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Fire Weather Watch 7, NWS Eureka, CA

October 7, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this fire weather watch at Oct 7, 2021, 2:56 PM PDT. It took effect at Oct 11, 2021, 2:00 AM PDT. It was in force for .

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Issued
Oct 7, 2021, 2:56 PM PDT (21:56 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 11, 2021, 2:00 AM PDT
Expired
Oct 10, 2021, 3:19 AM PDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

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040 
WWUS86 KEKA 072156
RFWEKA

Urgent - Fire Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
256 PM PDT Thu Oct 7 2021

...Fire Weather Watch from late Monday Morning through Tuesday 
Afternoon for Lake County, northeast Mendocino County and far 
southeast Trinity County...

.Gusty northerly winds will increase through the day Monday in the
wake of a dry cold front. The strongest winds will be found over
exposed high terrain and north to south oriented valleys. While
winds will calm in some valleys Tuesday morning, with some decent
humidity recovery, winds will remain brisk across mountain 
ridges with poor recoveries. Winds will remain breezy on Tuesday
with low afternoon humidity across much of the interior. These
winds and low humidity, combined with still dry fuels across much
of this area may lead to critical fire weather conditions. 


CAZ264-277-080600-
/O.NEW.KEKA.FW.A.0007.211011T1800Z-211013T0000Z/
Lake County Portion of Lake/Napa/Sonoma RU-
W Mendocino NF/E Mendocino Unit-
256 PM PDT Thu Oct 7 2021

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Fire Weather
Watch, which is in effect from Monday morning through Tuesday
afternoon. 

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 264.Fire weather zone 277.

* WIND...North winds 15 to 25 mph. Locally stronger winds with
  gusts 30 to 40 mph over exposed ridgetops. 

* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 15 to 25 percent on Monday.
  Overnight recoveries only 25 to 50 percent; locally 60 to 70
  percent sheltered valleys. Minimum humidity on Tuesday 10 to 15
  percent. 

* IMPACTS...Any fire starts would likely see rapid spread due to
  dry fuels, low humidity and gusty winds. 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
8 follow-up statements
726 
WWUS86 KEKA 081147
RFWEKA

Urgent - Fire Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
447 AM PDT Fri Oct 8 2021

...Fire Weather Watch from late Monday Morning through Tuesday
Afternoon for Lake County, northeast Mendocino County and far
southeast Trinity County...

.Gusty northerly winds will increase through the day Monday in
the wake of a dry cold front. The strongest winds will be found
over exposed high terrain and north to south oriented valleys.
While winds will calm in some valleys Tuesday morning, with some
decent humidity recovery, winds will remain brisk across mountain
ridges with poor recoveries. Winds will remain breezy on Tuesday
with low afternoon humidity across much of the interior. These
winds and low humidity, combined with still dry fuels across much
of this area may lead to critical fire weather conditions.

CAZ264-277-082300-
/O.CON.KEKA.FW.A.0007.211011T1800Z-211013T0000Z/
Lake County Portion of Lake/Napa/Sonoma RU-
W Mendocino NF/E Mendocino Unit-
447 AM PDT Fri Oct 8 2021

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING
THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 264. Fire weather zone 277.

* WIND...North winds 15 to 25 mph. Locally stronger winds with 
  gusts 30 to 40 mph over exposed ridgetops.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 15 to 25 percent on Monday. 
  Overnight recoveries only 25 to 50 percent; locally 60 to 70 
  percent sheltered valleys. Minimum humidity on Tuesday 10 to 
  15 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire starts would likely see rapid spread due 
  to dry fuels, low humidity and gusty winds. 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
409 
WWUS86 KEKA 081827
RFWEKA

Urgent - Fire Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1127 AM PDT Fri Oct 8 2021

...Fire Weather Watch now starting late Sunday Night in southeast 
Lake County...starting late Monday morning in northeast Mendocino
County and far southeast Trinity County...

.Gusty northerly winds will increase through the day Monday in
the wake of a dry cold front. Winds will begin to ramp up with
poor humidity recoveries over the ridges of eastern Lake County 
late Sunday Night. The strongest winds will be found over exposed 
high terrain and north to south oriented valleys Monday afternoon 
and evening. While winds will calm in some valleys Tuesday 
morning, with some decent humidity recovery, winds will remain 
brisk across mountain ridges with poor recoveries. Winds will 
remain breezy on Tuesday with low afternoon humidity across much 
of the interior. These winds and low humidity, combined with still
dry fuels across much of this area, may lead to critical fire 
weather conditions.


