The Haines Index is a numerical scale used to assess the potential for wildfire activity based on atmospheric stability and moisture levels in the lower atmosphere. Developed by meteorologist Donald Haines in the 1980s, the index ranges from 1 to 6, with each number indicating a different level of fire potential: - **1**: Very low potential for wildfires. - **2**: Low potential for wildfires. - **3**: Moderate potential for wildfires.
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