INSTRUCTIONS

Avoid activities that could spark a wildfire such as parking on dry grass, dragging chains or using equipment during the hottest parts of the day. Remember one less spark means one less fire.

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

…Record heat and very dry relative humidity values will combine with gusty winds to create Red Flag conditions…

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM to 11 PM PDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA…Fire weather zone 283. Focused along the Trinity River Valley.

* WIND…Westerly winds of 10 to 15 mph and gusts up to 25 mph int he late afternoon in terrain funneled areas.

* HUMIDITY…Poor overnight relative humidity recovery of 25 to 35 percent followed by very dry daytime values to the single digits.

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