Extension: This current GOES-18 MDS MESO-1 has been extended reason: Extending existing GOES-West mesos through 15Z August 14, 2024. Significant number of IMETs deployed with critical fire wx, flooding, and convective threats expected.

Topic: GOES-West MDS Meso-1

Date/Time Issued: August 13, 2024 1430Z

Product(s) or Data Impacted: GOES-West MDS Meso-1

Requested Center Point: 37N/110.6W 

Date/Time of Initial Impact: August 11, 2024 2150Z  J/DAY 224

Date/Time of Expected End: August 13, 2024 1500Z  J/DAY 226 (1500Z) J/DAY 227

Length of Event:  41 Hrs 10 Mins

Requester:  Western Region Headquarters

Priority: 6 SPC Extreme Fire/IMET Deployment

Details/Specifics of Change: Would like to request the current positions of M1 and M2 for GOES West to be extended through 15z Aug 13. Reasoning: Significant number of IMETs deployed with critical fire wx, flooding, and convective threats expected.

Web Site(s) for Applicable Information: SDM Total Operational Weather Readiness - Satellites (TOWR-S) Virtual Lab Forum http://vlab.noaa.gov/web/towr-s/mmm/-/message_boards/view_message/31207271 VLab.Notifications@noaa.gov

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