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Red Flag Warning 9, NWS Eureka, CA

September 6, 2017

NWS Eureka, CA issued this red flag warning at Sep 6, 2017, 4:44 AM PDT. It took effect at Sep 7, 2017, 5:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 5 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Sep 6, 2017, 4:44 AM PDT (11:44 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 7, 2017, 5:00 AM PDT
Expired
Sep 7, 2017, 9:48 AM PDT
In force
5 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

455 
WWUS86 KEKA 061144
RFWEKA

Urgent - Fire Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
444 AM PDT Wed Sep 6 2017

...SCATTERED TO NUMEROUS THUNDERSTORMS WITH ABUNDANT LIGHTNING
POSSIBLE THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

.Scattered to potentially numerous thunderstorms are expected to
develop across a broad area of Northwest California on Thursday. 
Storms may form as early as Thursday morning and last through 
Thursday evening, and may feature abundant cloud-to-ground 
lightning strikes. While storms will likely produce some wetting 
rains, some lightning will strike outside of rain cores and ignite
very dry fuels. Some storms will become strong with gusty, 
erratic wind gusts and hail. In addition, isolated thunderstorm 
activity will be possible Wednesday afternoon and evening, 
although not as numerous.

CAZ203-204-211-283-062245-
/O.UPG.KEKA.FW.A.0009.170907T1200Z-170908T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.FW.W.0009.170907T1200Z-170908T0600Z/
Upper Smith-Lower Middle Klamath-Hoopa-Trinity-
444 AM PDT Wed Sep 6 2017

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM THURSDAY...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 203, 204, 211, and 283. 

* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered to numerous thunderstorms with some
  wetting rain. Strongest storms may produce frequent lightning,
  including strikes outside of rain cores. Storms are expected to
  move quickly from SE to NW.

* OUTFLOW WINDS...Sporadic gusty winds are expected near any
  storms that develop, gusting over 40 mph with the stronger 
  cells.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

$$

CAZ201-212-277-062245-
/O.CON.KEKA.FW.A.0009.170907T1200Z-170908T0600Z/
North Coast-Van Duzen/Mad River-W Mendocino NF/E Mendocino Unit-
444 AM PDT Wed Sep 6 2017

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 201, 212, and 277.

* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered thunderstorms with some wetting rain.
  Strongest storms may produce frequent lightning, including
  strikes outside of rain cores. Storms are expected to move 
  quickly from SE to NW.

* OUTFLOW WINDS...Sporadic gusty winds are expected near any
  storms that develop, gusting over 40 mph with the stronger 
  cells.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

$$

http://weather.gov/eureka
6 follow-up statements
829 
WWUS86 KEKA 061524
RFWEKA

Urgent - Fire Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
824 AM PDT Wed Sep 6 2017

...SCATTERED TO NUMEROUS THUNDERSTORMS WITH ABUNDANT LIGHTNING
POSSIBLE THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

.Scattered to potentially numerous thunderstorms are expected to
develop across a broad area of Northwest California on Thursday.
Storms may form as early as Thursday morning and last through
Thursday evening, and may feature abundant cloud-to-ground
lightning strikes. While storms will likely produce wetting 
rains, some lightning will strike outside of rain cores and ignite
very dry fuels. Some storms will become strong with gusty, 
erratic wind gusts and hail. In addition, isolated thunderstorm 
activity will be possible Wednesday afternoon and evening, 
although not as numerous.

CAZ203-204-211-283-062330-
/O.CON.KEKA.FW.W.0009.170907T1200Z-170908T0600Z/
Upper Smith-Lower Middle Klamath-Hoopa-Trinity-
824 AM PDT Wed Sep 6 2017

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 203, 204, 211, and 283. 

* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered to numerous thunderstorms with some 
  wetting rain. Strongest storms may produce frequent 
  lightning, including strikes outside of rain cores. Storms 
  are expected to move quickly from SE to NW.

* OUTFLOW WINDS...Erratic gusty winds are expected near any 
  storms that develop, gusting over 40 mph with the stronger 
  cells.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly.

$$

CAZ201-212-277-062330-
/O.CON.KEKA.FW.A.0009.170907T1200Z-170908T0600Z/
North Coast-Van Duzen/Mad River-W Mendocino NF/E Mendocino Unit-
824 AM PDT Wed Sep 6 2017

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
THURSDAY EVENING...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 201, 212, and 277. 

* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered thunderstorms with some wetting 
  rain. Strongest storms may produce frequent lightning, 
  including strikes outside of rain cores. Storms are expected 
  to move quickly from SE to NW.

* OUTFLOW WINDS...Erratic gusty winds are expected near any 
  storms that develop, gusting over 40 mph with the stronger 
  cells.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.

$$


http://weather.gov/eureka
369 
WWUS86 KEKA 061936
RFWEKA

Urgent - Fire Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1236 PM PDT Wed Sep 6 2017

...SCATTERED TO NUMEROUS THUNDERSTORMS WITH ABUNDANT LIGHTNING
POSSIBLE THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

.Scattered to potentially numerous thunderstorms are expected to
develop across a broad area of Northwest California on Thursday.
Storms may form as early as Thursday morning and last through
Thursday evening, and may feature abundant cloud-to-ground
lightning strikes. While storms will likely produce wetting
rains, some lightning will strike outside of rain cores and
potentially ignite very dry fuels. In addition, some storms will 
become strong with gusty erratic winds and hail.

CAZ201-062045-
/O.CAN.KEKA.FW.A.0009.170907T1200Z-170908T0600Z/
North Coast-
1236 PM PDT Wed Sep 6 2017

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has cancelled the Fire
Weather Watch.

$$

CAZ212-277-070345-
/O.UPG.KEKA.FW.A.0009.170907T1200Z-170908T0600Z/
/O.EXA.KEKA.FW.W.0009.170907T1200Z-170908T0600Z/
Van Duzen/Mad River-W Mendocino NF/E Mendocino Unit-
1236 PM PDT Wed Sep 6 2017

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT THURSDAY...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 5 AM to 11 PM PDT Thursday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. 

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 212 and 277.

* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered to numerous thunderstorms with some 
  wetting rain. Strongest storms may produce frequent lightning, 
  including strikes outside of rain cores. Storms are expected to 
  move quickly from SE to NW. 

* OUTFLOW WINDS...Erratic gusty winds are expected near any storms
  that develop, gusting over 40 mph with the stronger cells.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly.

&&

$$

CAZ203-204-211-283-070345-
/O.CON.KEKA.FW.W.0009.170907T1200Z-170908T0600Z/
Upper Smith-Lower Middle Klamath-Hoopa-Trinity-
1236 PM PDT Wed Sep 6 2017

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 203, 204, 211, and 283. 

* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered to numerous thunderstorms with some 
  wetting rain. Strongest storms may produce frequent 
  lightning, including strikes outside of rain cores. Storms 
  are expected to move quickly from SE to NW.

* OUTFLOW WINDS...Erratic gusty winds are expected near any 
  storms that develop, gusting over 40 mph with the stronger 
  cells.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly.

$$


http://weather.gov/eureka
992 
WWUS86 KEKA 062151
RFWEKA

Urgent - Fire Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
251 PM PDT Wed Sep 6 2017

...SCATTERED TO NUMEROUS THUNDERSTORMS WITH ABUNDANT LIGHTNING
THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

.Scattered to potentially numerous thunderstorms are expected to
develop across a broad area of Northwest California on Thursday.
Storms may form as early as Thursday morning and last through
Thursday evening, and may feature abundant cloud-to-ground
lightning strikes. While storms will likely produce wetting
rains, some lightning will strike outside of rain cores and
potentially ignite very dry fuels. In addition, some storms will
become strong with gusty erratic winds and hail.

CAZ203-204-211-212-277-283-070600-
/O.CON.KEKA.FW.W.0009.170907T1200Z-170908T0600Z/
Upper Smith-Lower Middle Klamath-Hoopa-Van Duzen/Mad River-
W Mendocino NF/E Mendocino Unit-Trinity-
251 PM PDT Wed Sep 6 2017

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 203, 204, 211, 212, 277, and
  283.

* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered to numerous thunderstorms with some 
  wetting rain. Strongest storms may produce frequent 
  lightning, including strikes outside of rain cores. Storms 
  are expected to move quickly from SE to NW.

