Red Flag Warning
From the National Weather Service
| STARTED: | Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023 @ 1 p.m. |
| ENDED: | Saturday, Aug. 19, 2023 @ 8 p.m. |
| SEVERITY: | Severe |
| URGENCY: | Expected |
| AREAS: | Lower Middle Klamath; Hoopa; 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
The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM PDT this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA…Fire weather zones 204, 211, 212, 277 and 283.
* THUNDERSTORMS…Scattered thunderstorms with abundant lightning on dry fuels resulting in an increased threat for fire starts.
* OUTFLOW WINDS…Erratic outflow winds gusting to 40 mph.
* IMPACTS…Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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