CAZ264-090300-
/O.EXT.KEKA.FW.A.0007.211011T0900Z-211013T0000Z/
Lake County Portion of Lake/Napa/Sonoma RU-
1127 AM PDT Fri Oct 8 2021

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT
THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 264.

* WIND...North winds 15 to 25 mph. Locally stronger winds with 
  gusts 30 to 40 mph over exposed ridgetops.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 15 to 25 percent on Monday. 
  Overnight recoveries only 25 to 50 percent; locally 60 to 70 
  percent sheltered valleys. Minimum humidity on Tuesday 10 to 
  15 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire starts would likely see rapid spread due 
  to dry fuels, low humidity and gusty winds. 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.

&&

$$

CAZ277-090300-
/O.CON.KEKA.FW.A.0007.211011T1800Z-211013T0000Z/
W Mendocino NF/E Mendocino Unit-
1127 AM PDT Fri Oct 8 2021

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING
THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 277.

* WIND...North winds 15 to 25 mph. Locally stronger winds with 
  gusts 30 to 40 mph over exposed ridgetops.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 15 to 25 percent on Monday.
  Overnight recoveries only 25 to 50 percent; locally 60 to 70
  percent sheltered valleys. Minimum humidity on Tuesday 10 to 20 
  percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire starts would likely see rapid spread due 
  to dry fuels, low humidity and gusty winds. 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
830 
WWUS86 KEKA 090247
RFWEKA

Urgent - Fire Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
747 PM PDT Fri Oct 8 2021

...Fire Weather Watch now starting late Sunday Night in southeast
Lake County...starting late Monday morning in northeast Mendocino
County and far southeast Trinity County...

.Gusty northerly winds will increase through the day Monday in
the wake of a dry cold front. Winds will begin to ramp up with
poor humidity recoveries over the ridges of eastern Lake County
late Sunday Night. The strongest winds will be found over exposed
high terrain and north to south oriented valleys Monday afternoon
and evening. While winds will calm in some valleys Tuesday
morning, with some decent humidity recovery, winds will remain
brisk across mountain ridges with poor recoveries. Winds will
remain breezy on Tuesday with low afternoon humidity across much
of the interior. These winds and low humidity, combined with
still dry fuels across much of this area, may lead to critical
fire weather conditions.

CAZ264-091130-
/O.CON.KEKA.FW.A.0007.211011T0900Z-211013T0000Z/
Lake County Portion of Lake/Napa/Sonoma RU-
747 PM PDT Fri Oct 8 2021

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT
THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 264.

* WIND...North winds 15 to 25 mph. Locally stronger winds with 
  gusts 30 to 40 mph over exposed ridgetops.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 15 to 25 percent on Monday. 
  Overnight recoveries only 25 to 50 percent; locally 60 to 70 
  percent sheltered valleys. Minimum humidity on Tuesday 10 to 
  15 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire starts would likely see rapid spread due 
  to dry fuels, low humidity and gusty winds. 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.

&&

$$

CAZ277-091130-
/O.CON.KEKA.FW.A.0007.211011T1800Z-211013T0000Z/
W Mendocino NF/E Mendocino Unit-
747 PM PDT Fri Oct 8 2021

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING
THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 277.

* WIND...North winds 15 to 25 mph. Locally stronger winds with 
  gusts 30 to 40 mph over exposed ridgetops.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 15 to 25 percent on Monday. 
  Overnight recoveries only 25 to 50 percent; locally 60 to 70 
  percent sheltered valleys. Minimum humidity on Tuesday 10 to 
  20 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire starts would likely see rapid spread due 
  to dry fuels, low humidity and gusty winds. 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
633 
WWUS86 KEKA 091032
RFWEKA

Urgent - Fire Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
332 AM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR STRONG NORTH AND
NORTHEAST WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY ABOVE ELEVATIONS OF 
1500 FT LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY ACROSS MENDOCINO AND 
LAKE COUNTIES...

Gusty northerly winds will increase across Mendocino and Lake
Counties beginning late Sunday night in the wake of a passing dry
cold front. Strongest winds will occur over upper slopes and
ridges at elevations above 1500 feet where gusts of 30 to 40 mph
may be observed. Northerlies then decrease over Mendocino Monday 
night while increasing over eastern Lake County and becoming 
northeasterly with similar wind speeds. While winds will remain 
lighter in some valleys with some decent humidity recovery, winds 
will remain brisk across mountain ridges with poor recoveries. 
Winds will remain breezy on Tuesday with low afternoon humidity 
across much of the interior. These winds and low humidity, 
combined with still dry fuels across much of this area, will lead 
to critical fire weather conditions.

