About the Kestrel 3500FW Pocket Fire Weather Meter

Kestrel 3500FW Fire Weather Meter – USA-Made, Comprehensive Fire Weather Data Including Wind Speed, Temperature, Humidity, Pressure, and More – Waterproof, Floats, Includes PIG Reference Card, Ideal for Firefighting and Wildfire Management

The Kestrel 3500FW Fire Weather Meter is a professional-grade tool designed specifically for firefighting and wildfire management. Designed and built in the USA, this compact yet powerful weather meter provides critical fire weather data to ensure safe and effective operations in the field. It accurately measures wind speed (including current wind speed, average wind speed, and maximum wind gust), temperature, barometric pressure, relative humidity, pressure trend, wind chill, heat stress index, dew point temperature, altitude (barometric), and wet bulb temperature (psychrometric). With this essential data, the Kestrel 3500FW allows professionals to make informed decisions and stay safe when assessing fire behavior and environmental conditions. The Kestrel 3500FW allows for easy switching between mph, km/h, ft/min, m/s, knots, Beaufort as well as Fahrenheit, Celsius. Pressure readings include inHg, hPA, mb.

Why the Kestrel 3500FW is the Ideal Fire Weather Meter:

For firefighting professionals and wildfire management teams, the Kestrel 3500FW is a critical tool that provides real-time, actionable data for understanding fire weather conditions. With precise measurements of wind speed, temperature, humidity, pressure, wind chill, heat stress, and dew point, along with the included Probability of Ignition (PIG) Reference Card, the Kestrel 3500FW allows you to assess fire danger and optimize response strategies. Its waterproof design and floating capabilities make it durable and reliable in challenging environments, ensuring that you have the right information when you need it most. 

Features

Comprehensive Fire Weather Data: The Kestrel 3500FW provides an extensive set of measurements, including wind speedcurrent wind speedaverage wind speedmaximum wind gusttemperaturebarometric pressurerelative humiditypressure trendwind chillheat stress indexdew point temperaturealtitude (barometric), and wet bulb temperature (psychrometric), offering all the essential metrics for assessing fire weather conditions.

Waterproof & Floats: Fully waterproof and built to float, the Kestrel 3500FW is designed to withstand rugged outdoor conditions and will stay with you even in wet environments. Whether you're working in rain, high humidity, or near water, this durable weather meter will provide consistent and reliable readings.

PIG (Probability of Ignition) Reference Card Included: The Kestrel 3500FW includes a Waterproof Probability of Ignition (PIG) Reference Card, a valuable tool for understanding fire behavior and predicting the likelihood of ignition based on environmental conditions. This feature is essential for wildfire management and firefighting professionals working to assess fire danger and plan responses.

Designed & Built in the USA: Proudly manufactured in the USA, the Kestrel 3500FW is crafted for precision, durability, and reliability, providing the high-quality performance you expect from a leading weather instrument.

Wind Chill & Heat Stress Index:The meter measures both wind chill and heat stress index, critical for assessing the combined effects of wind and temperature on human safety, particularly for those working in extreme outdoor conditions.

Compact & Easy-to-Use: With its three-button operation, the Kestrel 3500FW is intuitive and easy to use in the field, allowing quick navigation through various functions for real-time decision-making.

5-Year Manufacturer’s Warranty: The Kestrel 3500FW is backed by a 5-year manufacturer’s warranty, offering long-term durability and protection against defects.

Portable & Rugged: This meter is designed to be compact, lightweight, and portable, making it easy to carry in your pocket or gear bag while withstanding tough conditions in the field.

Reliable & Durable: Built to withstand the harshest conditions, the Kestrel 3500FW is engineered to endure the rigors of wildfire response and outdoor environments, delivering consistent, accurate readings when you need them most.

Certificate of Conformity: Each Kestrel 3500 includes a certificate of conformity, confirming that it meets high standards of quality and provides precise, accurate measurements.

Data Hold Mode: The Hold Mode is helpful for capturing measurements when you're unable to view the display in real-time.

High-contrast monochrome LCD display: Easily readable in direct sunlight.

User-Replaceable Impeller: Every Kestrel Impeller is tested at high and low speeds. The impeller is easily replaced if needed.

Slip-On Protective Cover: Keep your Kestrel protected when not in use with a hard cover that simply slides up the lanyard and over the Kestrel.

Measures
  • Wind Speed
  • Current Wind Speed
  • Average Wind Speed
  • Maximum Wind Gust
  • Temperature
  • Barometric Pressure
  • Relative Humidity
  • Pressure Trend
  • Wind Chill
  • Heat Stress Index
  • Dew Point Temperature
  • Altitude (Barometric)
  • Wet Bulb Temperature (Psychrometric)
What else is included?
  • (1) CR2032 Lithium Battery
  • Instructions
  • Lanyard
  • Certificate Of Conformity (Spec Sheet)
  • Protective Cover - Hard Slip-on
Downloads | Manuals | Specifications

Dimensions:

  • 5 x 1.8 x 1.1 in. / 127 x 45 x 28 mm
Weight:
  • 2.3 Ounces / 65 Grams

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Terry E.

Had this device about a week and just getting the hang of it. Can't wait to use it in Alaska next month.

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Anonymous

A little Peace of mind for mom
My son is stationed in CA Desert. I wanted him to have a dependable lightweight piece of equipment that did not need blue tooth to work on his adventures and this has so far been very relialable and provided good information for hikes and exploring in extreme heat. I feel better knowing he has this light weight meter with him.

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Candace C.

Perfect!

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Ted H.

I haven't used it yet but I'm real glad to have it. Certain it will be a big help.

Designed and Built in the USA. Kestrel Instruments are known for their accuracy, toughness, and reliability in the field. Trusted by professionals worldwide for precision weather measurement and environmental data logging.