Red Flag Warning

From the National Weather Service
STARTED:Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 @ 5 a.m.
ENDED:Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023 @ 5 p.m.
SEVERITY:Severe
URGENCY:Expected
AREAS:Van Duzen/Mad River; Lake County Portion of Lake-Napa-Sonoma Unit; Interior Mendocino; 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 5 AM Saturday to 5 PM PDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* WIND…East-northeast 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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