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 TUESDAY AFTERNOON…

.Scattered mix wet and dry thunderstorms expected over high terrain in Trinity County Tuesday afternoon into early evening. Though storms will drop rain in their cores, fuels are very dry on the heels of high heat. Lightning on dry fuels may lead to new fire starts

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PDT this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA…Fire weather zone 283.

* THUNDERSTORMS…Partially dry scattered 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.