Infrared images (combined with the Fire Mask derived product) from @nws.noaa.gov NOAA #GOES18/#GOESWest showed that the #MonroeCanyonFire in southern Utah produced a #pyrocumulonimbus cloud yesterday evening. #UTwx h/t @mnstorm.bsky.social

Wind is really fanning the #monroecanyonfire in central Utah today. Just a few minutes ago, these smoke plumes weren’t even visible. Firefighters have dealt with strong wind the last few days, with red flag conditions expected through Thursday.

According to WeatherNation, the Monroe Canyon Fire has burned over 55,000 acres (~86 sq miles) — larger than the city of San Francisco (~47 sq miles) — driven by drought, strong winds, and rugged terrain creating explosive fire behavior. #MonroeCanyonFire #Wildfire #UtahFire

1-minute #GOES18/#GOESWest Infrared (with the Fire Mask derived product) and Visible images showed that the #MonroeCanyonFire in Utah produced 2 #pyrocumulonimbus clouds (shades of blue in the infrared images) late in the day on 25 July: cimss.ssec.wisc.edu/satellite-bl... h/t @mnstorm.bsky.social

New: USFS officials say they're seeking the ID of a UTV driver who was in the area of the #monroecanyonfire about the time it started.

An official cause of the fire has yet to be determined, but the fire has now burned 5K+ acres