CAZ202-276-091845-
/O.EXB.KEKA.FW.A.0007.211011T0900Z-211011T1800Z/
Coastal Mendocino-Interior Mendocino-
332 AM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR STRONG NORTHERLY 
WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY 
MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Fire Weather
Watch, which is in effect from late Sunday night through Monday
morning. 

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 202.Fire weather zone 276.

* WIND...North winds 15 to 25 mph. Locally stronger winds with
  gusts 30 to 40 mph over exposed ridgetops at elevations above
  1500 feet.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 15 to 25 percent on Monday. 
  Overnight recoveries only 25 to 50 percent; locally 60 to 70 
  percent sheltered valleys. Minimum humidity on Tuesday 10 to 
  20 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire starts would likely see rapid spread due 
  to dry fuels, low humidity and gusty winds. 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.

&&

$$

CAZ277-091845-
/O.EXT.KEKA.FW.A.0007.211011T0900Z-211013T0000Z/
W Mendocino NF/E Mendocino Unit-
332 AM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR STRONG NORTHERLY 
WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY 
MORNING...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 277.

* WIND...North winds 15 to 25 mph. Locally stronger winds with
  gusts 30 to 40 mph at elevations above 1500 feet and over 
  exposed ridgetops.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 15 to 25 percent on Monday. 
  Overnight recoveries only 25 to 50 percent; locally 60 to 70 
  percent sheltered valleys. Minimum humidity on Tuesday 10 to 
  20 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire starts would likely see rapid spread due 
  to dry fuels, low humidity and gusty winds. 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.

&&

$$

CAZ264-091845-
/O.CON.KEKA.FW.A.0007.211011T0900Z-211013T0000Z/
Lake County Portion of Lake/Napa/Sonoma RU-
332 AM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR STRONG NORTHEASTERLY
WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH 
TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 264.

* WIND...North winds 15 to 25 mph. Locally stronger winds with
  gusts 30 to 40 mph at elevations above 1500 feet and over
  exposed ridgetops. 

* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 15 to 25 percent on Monday. 
  Overnight recoveries only 25 to 50 percent; locally 60 to 70 
  percent sheltered valleys. Minimum humidity on Tuesday 10 to 
  15 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire starts would likely see rapid spread due 
  to dry fuels, low humidity and gusty winds. 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
851 
WWUS86 KEKA 091841
RFWEKA

Urgent - Fire Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1141 AM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR STRONG NORTH AND
NORTHEAST WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY ABOVE ELEVATIONS OF
1500 FT LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY ACROSS MENDOCINO AND
LAKE COUNTIES...

Gusty northerly winds will increase across Mendocino and Lake
Counties beginning late Sunday night in the wake of a passing dry
cold front. Strongest winds will occur over upper slopes and
ridges at elevations above 1500 feet where gusts of 30 to 40 mph
may be observed. Northerlies then decrease over Mendocino Monday
night while increasing over eastern Lake County and becoming
northeasterly with similar wind speeds. While winds will remain
lighter in some valleys with some decent humidity recovery, winds
will remain brisk across mountain ridges with poor recoveries.
Winds will remain breezy on Tuesday with low afternoon humidity
across much of the interior. These winds and low humidity,
combined with still dry fuels across much of this area, will lead
to critical fire weather conditions.

CAZ202-276-100245-
/O.CON.KEKA.FW.A.0007.211011T0900Z-211011T1800Z/
Coastal Mendocino-Interior Mendocino-
1141 AM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT
THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 202.Fire weather zone 276.

* WIND...North winds 15 to 25 mph. Locally stronger winds with 
  gusts 30 to 40 mph over exposed ridgetops at elevations above 
  1500 feet.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 15 to 25 percent on Monday. 
  Overnight recoveries only 25 to 50 percent; locally 60 to 70 
  percent sheltered valleys. Minimum humidity on Tuesday 10 to 
  20 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire starts would likely see rapid spread due 
  to dry fuels, low humidity and gusty winds. 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.

