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Red Flag Warning 1, NWS Eureka, CA

June 28, 2018

NWS Eureka, CA issued this red flag warning at Jun 28, 2018, 12:36 PM PDT. It took effect at Jun 29, 2018, 11:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 24 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Jun 28, 2018, 12:36 PM PDT (19:36 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 29, 2018, 11:00 PM PDT
Expired
Jun 30, 2018, 11:00 PM PDT
In force
24 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

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386 
WWUS86 KEKA 281936
RFWEKA

Urgent - Fire Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1236 PM PDT Thu Jun 28 2018

...Breezy northerly winds coupled with low humidity values Friday
Night through Saturday...

.Dry northerly flow will develop later Friday into Friday night, 
with poor relative humidity recoveries followed by even warmer and
drier conditions during the day Saturday. The areas of greatest 
concern will be located in higher terrain of eastern Mendocino and
Lake Counties. Any fire starts may spread rapidly in these 
conditions. Avoid activities that may lead to fire ignition, 
including lawn work, driving on grass, tossing cigarettes, 
lighting campfires or fireworks Friday night through Saturday 
night.

CAZ276-277-290345-
/O.NEW.KEKA.FW.W.0001.180630T0600Z-180701T0600Z/
Interior Mendocino-W Mendocino NF/E Mendocino Unit-
1236 PM PDT Thu Jun 28 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM FRIDAY TO 11 PM PDT
SATURDAY ABOVE 2000 FEET...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 11 PM Friday to 11 PM PDT
Saturday. 

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 276 and 277.

* WIND...Northerly winds of 10 to 20 mph with locally stronger
  gusts over exposed peaks and ridges. 

* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity readings of 10 to 20% will be common
  during the day Saturday, with the driest locations dropping into
  the single digit range during the warmest, driest, windiest
  times of the day. Overnight humidity recoveries will be poor
  across the higher terrain, less than 40% in some areas.

* 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.

&&

$$


http://weather.gov/eureka
7 follow-up statements
317 
WWUS86 KEKA 290342
RFWEKA

Urgent - Fire Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
842 PM PDT Thu Jun 28 2018

...Breezy northerly winds coupled with low humidity values Friday
Night through Saturday...

.Dry northerly flow will develop later Friday into Friday night,
with poor relative humidity recoveries followed by even warmer
and drier conditions during the day Saturday. The areas of
greatest concern will be located in higher terrain of eastern
Mendocino and Lake Counties. Any fire starts may spread rapidly
in these conditions. Avoid activities that may lead to fire
ignition, including lawn work, driving on grass, tossing
cigarettes, lighting campfires or fireworks Friday night through
Saturday night.

CAZ276-277-291145-
/O.CON.KEKA.FW.W.0001.180630T0600Z-180701T0600Z/
Interior Mendocino-W Mendocino NF/E Mendocino Unit-
842 PM PDT Thu Jun 28 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM FRIDAY TO 11 PM
PDT SATURDAY ABOVE 2000 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 276 and 277.

* WIND...Northerly winds of 10 to 20 mph with locally stronger 
  gusts over exposed peaks and ridges.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity readings of 10 to 20% will be
  common during the day Saturday, with the driest locations 
  dropping into the single digit range during the warmest, 
  driest, windiest times of the day. Overnight humidity 
  recoveries will be poor across the higher terrain, less than 
  40% in some areas.

* 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.

&&

$$


http://weather.gov/eureka
451 
WWUS86 KEKA 291034
RFWEKA

Urgent - Fire Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
334 AM PDT Fri Jun 29 2018

...Breezy north winds coupled with low humidity values Friday 
Night through Saturday Night...

.A hot and dry airmass combined with locally breezy north winds
will result in elevated to locally critical fire weather
conditions, particularly Friday night through Saturday night. The
areas of greatest concern will be located across portions of 
eastern Mendocino and Lake Counties. Avoid activities that may 
lead to fire ignition, including lawn work, driving on grass, 
tossing cigarettes, lighting campfires or fireworks Friday night 
through Saturday night. 

CAZ276-277-291845-
/O.CON.KEKA.FW.W.0001.180630T0600Z-180701T0600Z/
Interior Mendocino-W Mendocino NF/E Mendocino Unit-
334 AM PDT Fri Jun 29 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 PM PDT SATURDAY ABOVE 1000 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...Locations above 1000 feet for fire weather 
  zones 276 and 277.

* WIND...Northerly winds from 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
  Strongest winds will occur across exposed peaks and ridges.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity values from 10 to 20 percent with 
  poor overnight recovery.

