Red Flag Warning
From the National Weather Service
| STARTED: | Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023 @ 3 p.m. |
| ENDED: | Friday, Aug. 25, 2023 @ 2 a.m. |
| SEVERITY: | Severe |
| URGENCY: | Expected |
| AREAS: | North Coast; Upper Smith; Lower Middle Klamath; Hoopa; Van Duzen/Mad River; 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 201.Fire weather zone 203.Fire weather zone 204.Fire weather zone 211.Fire weather zone 212.Fire weather zone 283.
* THUNDERSTORMS…A 20 to 30 percent chance of thunderstorms with abundant lightning developing Thursday afternoon, moving north- northwest from Trinity County into northern Humboldt, western Siskiyou, and Del Norte counties.
* OUTFLOW WINDS…Erratic outflow wind gusts up to 40 mph.
* IMPACTS…Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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