&&

$$

CAZ264-277-100245-
/O.CON.KEKA.FW.A.0007.211011T0900Z-211013T0000Z/
Lake County Portion of Lake/Napa/Sonoma RU-
W Mendocino NF/E Mendocino Unit-
1141 AM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT
THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 264.Fire weather zone 277.

* WIND...North winds 15 to 25 mph. Locally stronger winds with 
  gusts 30 to 40 mph at elevations above 1500 feet and over 
  exposed ridgetops.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 15 to 25 percent on Monday. 
  Overnight recoveries only 25 to 50 percent; locally 60 to 70 
  percent sheltered valleys. Minimum humidity on Tuesday 10 to 
  15 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire starts would likely see rapid spread due 
  to dry fuels, low humidity and gusty winds. 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
336 
WWUS86 KEKA 092150
RFWEKA

Urgent - Fire Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
250 PM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR STRONG NORTH AND
NORTHEAST WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY ABOVE ELEVATIONS OF
1500 FT LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY ACROSS MENDOCINO AND
LAKE COUNTIES...

Gusty northerly winds will increase across Mendocino and Lake
Counties beginning late Sunday night in the wake of a passing dry
cold front. Strongest winds will occur over upper slopes and
ridges at elevations above 1500 feet where gusts of 30 to 40 mph
may be observed. Northerlies then decrease over Mendocino Monday
night while increasing over eastern Lake County and becoming
northeasterly with similar wind speeds. While winds will remain
lighter in some valleys with some decent humidity recovery, winds
will remain brisk across mountain ridges with poor recoveries.
Winds will remain breezy on Tuesday with low afternoon humidity
across much of the interior. These winds and low humidity,
combined with still dry fuels across much of this area, will lead
to critical fire weather conditions.

CAZ202-276-100600-
/O.EXT.KEKA.FW.A.0007.211011T0900Z-211012T0000Z/
Coastal Mendocino-Interior Mendocino-
250 PM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 202.Fire weather zone 276.

* WIND...North winds 15 to 25 mph. Locally stronger winds with 
  gusts 30 to 40 mph over exposed ridgetops at elevations above 
  1500 feet.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 15 to 25 percent on Monday. 
  Overnight recoveries only 25 to 50 percent; locally 60 to 70 
  percent sheltered valleys. Minimum humidity on Tuesday 10 to 
  20 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire starts would likely see rapid spread due 
  to dry fuels, low humidity and gusty winds. 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.

&&

$$

CAZ264-277-100600-
/O.CON.KEKA.FW.A.0007.211011T0900Z-211013T0000Z/
Lake County Portion of Lake/Napa/Sonoma RU-
W Mendocino NF/E Mendocino Unit-
250 PM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT
THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 264.Fire weather zone 277.

* WIND...North winds 15 to 25 mph. Locally stronger winds with 
  gusts 30 to 40 mph at elevations above 1500 feet and over 
  exposed ridgetops.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 15 to 25 percent on Monday. 
  Overnight recoveries only 25 to 50 percent; locally 60 to 70 
  percent sheltered valleys. Minimum humidity on Tuesday 10 to 
  15 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire starts would likely see rapid spread due 
  to dry fuels, low humidity and gusty winds. 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
958 
WWUS86 KEKA 100357
RFWEKA

Urgent - Fire Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
857 PM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR STRONG NORTH AND
NORTHEAST WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY ABOVE ELEVATIONS OF
1500 FT LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY ACROSS MENDOCINO AND
LAKE COUNTIES...

Gusty northerly winds will increase across Mendocino and Lake
Counties beginning late Sunday night in the wake of a passing dry
cold front. Strongest winds will occur over upper slopes and
ridges at elevations above 1500 feet where gusts of 30 to 40 mph
may be observed. Northerlies then decrease over Mendocino Monday
night while increasing over eastern Lake County and becoming
northeasterly with similar wind speeds. While winds will remain
lighter in some valleys with some decent humidity recovery, winds
will remain brisk across mountain ridges with poor recoveries.
Winds will remain breezy on Tuesday with low afternoon humidity
across much of the interior. These winds and low humidity,
combined with still dry fuels across much of this area, will lead
to critical fire weather conditions.

CAZ202-276-101200-
/O.CON.KEKA.FW.A.0007.211011T0900Z-211012T0000Z/
Coastal Mendocino-Interior Mendocino-
857 PM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT
THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 202.Fire weather zone 276.