* OUTFLOW WINDS...Erratic gusty winds are expected near any storms
  that develop. Wind gusts could exceed 40 mph with the stronger 
  cells.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly.

$$


http://weather.gov/eureka
978 
WWUS86 KEKA 070553
RFWEKA

Urgent - Fire Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1053 PM PDT Wed Sep 6 2017

...SCATTERED TO NUMEROUS THUNDERSTORMS WITH ABUNDANT LIGHTNING
THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

.Scattered to potentially numerous thunderstorms are expected to
develop across a broad area of Northwest California on Thursday.
Storms may form as early as Thursday morning and last through
Thursday evening, and may feature abundant cloud-to-ground
lightning strikes. While storms will likely produce wetting
rains, some lightning will strike outside of rain cores and
potentially ignite very dry fuels. In addition, some storms will
become strong with gusty erratic winds and hail.

CAZ203-204-211-212-277-283-071400-
/O.CON.KEKA.FW.W.0009.170907T1200Z-170908T0600Z/
Upper Smith-Lower Middle Klamath-Hoopa-Van Duzen/Mad River-
W Mendocino NF/E Mendocino Unit-Trinity-
1053 PM PDT Wed Sep 6 2017

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT
THURSDAY...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 203, 204, 211, 212, 277, and 
  283. 

* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered to numerous thunderstorms with some 
  wetting rain. Strongest storms may produce frequent 
  lightning, including strikes outside of rain cores. Storms 
  are expected to move quickly from SE to NW.

* OUTFLOW WINDS...Erratic gusty winds are expected near any
  storms that develop. Wind gusts could exceed 40 mph with the 
  stronger cells. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly.

$$


http://weather.gov/eureka
777 
WWUS86 KEKA 071219
RFWEKA

Urgent - Fire Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
519 AM PDT Thu Sep 7 2017

...SCATTERED TO NUMEROUS THUNDERSTORMS WITH ABUNDANT LIGHTNING
THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING...

.Scattered to potentially numerous thunderstorms are expected to
develop across a broad area of Northwest California through
tonight. The storms will likely feature abundant cloud-to-ground 
lightning strikes. While they'll produce wetting rains, some 
lightning strikes outside of rain cores are expected and may
potentially ignite very dry fuels. In addition, some storms will 
become strong or marginally severe, with gusty erratic winds and 
hail.

CAZ203-204-211-212-277-283-072300-
/O.CON.KEKA.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-170908T0600Z/
Upper Smith-Lower Middle Klamath-Hoopa-Van Duzen/Mad River-
W Mendocino NF/E Mendocino Unit-Trinity-
519 AM PDT Thu Sep 7 2017

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 203, 204, 211, 212, 277, and 
  283. 

* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered to numerous thunderstorms with some 
  wetting rain. Strongest storms may produce frequent 
  lightning, including strikes outside of rain cores. Storms 
  are expected to move quickly from SE to NW.

* OUTFLOW WINDS...Erratic gusty winds are expected near any 
  storms that develop. Wind gusts could exceed 40 mph with the 
  stronger cells.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly.

$$


http://weather.gov/eureka
927 
WWUS86 KEKA 071648
RFWEKA

Urgent - Fire Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
948 AM PDT Thu Sep 7 2017

CAZ203-204-211-212-277-283-071800-
/O.CAN.KEKA.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-170908T0600Z/
Upper Smith-Lower Middle Klamath-Hoopa-Van Duzen/Mad River-
W Mendocino NF/E Mendocino Unit-Trinity-
948 AM PDT Thu Sep 7 2017

...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has cancelled the Red Flag
Warning. 

Abundant lightning is no longer expected during Thursday, thus the
Red Flag Warning has been cancelled.

$$


http://weather.gov/eureka

The office that day

Everything else NWS Eureka, CA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Sep 5, 8:35 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementEKAHumboldt25 min
Sep 5, 9:43 PM PDTFire Weather WatchEKA15 hr
Sep 6, 4:35 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementEKATrinity10 min
Sep 6, 4:51 PM PDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningEKAHumboldt, Trinity9 min
Sep 6, 4:56 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementEKADel Norte19 min

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Sources

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