The fast and easy tool for taking weather observations, the Kestrel 5500FW Fire Weather Meter Pro provides NIST-traceable accuracy, reliability and usability when it matters most. Measure every environmental condition plus PIG and FDFM and view trends with on-screen data graphing. Drop-proof, dust-proof, waterproof and able to withstand extreme environments without damage, your Kestrel Fire Weather meter can stand up to the abuses of work on a fire line wherever you’re assigned. A variety of carry pouch options makes it even easier to take your Kestrel Fire Weather meter with you. The Kestrel 5500FW Fire Weather Meter Pro offers a large, high-resolution and contrast display and highly readable numerals. The Kestrel 5500FW also includes a built-in dual color backlight, extra-strong polycarbonate lens and single AA battery operation. In addition to measuring the current environmental conditions, the Kestrel 5500F tracks and logs over 10,000 sets of time-stamped data, providing a complete history of conditions on the fire from the moment you arrive. With optional LiNK wireless connectivity, your data log can be transferred to a Kestrel LiNK app (available on Android) for easy export and email to an FBAN or meteorologist. LiNK enabled units come with Kestrel Vane Mount, creating a wireless pop up weather station for accurate readings and tracking trends. Data can be downloaded to a PC with either the accessory Kestrel Link Dongle or or waterproof USB Data Transfer Cable (Both sold separately).
Environmental Measures |
![](https://www.nksports.com/pub/media/wysiwyg/smartwave/porto/icons/environmental_icons/altitude.png) |
Altitude (Barometric) |
![](https://www.nksports.com/pub/media/wysiwyg/smartwave/porto/icons/environmental_icons/barometric.png) |
Barometric Pressure |
![](https://www.nksports.com/pub/media/wysiwyg/smartwave/porto/icons/environmental_icons/wind.png) |
Compass Direction |
![](https://www.nksports.com/pub/media/wysiwyg/smartwave/porto/icons/environmental_icons/crosswind.png) |
Crosswind |
![](https://www.nksports.com/pub/media/wysiwyg/smartwave/porto/icons/environmental_icons/density-altitude.png) |
Density Altitude |
![](https://www.nksports.com/pub/media/wysiwyg/smartwave/porto/icons/environmental_icons/dew-point.png) |
Dew Point Temperature |
![](https://www.nksports.com/pub/media/wysiwyg/smartwave/porto/icons/environmental_icons/fdfm.png) |
Fine Dead Fuel Moisture (FDFM) |
![](https://www.nksports.com/pub/media/wysiwyg/smartwave/porto/icons/environmental_icons/temperature.png) |
Globe Temperature |
![](https://www.nksports.com/pub/media/wysiwyg/smartwave/porto/icons/environmental_icons/head-wind.png) |
Headwind/Tailwind |
![](https://www.nksports.com/pub/media/wysiwyg/smartwave/porto/icons/environmental_icons/heat-index.png) |
Heat Stress Index |
![](https://www.nksports.com/pub/media/wysiwyg/smartwave/porto/icons/environmental_icons/nat-asp-wet-bulb-temp.png) |
Naturally Aspirated Wet Bulb Temperature |
![](https://www.nksports.com/pub/media/wysiwyg/smartwave/porto/icons/environmental_icons/pressure-trend.png) |
Pressure Trend |
![](https://www.nksports.com/pub/media/wysiwyg/smartwave/porto/icons/environmental_icons/probability-ignition.png) |
Probability of Ignition (PIG) |
![](https://www.nksports.com/pub/media/wysiwyg/smartwave/porto/icons/environmental_icons/relative_hum.png) |
Relative Humidity |
![](https://www.nksports.com/pub/media/wysiwyg/smartwave/porto/icons/environmental_icons/station-pressure.png) |
Station Pressure (Absolute Pressure) |
![](https://www.nksports.com/pub/media/wysiwyg/smartwave/porto/icons/environmental_icons/temperature.png) |
Temperature |
![](https://www.nksports.com/pub/media/wysiwyg/smartwave/porto/icons/environmental_icons/wet-bulb-temp.png) |
Wet Bulb Temperature (Psychrometric) |
![](https://www.nksports.com/pub/media/wysiwyg/smartwave/porto/icons/environmental_icons/wind-chill.png) |
Wind Chill |
![](https://www.nksports.com/pub/media/wysiwyg/smartwave/porto/icons/environmental_icons/wind.png) |
Wind Direction |
![](https://www.nksports.com/pub/media/wysiwyg/smartwave/porto/icons/environmental_icons/wind-speed.png) |
Wind Speed/Air Speed |