Controlled burn south of Tuscaloosa today... The Talladega National Forest, Oakmulgee District will be prescribed burning today, April 13, 2014. We plan to burn approximately 2,200 acres in the Highfield/Reed Brake area of the Oakmulgee WMA (approximately 3 miles east of Elliot Creek Work Center and 4 miles northeast of Payne Lake Recreation Area. We are well-staffed for today’s burn with both equipment and trained personnel. Ignition is planned for 10:00 am. Winds are from the south pushing smoke to the north. There is good smoke dispersion predicted. The smoke column will be visible from Hwy 82 and some light smoke may cross the travel way, but not causing visibility issues. Smoke trajectory northwest of the Birmingham area will occur though smoke amount and duration at this distance should be minor due to dispersion and winds. All of our prescribed burns have a detailed prescription covering a range of burning parameters including location of control lines and proper weather forecast. We use pinpoint weather forecast and computer modeling to help us determine downwind predictions for of our smoke. We try to minimize smoke from our burns on the surrounding communities. We place signs on roadways, as needed, to alert travelers of smoke ahead. For more detailed information please call the District Office at 205-926-9765 ext. 201
Posted on: Sun, 13 Apr 2014 18:38:25 +0000
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