Red Flag Warning
From the National Weather Service
STARTED: | Tuesday, Sept. 2 @ 8:50 p.m. |
ENDED: | Wednesday, Sept. 3 @ 5 a.m. |
SEVERITY: | Severe |
URGENCY: | Expected |
AREAS: | Lower Middle Klamath; 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 until 5 AM PDT Wednesday.
* AFFECTED AREA…Fire weather zone 204. Fire weather zone 283.
* THUNDERSTORMS…Isolated dry storms over high terrain in the afternoon and early evening hours.
* OUTFLOW WINDS…Gusty and erratic outflow winds over 40 mph possible.
* IMPACTS…any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.