INSTRUCTIONS

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

DESCRIPTION

* WHAT…Flash flooding and debris flows caused by excessive rainfall are possible over the western and southern portions of the Six Rivers Lightning Complex Fire burn scar. This includes the Knob Fire burn scar.

* WHERE…A portion of northwest California, including the following area, Northern Humboldt Interior.

* WHEN…Through this evening.

* IMPACTS…Heavy rainfall over the Western and southern portions of the Six Rivers Lightning Complex Fire burn scar is expected. Residents near the western and southern portions of the Six Rivers Lightning Complex Fire burn scar should prepare for potential flooding impacts. Be sure to stay up to date with information from local authorities. Heavy rainfall could trigger flash flooding of low-lying areas, urbanized street flooding, and debris flows in and near recent wildfire burn scars.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS… - National Weather Service Meteorologists are forecasting heavy rainfall over the burn scar, which may lead to flash flooding and debris flows. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood