NWS Incident Meteorologists (IMET) provide onsite, tactical weather support for wildland fires Details: weather.gov/facebook
Official page for the National Weather Service Incident Meteorologist (IMET) program.
04/08/2026
An Incident Meteorologists safe place when wildfires are around is far away from grasses, shrubs, and trees!
Being prepared for any type of weather is the #1 action you can take to stay Weather-Ready.
https://www.noaa.gov/safeplaceselfie
03/24/2026
Congratulations to our newest "Ace" (25 missions) - Christian Cassell! US National Weather Service Jackson Kentucky
. US National Weather Service Midland Texas IMET on site at near Bridgeport, NE US National Weather Service North Platte Nebraska Nebraska Forest Service
03/05/2026
Last week, approximately 55 U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists participated in a busy and productive Incident Meteorologist Continuity of Excellence Exercise in Boise. We extend a special thank you to all of our federal and state partners for their assistance with our simulations and fine-tuning of our briefing skills!
The IMET Support NWS Office of the Year Award with the Cindy Bean memorial pulaski was given to the IMET Finance and Admin Team (CFOO). This includes some IMETs, several Administrative Assistants, some NWS Headquarters staff, and others who have volunteered for a lot of extra work to help our program in 2025.
02/27/2026
We were deep into a multi-day scenario Wednesday and Thursday of this week in Boise at the IMET Continuity of Excellence Exercise, simulating tasks that will be completed at wildfires later this year.
Wednesday evening, after our day full of training, several of folks participated in our IMET Edward Beals, Leslie G. Gray, Dave Goens, William Ahue Memorial 5k!
02/25/2026
A group of certified and trainee Incident Meteorologists (IMETs) are in Boise, ID this week for the Incident Meteorologist Continuity of Excellence Exercise. This includes 55 Meteorologists participating in simulated exercises, setting up and activating remote weather stations (IRAWS), developing forecasts from computer models and other forecasting tools, and conducting briefings.
For fire year 2026, there are 96 certified IMETs and 27 trainees!
01/09/2026
🌟 2026 National Weatherperson of the Year 🌟
📢 Finalist Spotlight: U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) IMet Team – Wildfire Support
Working alongside firefighters, they collect meteorological data that helps firefighters develop operational strategies for fighting and controlling fires. IMETs are NWS meteorologists who have completed specialized training primarily focused on responding to and forecasting for wildfires. They are required to understand how a fire behaves under specific weather, fuel, and topographic conditions.
🗳️ Voting is open through 5:00 p.m. EST on Friday, Jan 30, 2026. Supporters may vote daily!
🔗 https://flash.org/nationalweatherpersonoftheyear/
01/08/2026
It's an honor to be considered along with these other great candidates! Thank you to Federal Alliance for Safe Homes, Inc. - FLASH, much appreciated! U.S. National Weather Service (NWS)
🌟 Voting is Now Open! 🌟
Cast your vote for the 2026 National Weatherperson of the Year! The five finalists are Tanya Brown-Giammanco, PhD – National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST); Brooks Garner – FOX 35 Orlando; U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) IMet Team – Wildfire Support; Timothy P. Marshall, PE – Haag Engineering; and KRGV Tim Smith & National Tropical Weather Conference
🗳️ Voting is open through 5:00 p.m. EST on Friday, Jan 30, 2026.
🔗 https://flash.org/nationalweatherpersonoftheyear/
A reminder to seek shelter when there is lightning...
Lightning hitting a tree can cause splintering with flying debris due to heat causing the sap to quickly turn to steam, creating a quick and explosive expansion. When lightning is around, seek shelter in an enclosed building or hard-topped vehicle. Avoid trees, park pavilions or other open structures, or water. When lightning roars, go indoors!
Thunderstorms are possible today from central CA through NV, ID, and central MT. Check your latest forecast at weather.gov
09/27/2025
. US National Weather Service Pocatello Idaho IMET en route to near Cle Elum, WA US National Weather Service Spokane Washington U.S. Forest Service - Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/waowf-labor-mountain-fire Photo courtesy
09/26/2025
. US National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area/Monterey California IMET en route to near Balch Camp, CA US National Weather Service Hanford California U.S. Forest Service - Sierra National Forest https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/casnf-garnet-fire Photo courtesy Inciweb
09/26/2025
. US National Weather Service Glasgow Montana IMET en route to near Agnes, OR US National Weather Service Medford Oregon U.S. Forest Service- Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/orrsf-moon-complex Map courtesy Inciweb