Fire Weather Watch

From the National Weather Service
STARTED:Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 @ 5 a.m.
ENDED:Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023 @ 5 p.m.
SEVERITY:Severe
URGENCY:Future
AREAS:Van Duzen/Mad River; Lake County Portion of Lake-Napa-Sonoma Unit; Interior Mendocino; W Mendocino NF/E Mendocino Unit; Trinity

INSTRUCTIONS

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

DESCRIPTION

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from late Friday night through Sunday afternoon.

* AFFECTED AREA…Fire weather zone 212.Fire weather zone 264.Fire weather zone 276.Fire weather zone 277.Fire weather zone 283.

* WIND…East-northeast ridgetop winds with frequent gusts ranging from 30 to 50 mph.

* HUMIDITY…Minimum relative humidity values in the teens with very poor overnight recoveries.

* IMPACTS…any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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