FireWxPy v1.6.5

FireWxPy 1.6.5

Thank you for using FireWxPy! Here is what is in our latest version:

New Editions for FireWxPy Version 1.6.5:

None

Bug Fixes for FireWxPy Version 1.6.5:

1. Fixed bugs with the Theta-E Two Point Cross-sections.
2. Made the cross_sections graphics to close rather than remain open in the Jupyter Lab to fix potential memory issues.

New Dependencies (if any):

None

To install the latest FireWxPy version via anaconda, type the following command into your anaconda prompt:

conda install firewxpy

To install using pip, type the following command into your terminal:

pip install firewxpy

Documentation: https://github.com/edrewitz/firewxpy/blob/main/Documentation/Landing_Page.md

Examples/Tutorials: https://github.com/edrewitz/FireWxPy-Jupyter-Labs/blob/main/Examples_Guide.md

Video Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLKWSry9WlbPfeTWEQjuKIdNhYuxd8r96

FireWxPy v1.6.4

FireWxPy 1.6.4

Thank you for using FireWxPy! Here is what is in our latest version:

New Editions for FireWxPy Version 1.6.4:

None

Bug Fixes for FireWxPy Version 1.6.4:

1. Fixed the issue where there is no UTC time in solar_information.

New Dependencies (if any):

None

To install the latest FireWxPy version via anaconda, type the following command into your anaconda prompt:

conda install firewxpy

To install using pip, type the following command into your terminal:

pip install firewxpy

Documentation: https://github.com/edrewitz/firewxpy/blob/main/Documentation/Landing_Page.md

Examples/Tutorials: https://github.com/edrewitz/FireWxPy-Jupyter-Labs/blob/main/Examples_Guide.md

Video Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLKWSry9WlbPfeTWEQjuKIdNhYuxd8r96

FireWxPy v1.6.2

FireWxPy 1.6.2

Thank you for using FireWxPy! Here is what is in our latest version:

New Editions for FireWxPy Version 1.6.2:

1. Hemispheric (NH/SH) Ensemble Forecast (GEFS 0.5x0.5 Degree and CMC Ensemble) 8-Day Mean, EOF1, EOF2, EOF1 Scores and EOF2 Scores for Geopotential Height and Mean Sea Level Pressure

2. Added the country of Guyana to the list of international regions for the forecast model graphics in response to a request.

New Dependencies (if any):

1. xeofs

To install the latest FireWxPy version via anaconda, type the following command into your anaconda prompt:

conda install firewxpy

To install using pip, type the following command into your terminal:

pip install firewxpy

Documentation: https://github.com/edrewitz/firewxpy/blob/main/Documentation/Landing_Page.md

Examples/Tutorials: https://github.com/edrewitz/FireWxPy-Jupyter-Labs/blob/main/Examples_Guide.md

Video Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLKWSry9WlbPfeTWEQjuKIdNhYuxd8r96

FireWxPy v1.6.1

FireWxPy 1.6.1

Thank you for using FireWxPy! Here is what is in our latest version:

New Editions for FireWxPy Version 1.6.1:

1. Predictive Services Fuels Charts (BETA)

   • Uses the fuels data from the new USFS/FEMS Database
   • 100hr Dead Fuel Moisture
   • 1000hr Dead Fuel Moisture
   • Energy Release Component (ERC)
   • Burning Index (BI)
   • Spread Component (SC)
   • Ignition Component (IC)
   • BETA status since the FEMS database is still being worked on. (There could be hiccups but that is on FEMS end - not FireWxPy's end).

2. Global Models (GFS/GEFS)

   • New International Regions to improve useability for international users.

   Regions supported/Syntax:

   • 'Australia New Zealand'
   • 'India'
   • 'Middle East'
   • 'Caribbean'
   • 'Mexico & Central America'
   • 'South America'
   • 'Central & Eastern Europe'
   • 'Southeast Asia'
   • 'East Asia'
   • 'Asia'
   • 'Saharan Africa'
   • 'Sub Saharan Africa'
   • 'West Africa'
   • 'Western Europe & Iceland'
   • 'Canada'

To install the latest FireWxPy version via anaconda, type the following command into your anaconda prompt:

conda install firewxpy

To install using pip, type the following command into your terminal:

pip install firewxpy

Documentation: https://github.com/edrewitz/firewxpy/blob/main/Documentation/Landing_Page.md

Examples/Tutorials: https://github.com/edrewitz/FireWxPy-Jupyter-Labs/blob/main/Examples_Guide.md

Video Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLKWSry9WlbPfeTWEQjuKIdNhYuxd8r96

FireWxPy 1.5

FireWxPy 1.5

Thank you for using FireWxPy! Here is what is in our latest version:

New Editions for FireWxPy Version 1.5:

1. Forecast Cross-Sections between two points of (lat,lon)
2. METAR Observation plots
3. Scatter Plot Observation Graphics
4. Gridded Observation Graphics
5. SPC Convective Outlook Graphics
6. Graphical Improvements to existing products.
7. Back-end improvements for the NWS/SPC Graphics (switched from using ftplib + pygrib to urllib + xarray).

Removed pygrib as a dependency so now FireWxPy can be installed by both anaconda and pip.
Anaconda is still the recommended installation method.

To install the latest FireWxPy version via anaconda, type the following command into your anaconda prompt:

conda install firewxpy

To install using pip, type the following command into your terminal:

pip install firewxpy

Documentation: https://github.com/edrewitz/firewxpy/blob/main/Documentation/Landing_Page.md

Examples/Tutorials: https://github.com/edrewitz/FireWxPy-Jupyter-Labs/blob/main/Examples_Guide.md

Video Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLLKWSry9WlbPfeTWEQjuKIdNhYuxd8r96