Red Flag Warning

From the National Weather Service
STARTED:Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023 @ 3:38 p.m.
ENDED:Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023 @ 10 p.m.
SEVERITY:Severe
URGENCY:Expected
AREAS:Van Duzen/Mad River

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

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 10 PM PDT this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA…Fire weather zone 212.

* WIND…Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with local gusts to 25 mph in favored areas and over higher terrain this afternoon.

* HUMIDITY…Around 15 percent.

* THUNDERSTORMS…Isolated dry thunderstorms this afternoon.

* OUTFLOW WINDS…Gusts to 40 mph.

* IMPACTS…any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.

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