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From June 25 to 27, 2021, the Geostationary Lightning (GLM) on GOES-16 and GOES-17 

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observed lightning from storms across the U.S.

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This instrument records lightning.

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While the storms brought rainfall to the East,

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the drought and heat dome in the western U.S. is causing

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an increased risk for fires started by lightning.

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The polar-orbiting Suomi NPP and NOAA-20 are monitoring the stress

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of the drought and heat dome on vegetation in the region.

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Pinks and reds indicate drier conditions.

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On June 25, 2021, GOES-17's GLM observed lightning in northern California.

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Due to the dry conditions in the region, the lightning ignited the Lava Fire. 

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As of June 30, the Lava Fire had grown to 17,591 acres. 

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Other fires throughout the West were similarly caused by lightning. 

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GOES satellites are capable of providing near-real time imagery of fires

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to locate smoke plumes and monitor how a fire is moving

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while Suomi NPP and NOAA-20 track changes in the fire overnight, and monitor the fire's intensity. 

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As dry and hot conditions increase the likelihood of wildfires,

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NOAA satellites will continue to keep watch. 

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Earth from Orbit: Record Heat and Drought Raising Risk of Wildfire