hour Timelag Fuel Moisture 2 days, area 1% Land Management Forecast (FWL)
10-Hour Timelag Fuel Moisture 2 days, area 1% Fire Suppression Forecast (FWS)
Additional Information 36 hours, area narrative Great Lakes Nearshore Marine Forecast (NSH)
Additional Information 36 hours, area narrative Coastal Marine Forecast (CWF)
Other Forecast Elements 36 hours, narrative Local Marine Forecast
local area
Coastal Forecast Summary Table 36 hours, area summary Alaska Coastal Marine Forecast
Outlook 5 days, area narrative Coastal Marine Forecast (CWF)
Outlook 5 days, area narrative Alaska Coastal Marine Forecast
Outlook 5 days, area narrative Offshore Forecast
Forecast Change Indicator 1 day, point categorical Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)
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