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

…SCATTERED DRY THUNDERSTORMS EACH AFTERNOON EARLY THIS WEEK…

.Scattered dry thunderstorms expected over high terrain each afternoon early this week. Some isolated storms possible as early as Sunday afternoon with increasing storm coverage through Tuesday as far south as northern Lake County. Fuels are very dry on the heels of high heat.

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM to 11 PM PDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA…Fire weather zone 283.

* THUNDERSTORMS…Mostly dry storms over high terrain in the late afternoon and evening.

* OUTFLOW WINDS…Gusty and erratic outflow winds over 40 mph.

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