Red Flag Warning
From the National Weather Service
| STARTED: | Monday, Aug. 14, 2023 @ 6:49 p.m. |
| ENDED: | Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023 @ 5 a.m. |
| SEVERITY: | Severe |
| URGENCY: | Expected |
| AREAS: | Van Duzen/Mad River; W Mendocino NF/E Mendocino Unit; Trinity |
INSTRUCTIONS
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
DESCRIPTION
* AFFECTED AREA…Fire weather zone 212.Fire weather zone 277.Fire weather zone 283.
* THUNDERSTORMS…Thunderstorms producing abundant lightning across dry fuels are expected resulting in an increased threat for fire starts.
* OUTFLOW WINDS…Erratic outflow winds gusting to 30 mph.
* IMPACTS…any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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