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Red Flag Warning 4, NWS Eureka, CA

September 9, 2021

NWS Eureka, CA issued this red flag warning at Sep 9, 2021, 3:53 AM PDT. It took effect at Sep 9, 2021, 2:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 15 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Sep 9, 2021, 3:53 AM PDT (10:53 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 9, 2021, 2:00 PM PDT
Expired
Sep 10, 2021, 5:00 AM PDT
In force
15 hr
Issued by
NWS Eureka, CA

The text

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494 
WWUS86 KEKA 091053
RFWEKA

Urgent - Fire Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
353 AM PDT Thu Sep 9 2021

...ISOLATED DRY THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE THIS AFTERNOON INTO TONIGHT...

.Widely scattered high-based showers and isolated dry
thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon, beginning
around Trinity County and possibly southward into portions of
interior Mendocino and Lake Counties. Showers will increase in
coverage heading into tonight, with continued isolated
thunderstorms tending wetter. Low relative humidity in the teens
is expected this afternoon, with southwest winds over some exposed
ridgetops, particularly in Trinity County, gusting 20 to 30 mph
this afternoon. Erratic and gusty outflow winds may accompany any
showers or thunderstorms, particularly this afternoon and this
evening. Showers will track east out of our area, toward the
Sacramento Valley, late tonight into early Friday morning. 


CAZ283-091900-
/O.UPG.KEKA.FW.A.0004.210910T0000Z-210910T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KEKA.FW.W.0004.210909T2100Z-210910T1200Z/
Trinity-
353 AM PDT Thu Sep 9 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM
PDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT
Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. 

* THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated dry thunderstorms are expected to
  develop this afternoon, trending wetter with scattered showers
  into tonight. 

* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty and erratic outflow winds up to 40 mph
  will be possible near any showers or thunderstorms.

* IMPACTS...Any lightning, along with locally gusty outflow winds,
  low relative humidity and critically dry vegetation will greatly
  increase the threat of fire starts and spread potential of any 
  new and existing fires.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ264-277-091900-
/O.CON.KEKA.FW.A.0004.210910T0000Z-210910T1200Z/
Lake County Portion of Lake/Napa/Sonoma RU-
W Mendocino NF/E Mendocino Unit-
353 AM PDT Thu Sep 9 2021

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

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

* THUNDERSTORMS...High based showers and possible isolated dry
  thunderstorms are expected to develop late this afternoon, 
  trending wetter with scattered showers into tonight. 

* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty and erratic outflow winds up to 40 mph
  possible near showers or thunderstorms.

* IMPACTS...Any lightning, along with locally gusty outflow winds,
  low relative humidity and critically dry vegetation will greatly
  increase the threat of fire starts and spread potential of any
  new fires.

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
5 follow-up statements
481 
WWUS86 KEKA 091641
RFWEKA

Urgent - Fire Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
941 AM PDT Thu Sep 9 2021

...SCATTERED DRY THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE THIS AFTERNOON INTO 
TONIGHT...

.Scattered high-based showers and dry thunderstorms are expected 
to develop this afternoon in Trinity County, followed by
additional development across portions of Lake and interior 
Mendocino Counties this evening. Erratic and gusty outflow winds 
may accompany showers and thunderstorms, particularly this 
afternoon and evening. Showers and storms will reach peak coverage
during the evening, and then exit the region late tonight.

CAZ264-277-100045-
/O.UPG.KEKA.FW.A.0004.210910T0000Z-210910T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KEKA.FW.W.0004.210910T0000Z-210910T1200Z/
Lake County Portion of Lake/Napa/Sonoma RU-
W Mendocino NF/E Mendocino Unit-
941 AM PDT Thu Sep 9 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM
PDT FRIDAY...

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

* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered dry thunderstorms are expected to
  develop over Trinity County during the afternoon, with
  additional activity forming over portions of Lake and Mendocino
  Counties during the evening. 

* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty and erratic outflow winds up to 40 mph 
  possible near showers or thunderstorms.

* IMPACTS...Lightning and gusty outflow winds will increase the 
  threat for fire starts and rapid fire spread.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ212-276-100045-
/O.EXB.KEKA.FW.W.0004.210910T0000Z-210910T1200Z/
Van Duzen/Mad River-Interior Mendocino-
941 AM PDT Thu Sep 9 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM
PDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 5 PM this afternoon to 5 AM PDT
Friday. 

* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered dry thunderstorms are expected to
  develop over Trinity County during the afternoon, with
  additional activity forming over portions of Lake and Mendocino
  Counties during the evening. 

* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty and erratic outflow winds up to 40 mph 
  possible near showers or thunderstorms.

* IMPACTS...Lightning and gusty outflow winds will increase the
  threat for fire starts and rapid fire spread.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ283-100045-
/O.CON.KEKA.FW.W.0004.210909T2100Z-210910T1200Z/
Trinity-
941 AM PDT Thu Sep 9 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
5 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered dry thunderstorms are expected to
  develop over Trinity County during the afternoon, with
  additional activity forming over portions of Lake and Mendocino
  Counties during the evening. 

* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty and erratic outflow winds up to 40 mph 
  possible near showers or thunderstorms.

* IMPACTS...Lightning and gusty outflow winds will increase the
  threat for fire starts and rapid fire spread. 

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
865 
WWUS86 KEKA 092114
RFWEKA

Urgent - Fire Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
214 PM PDT Thu Sep 9 2021

...SCATTERED DRY THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE THIS AFTERNOON INTO
TONIGHT...

.Scattered high-based showers and dry thunderstorms are expected
to develop this afternoon in Trinity County, followed by
additional development across portions of Lake, interior 
Mendocino, and southeastern Humboldt Counties this evening. 
Erratic and gusty outflow winds may accompany showers and 
thunderstorms, particularly this afternoon and evening. Showers 
and storms will reach peak coverage during the evening, and then 
exit the region late tonight.

CAZ283-100515-
/O.CON.KEKA.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210910T1200Z/
Trinity-
214 PM PDT Thu Sep 9 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered dry thunderstorms are expected to
  occur through early Friday morning.

* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty and erratic outflow winds up to 40 mph
  will be possible near showers and thunderstorms.

* IMPACTS...Lightning and gusty outflow winds will increase the 
  threat for fire starts and rapid fire spread.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ212-264-276-277-100515-
/O.CON.KEKA.FW.W.0004.210910T0000Z-210910T1200Z/
Van Duzen/Mad River-Lake County Portion of Lake/Napa/Sonoma RU-
Interior Mendocino-W Mendocino NF/E Mendocino Unit-
214 PM PDT Thu Sep 9 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT FRIDAY...

* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered dry thunderstorms are expected to
  occur through early Friday morning.

* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty and erratic outflow winds up to 40 mph
  will be possible near showers and thunderstorms.

* IMPACTS...Lightning and gusty outflow winds will increase the
  threat for fire starts and rapid fire spread.

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
268 
WWUS86 KEKA 100518
RFWEKA

Urgent - Fire Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
1018 PM PDT Thu Sep 9 2021

...SCATTERED DRY THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE TONIGHT...

.Scattered high-based showers and dry thunderstorms are expected
to develop tonight across portions of Trinity, Lake, interior 
Mendocino, and southeastern Humboldt counties. Erratic and gusty 
outflow winds may accompany showers and thunderstorms. Showers and
storms will exit the region late tonight.

CAZ212-264-276-277-283-101200-
/O.CON.KEKA.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210910T1200Z/
Van Duzen/Mad River-Lake County Portion of Lake/Napa/Sonoma RU-
Interior Mendocino-W Mendocino NF/E Mendocino Unit-Trinity-
1018 PM PDT Thu Sep 9 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM FRIDAY...

* THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered dry thunderstorms are expected to 
  occur through early Friday morning. 

* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty and erratic outflow winds up to 40 mph 
  will be possible near showers and thunderstorms.

* IMPACTS...Lightning and gusty outflow winds will increase the 
  threat for fire starts and rapid fire spread.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$

http://weather.gov/eureka
226 
WWUS86 KEKA 101013
RFWEKA

Urgent - Fire Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
313 AM PDT Fri Sep 10 2021

...ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE IN EASTERN LAKE COUNTY...

.While showers are beginning to exit the area, some isolated
embedded thunderstorms will be possible through 4 or 5 AM this
morning in southeastern portions of Lake County. 

CAZ212-276-277-283-101115-
/O.CAN.KEKA.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210910T1200Z/
Van Duzen/Mad River-Interior Mendocino-
W Mendocino NF/E Mendocino Unit-Trinity-
313 AM PDT Fri Sep 10 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Eureka has cancelled the Red Flag
Warning. Showers are moving east of the area and the threat of 
lightning has ended. 

$$

CAZ264-101200-
/O.CON.KEKA.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210910T1200Z/
Lake County Portion of Lake/Napa/Sonoma RU-
313 AM PDT Fri Sep 10 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS
MORNING...

* THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated embedded thunderstorms through 5 AM.  

* OUTFLOW WINDS...Gusty and erratic outflow winds up to 40 mph 
  will be possible near showers and thunderstorms.

* IMPACTS...Lightning and gusty outflow winds will increase the 
  threat for fire starts and rapid fire spread.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

$$


http://weather.gov/eureka
778 
WWUS86 KEKA 101146
RFWEKA

Urgent - Fire Weather Message
National Weather Service Eureka CA
446 AM PDT Fri Sep 10 2021


CAZ264-101300-
/O.EXP.KEKA.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210910T1200Z/
Lake County Portion of Lake/Napa/Sonoma RU-
446 AM PDT Fri Sep 10 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM PDT EARLY THIS MORNING...

Showers and isolated thunderstorms have pushed east of the area,
and the lightning threat has ended. 

$$


http://weather.gov/eureka

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