* WIND...North winds 15 to 25 mph. Locally stronger winds with 
  gusts 30 to 40 mph over exposed ridgetops at elevations above 
  1500 feet.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 15 to 25 percent on Monday. 
  Overnight recoveries only 25 to 50 percent; locally 60 to 70 
  percent sheltered valleys. Minimum humidity on Tuesday 10 to 
  20 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire starts would likely see rapid spread due 
  to dry fuels, low humidity and gusty winds. 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.

&&

$$

CAZ264-277-101200-
/O.CON.KEKA.FW.A.0007.211011T0900Z-211013T0000Z/
Lake County Portion of Lake/Napa/Sonoma RU-
W Mendocino NF/E Mendocino Unit-
857 PM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT
THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 264.Fire weather zone 277.

* WIND...North winds 15 to 25 mph. Locally stronger winds with 
  gusts 30 to 40 mph at elevations above 1500 feet and over 
  exposed ridgetops.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 15 to 25 percent on Monday. 
  Overnight recoveries only 25 to 50 percent; locally 60 to 70 
  percent sheltered valleys. Minimum humidity on Tuesday 10 to 
  15 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire starts would likely see rapid spread due 
  to dry fuels, low humidity and gusty winds. 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
451 
WWUS86 KEKA 101019
RFWEKA

Urgent - Fire Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
319 AM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FOR STRONG NORTH AND NORTHEAST 
WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY ABOVE ELEVATIONS OF 1500 FT LATE 
SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY ACROSS MENDOCINO AND LAKE COUNTIES...

Gusty northerly winds will increase across Mendocino and Lake
Counties beginning late this evening in the wake of a passing dry
cold front. Strongest winds will occur over upper slopes and 
ridges at elevations above 1500 feet where gusts of 30 to 40 mph 
may be observed. Northerlies then decrease over Mendocino Monday 
night while increasing over eastern Lake County and becoming 
northeasterly with similar wind speeds. While winds will remain 
lighter in some valleys with some decent humidity recovery, winds 
will remain brisk across mountain ridges with poor recoveries. 
Winds will remain breezy on Tuesday before diminishing late in 
the afternoon. These winds and low humidity, combined with still 
dry fuels across much of this area, will lead to critical fire 
weather conditions.

CAZ202-101130-
/O.CAN.KEKA.FW.A.0007.211011T0900Z-211012T0000Z/
Coastal Mendocino-
319 AM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR ZONE 202...

$$

CAZ264-277-101830-
/O.UPG.KEKA.FW.A.0007.211011T0900Z-211013T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.FW.W.0007.211011T0500Z-211012T2300Z/
Lake County Portion of Lake/Napa/Sonoma RU-
W Mendocino NF/E Mendocino Unit-
319 AM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR STRONG NORTH AND NORTHEAST WINDS 
AND LOW RELATIVE Humidity FOR ELEVATIONS ABOVE 1500 FT FROM 10 PM
THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PDT TUESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PDT
Tuesday.

* WIND...North winds 15 to 25 mph. Locally stronger winds with 
  gusts 30 to 40 mph at elevations above 1500 feet and over 
  exposed ridgetops. 

* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 15 to 25 percent on Monday. 
  Overnight recoveries only 25 to 50 percent; locally 60 to 70 
  percent sheltered valleys. Minimum humidity on Tuesday 10 to 
  15 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire starts would likely see rapid spread due to
  dry fuels, low humidity and gusty winds. 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.

&&

$$

CAZ276-101830-
/O.UPG.KEKA.FW.A.0007.211011T0900Z-211012T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.FW.W.0007.211011T0500Z-211012T0900Z/
Interior Mendocino-
319 AM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FOR STRONG NORTH AND NORTHEAST WINDS
AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM PDT 
TUESDAY ABOVE 1500 FEET...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 10 PM this evening to 2 AM PDT
Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. 

* WIND...North winds 15 to 25 mph. Locally stronger winds with
  gusts 30 to 40 mph over exposed ridgetops at elevations above
  1500 feet from this evening through very early Tuesday morning.
  However winds will diminish significantly by sunrise Tuesday
  across this area but remain strong over southeast Lake County.
  

* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 15 to 25 percent on Monday. 
  Overnight recoveries only 25 to 50 percent; locally 60 to 70 
  percent sheltered valleys. Minimum humidity on Tuesday 10 to 
  20 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fire starts would likely see rapid spread due 
  to dry fuels, low humidity and gusty winds. 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.

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Tonkin

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