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Red Flag Warning 3, NWS Honolulu, HI

September 17, 2021

NWS Honolulu, HI issued this red flag warning at Sep 17, 2021, 3:50 AM HST. It was in force for 38 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Sep 17, 2021, 3:50 AM HST (13:50 UTC)
Expired
Sep 18, 2021, 5:24 PM HST
In force
38 hr
Issued by
NWS Honolulu, HI

The text

As transmitted.

997 
WWHW80 PHFO 171350
RFWHFO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
350 AM HST Fri Sep 17 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING FOR LEEWARD AREAS DUE TO GUSTY WINDS AND LOW
HUMIDITY...

.Gusty winds in combination with dry fuels and low relative 
humidity levels will result in elevated fire danger today. Any
fires that develop will spread rapidly and be difficult to
control.

HIZ202-203-205>207-210-211-213>215-218-219-221>224-226-227-180400-
/O.NEW.PHFO.FW.W.0003.210917T1350Z-210918T0400Z/
Kauai Windward-Kauai Leeward-Oahu South Shore-Waianae Coast-
Oahu North Shore-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-Molokai Leeward-
Lanai Makai-Lanai Mauka-Maui Leeward West-Maui Central Valley-
Leeward Haleakala-Haleakala Summit-Kona-South Big Island-Kohala-
Big Island Interior-
350 AM HST Fri Sep 17 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING FOR 
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR LEEWARD AREAS OF KAUAI OAHU 
MOLOKAI MAUI LANAI AND THE BIG ISLAND...

The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect until 6 PM HST this evening. 

* AFFECTED AREA...Leeward portions of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Maui,
  Lanai and the Big Island.

* WIND...East to northeast trade winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up
  to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY...35 to 45 percent during the afternoon hours.

* 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. A Red Flag Warning does not
predict new fire starts.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
781 
WWHW80 PHFO 180109
RFWHFO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
309 PM HST Fri Sep 17 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING FOR LEEWARD AREAS DUE TO GUSTY WINDS AND LOW
HUMIDITY...

.Gusty winds in combination with dry fuels and low relative
humidity levels will cause elevated fire danger today and again on
Saturday. Any fires that develop will spread rapidly and be 
difficult to control.

HIZ202-180215-
/O.CAN.PHFO.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210918T0400Z/
Kauai Windward-
309 PM HST Fri Sep 17 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR WINDWARD KAUAI...

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


$$

HIZ203-205>207-210-211-213>215-218-219-221>224-226-227-181515-
/O.EXT.PHFO.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210919T0400Z/
Kauai Leeward-Oahu South Shore-Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore-
Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-Molokai Leeward-Lanai Makai-
Lanai Mauka-Maui Leeward West-Maui Central Valley-
Leeward Haleakala-Haleakala Summit-Kona-South Big Island-Kohala-
Big Island Interior-
309 PM HST Fri Sep 17 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SATURDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR LEEWARD AREAS OF KAUAI OAHU 
MOLOKAI MAUI LANAI AND THE BIG ISLAND...

* AFFECTED AREA...Leeward portions of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, 
  Maui, Lanai, and the Big Island.

* WIND...East to northeast trade winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts 
  up to 40 mph. 

* HUMIDITY...35 to 45 percent during the afternoon hours.

* 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. A Red Flag Warning does not
predict new fire starts.

&&

$$
648 
WWHW80 PHFO 181327
RFWHFO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
327 AM HST Sat Sep 18 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING FOR LEEWARD AREAS DUE TO GUSTY WINDS AND LOW
HUMIDITY...

.Gusty winds in combination with dry fuels and low relative 
humidity levels will cause elevated fire danger today. Any fires 
that develop will spread rapidly and be difficult to control.

HIZ203-205>207-210-211-213>215-218-219-221>224-226-227-190400-
/O.CON.PHFO.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210919T0400Z/
Kauai Leeward-Oahu South Shore-Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore-
Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-Molokai Leeward-Lanai Makai-
Lanai Mauka-Maui Leeward West-Maui Central Valley-
Leeward Haleakala-Haleakala Summit-Kona-South Big Island-Kohala-
Big Island Interior-
327 AM HST Sat Sep 18 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR LEEWARD AREAS OF KAUAI OAHU
MOLOKAI MAUI LANAI AND THE BIG ISLAND...

* AFFECTED AREA...Leeward portions of Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, 
  Maui, Lanai, and the Big Island. 

* WIND...East to northeast trade winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts 
  up to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY...35 to 45 percent during the afternoon hours.

* 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. A Red Flag Warning does not
predict new fire starts.

&&

$$
310 
WWHW80 PHFO 190324
RFWHFO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
524 PM HST Sat Sep 18 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING CANCELLED...

HIZ203-205>207-210-211-213>215-218-219-221>224-226-227-190430-
/O.CAN.PHFO.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-210919T0400Z/
Kauai Leeward-Oahu South Shore-Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore-
Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-Molokai Leeward-Lanai Makai-
Lanai Mauka-Maui Leeward West-Maui Central Valley-
Leeward Haleakala-Haleakala Summit-Kona-South Big Island-Kohala-
Big Island Interior-
524 PM HST Sat Sep 18 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR LEEWARD AREAS OF ALL 
ISLANDS...

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

Though winds remain gusty, relative humidity is rising, and
showers will increase during the evening. With fire danger
decreasing, the Red Flag Warning has been cancelled. Winds will 
ease on Sunday, but relative humidity will likely drop to near 
critical levels in the afternoon.

$$

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Sources

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