* 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.

&&

$$


http://weather.gov/eureka
087 
WWUS86 KEKA 291837
RFWEKA

Urgent - Fire Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1137 AM PDT Fri Jun 29 2018

...Breezy north winds coupled with low humidity values Tonight 
through Saturday Night...

.A hot and dry airmass combined with locally breezy north winds
will result in elevated to locally critical fire weather
conditions, particularly tonight through Saturday night. The 
areas of greatest concern will be located across portions of 
eastern Mendocino and Lake Counties. Avoid activities that may 
lead to fire ignition, including lawn work, driving on grass, 
tossing cigarettes, lighting campfires or fireworks tonight 
through Saturday night.

CAZ276-277-300300-
/O.CON.KEKA.FW.W.0001.180630T0600Z-180701T0600Z/
Interior Mendocino-W Mendocino NF/E Mendocino Unit-
1137 AM PDT Fri Jun 29 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 PM PDT SATURDAY ABOVE 1000 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...Locations above 1000 feet for fire weather 
  zones 276 and 277. 

* WIND...Northerly winds from 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25
  mph. Locally stronger winds will occur across exposed peaks and
  ridges.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity values from 10 to 20 percent with 
  poor overnight recovery.

* 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.

&&

$$


http://weather.gov/eureka
309 
WWUS86 KEKA 300157
RFWEKA

Urgent - Fire Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
657 PM PDT Fri Jun 29 2018

...Breezy north winds coupled with low humidity values Tonight
through Saturday Night...

.A hot and dry airmass combined with locally breezy north winds
will result in elevated to locally critical fire weather
conditions, particularly tonight through Saturday night. The
areas of greatest concern will be located across portions of
eastern Mendocino and Lake Counties. Avoid activities that may
lead to fire ignition, including lawn work, driving on grass,
tossing cigarettes, lighting campfires or fireworks tonight
through Saturday night.

CAZ276-277-301200-
/O.CON.KEKA.FW.W.0001.180630T0600Z-180701T0600Z/
Interior Mendocino-W Mendocino NF/E Mendocino Unit-
657 PM PDT Fri Jun 29 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
11 PM PDT SATURDAY ABOVE 1000 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...Locations above 1000 feet for fire weather zones
  276 and 277. 

* WIND...Northerly winds from 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 
  mph. Locally stronger winds will occur across exposed peaks 
  and ridges.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity values from 10 to 20 percent with 
  poor overnight recovery.

* 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.

&&

$$


http://weather.gov/eureka
472 
WWUS86 KEKA 300931
RFWEKA

Urgent - Fire Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
231 AM PDT Sat Jun 30 2018


CAZ276-277-301745-
/O.CON.KEKA.FW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180701T0600Z/
Interior Mendocino-W Mendocino NF/E Mendocino Unit-
231 AM PDT Sat Jun 30 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING ABOVE 1000 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...Locations above 1000 feet in elevation for fire
  weather zones 276 and 277.

* WIND...Northerly winds from 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25
  mph. Strongest winds will occur across exposed ridges.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity values from 10 to 20 percent with 
  poor overnight recovery.

* 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.

&&

$$


http://weather.gov/eureka
173 
WWUS86 KEKA 301736
RFWEKA

Urgent - Fire Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1036 AM PDT Sat Jun 30 2018


CAZ276-277-010600-
/O.CON.KEKA.FW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180701T0600Z/
Interior Mendocino-W Mendocino NF/E Mendocino Unit-
1036 AM PDT Sat Jun 30 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING ABOVE 1000 FEET...

* AFFECTED AREA...Locations above 1000 feet in elevation for fire
  weather zones 276 and 277.

* WIND...Northerly winds from 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25
  mph. Strongest winds will occur across exposed ridges.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity values from 10 to 20 percent with 
  poor overnight recovery.

* 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.

&&

$$


http://weather.gov/eureka
892 
WWUS86 KEKA 010549
RFWEKA

Urgent - Fire Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1049 PM PDT Sat Jun 30 2018

CAZ276-277-010700-
/O.EXP.KEKA.FW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-180701T0600Z/
Interior Mendocino-W Mendocino NF/E Mendocino Unit-
1049 PM PDT Sat Jun 30 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING ABOVE
1000 FEET...

Winds will remain elevated in a few local areas at higher
elevations, but will diminish in most areas tonight.

$$


http://weather.gov/eureka

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Jun 28, 2:16 PM PDTGale WatchEKA25 hr

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