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Red Flag Warning 3, NWS Eureka, CA

August 3, 2018

NWS Eureka, CA issued this red flag warning at Aug 3, 2018, 9:48 AM PDT. It took effect at Aug 3, 2018, 11:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 36 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Aug 3, 2018, 9:48 AM PDT (16:48 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 3, 2018, 11:00 AM PDT
Expired
Aug 4, 2018, 11:00 PM PDT
In force
36 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

As transmitted.

368 
WWUS86 KEKA 031648
RFWEKA

Urgent - Fire Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
948 AM PDT Fri Aug 3 2018

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the Mendocino Complex...

.Increasing west to northwest winds and low humidity will result
in critical fire weather conditions at and near the Mendocino
Complex. There will also be elevated fire weather conditions at
and near the Eel Fire near Covelo. 

CAZ277-040100-
/O.NEW.KEKA.FW.W.0003.180803T1800Z-180805T0600Z/
W Mendocino NF/E Mendocino Unit-
948 AM PDT Fri Aug 3 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT SATURDAY...

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

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 277.

* WIND...West to northwest at 15 to 20 mph. Gusts may reach up to
  35 mph at times. Strongest winds will occur at the ridge tops. 

* HUMIDITY...Minimum RH of 15 to 25 percent. Overnight humidity
  recoveries near ongoing fires may be as low as 30 to 40 
  percent.

* 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
6 follow-up statements
177 
WWUS86 KEKA 032201
RFWEKA

Urgent - Fire Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
301 PM PDT Fri Aug 3 2018

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the Mendocino Complex...

.Increasing west to northwest winds and low humidity will result
in critical fire weather conditions at and near the Mendocino
Complex. There will also be elevated fire weather conditions at
and near the Eel Fire near Covelo.

CAZ277-040615-
/O.CON.KEKA.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180805T0600Z/
W Mendocino NF/E Mendocino Unit-
301 PM PDT Fri Aug 3 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT SATURDAY...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 277.

* WIND...West to northwest at 15 to 20 mph. Gusts may reach up 
  to35 mph at times. Strongest winds will occur at the ridge 
  tops. 

* HUMIDITY...Minimum RH of 15 to 25 percent. Overnight humidity 
  recoveries near ongoing fires may be as low as 30 to 40 
  percent.

* 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
122 
WWUS86 KEKA 040451
RFWEKA

Urgent - Fire Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
951 PM PDT Fri Aug 3 2018

...Red Flag Warning for Eastern Mendocino and Northern Lake
Counties...

.Gusty west to northwest winds and low humidity will result in 
critical fire weather conditions at and near the Mendocino 
Complex. There will also be elevated fire weather conditions near
the Eel Fire near Covelo.

CAZ277-041300-
/O.CON.KEKA.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180805T0600Z/
W Mendocino NF/E Mendocino Unit-
951 PM PDT Fri Aug 3 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT SATURDAY...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 277.

* WIND...West to northwest at 15 to 20 mph with gusts from 25 to
  35 mph. Strongest winds will occur across exposed ridges.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum RH of 15 to 25 percent. Overnight humidity 
  recoveries near ongoing fires may be as low as 30 to 40 
  percent.

* 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
290 
WWUS86 KEKA 040959
RFWEKA

Urgent - Fire Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
259 AM PDT Sat Aug 4 2018

...Red Flag Warning for Eastern Mendocino and Northern Lake
Counties...

.Gusty west to northwest winds and low humidity will result in
critical fire weather conditions at and near the Mendocino
Complex. There will also be elevated fire weather conditions near
the Eel Fire near Covelo.

CAZ277-041800-
/O.CON.KEKA.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180805T0600Z/
W Mendocino NF/E Mendocino Unit-
259 AM PDT Sat Aug 4 2018

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

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 277.

* WIND...West to northwest at 15 to 20 mph with gusts from 25 
  to 35 mph. Strongest winds will occur across exposed ridges. 

* HUMIDITY...Minimum RH of 15 to 25 percent. Overnight humidity 
  recoveries near ongoing fires may be as low as 30 to 40 
  percent.

* 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
910 
WWUS86 KEKA 041740
RFWEKA

Urgent - Fire Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1040 AM PDT Sat Aug 4 2018

...Red Flag Warning for Eastern Mendocino and Northern Lake
Counties...

.Gusty west to northwest winds and low humidity will result in
critical fire weather conditions at and near the Mendocino
Complex. There will also be elevated fire weather conditions near
the Eel Fire near Covelo.

CAZ277-050145-
/O.CON.KEKA.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180805T0600Z/
W Mendocino NF/E Mendocino Unit-
1040 AM PDT Sat Aug 4 2018

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

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 277.

* WIND...West to northwest at 15 to 20 mph with gusts from 25 
  to 35 mph. Strongest winds will occur across exposed ridges.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum RH of 15 to 25 percent. Overnight humidity 
  recoveries near ongoing fires may be as low as 30 to 40 
  percent.

* 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
372 
WWUS86 KEKA 042332
RFWEKA

Urgent - Fire Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
432 PM PDT Sat Aug 4 2018

...Red Flag Warning for Eastern Mendocino and Northern Lake
Counties...

.Gusty west to northwest winds and low humidity will result in
critical fire weather conditions at and near the Mendocino
Complex. There will also be elevated fire weather conditions near
the Eel Fire near Covelo.

CAZ277-050600-
/O.CON.KEKA.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180805T0600Z/
W Mendocino NF/E Mendocino Unit-
432 PM PDT Sat Aug 4 2018

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

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 277.

* WIND...West to northwest at 15 to 20 mph with gusts from 25 
  to 35 mph. Strongest winds will occur across exposed ridges.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum RH of 15 to 25 percent. Overnight humidity 
  recoveries near ongoing fires may be as low as 30 to 40 
  percent.

* 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
424 
WWUS86 KEKA 050535
RFWEKA

Urgent - Fire Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1035 PM PDT Sat Aug 4 2018


CAZ277-050645-
/O.EXP.KEKA.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-180805T0600Z/
W Mendocino NF/E Mendocino Unit-
1035 PM PDT Sat Aug 4 2018

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


$$


http://weather.gov/eureka

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