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Red Flag Warning 4, NWS Honolulu, HI

September 20, 2021

NWS Honolulu, HI issued this red flag warning at Sep 20, 2021, 12:34 PM HST. It was in force for 51 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Sep 20, 2021, 12:34 PM HST (22:34 UTC)
Expired
Sep 22, 2021, 3:17 PM HST
In force
51 hr
Issued by
NWS Honolulu, HI

The text

As transmitted.

213 
WWHW80 PHFO 202234
RFWHFO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
1234 PM HST Mon Sep 20 2021

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

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

HIZ203-205>207-209>211-213-218-219-221-223-224-226-210400-
/O.NEW.PHFO.FW.W.0004.210920T2234Z-210921T0400Z/
Kauai Leeward-Oahu South Shore-Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore-
Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-Molokai Leeward-
Maui Leeward West-Maui Central Valley-Leeward Haleakala-Kona-
South Big Island-Kohala-
1234 PM HST Mon Sep 20 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.

&&

$$

Morrison
5 follow-up statements
125 
WWHW80 PHFO 210132
RFWHFO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
332 PM HST Mon Sep 20 2021

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

.Gusty winds, dry fuels and low relative humidity will cause
elevated fire danger through Tuesday. Any fires that develop will
spread rapidly and be difficult to control.

HIZ203-205>207-209>211-213-218-219-221-223-224-226-211545-
/O.EXT.PHFO.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210922T0400Z/
Kauai Leeward-Oahu South Shore-Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore-
Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-Molokai Leeward-
Maui Leeward West-Maui Central Valley-Leeward Haleakala-Kona-
South Big Island-Kohala-
332 PM HST Mon Sep 20 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST TUESDAY 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.

&&

$$
471 
WWHW80 PHFO 211349
RFWHFO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
349 AM HST Tue Sep 21 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING FOR LEEWARD AREAS DUE TO GUSTY WINDS AND LOW
HUMIDITY OVER LEEWARD AREAS OF KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI MAUI LANAI AND 
THE BIG ISLAND...

.Breezy winds and low relative humidity levels will produce 
critical fire weather conditions this afternoon. 

HIZ203-205>207-209>211-213-218-219-221-223-224-226-220400-
/O.CON.PHFO.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210922T0400Z/
Kauai Leeward-Oahu South Shore-Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore-
Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-Molokai Leeward-
Maui Leeward West-Maui Central Valley-Leeward Haleakala-Kona-
South Big Island-Kohala-
349 AM HST Tue Sep 21 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR LEEWARD AREAS...

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

* WIND...East to northeast trade winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up
  to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY...40 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.

&&

$$

RCB
660 
WWHW80 PHFO 220136
RFWHFO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
336 PM HST Tue Sep 21 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING DUE TO GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY OVER 
LEEWARD AREAS OF KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI MAUI LANAI AND THE BIG 
ISLAND...

.Gusty winds, dry fuels and low relative humidity levels will 
produce critical fire weather conditions on Wednesday. Any fires 
that develop will spread rapidly and be difficult to control.

HIZ214-215-221545-
/O.EXB.PHFO.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210923T0400Z/
Lanai Makai-Lanai Mauka-
336 PM HST Tue Sep 21 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY
WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR LANAI...

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

* AFFECTED AREA...Lanai.

* WIND...East to northeast trade winds 15 to 25 mph with stronger
  gusts. 

* HUMIDITY...40 to 45 percent mid morning through 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.

&&

$$

HIZ203-205>207-209>211-213-218-219-221-223-224-226-221545-
/O.EXT.PHFO.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210923T0400Z/
Kauai Leeward-Oahu South Shore-Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore-
Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-Molokai Leeward-
Maui Leeward West-Maui Central Valley-Leeward Haleakala-Kona-
South Big Island-Kohala-
336 PM HST Tue Sep 21 2021

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

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

* WIND...East to northeast trade winds 15 to 25 mph with stronger
  gusts. 

* HUMIDITY...40 to 45 percent mid morning through 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.

&&

$$
863 
WWHW80 PHFO 221311
RFWHFO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
311 AM HST Wed Sep 22 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING DUE TO GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY OVER
LEEWARD AREAS OF KAUAI OAHU MOLOKAI MAUI LANAI AND THE BIG
ISLAND...

.Gusty winds, dry fuels and low relative humidity levels will
produce critical fire weather conditions today. Any fires that 
develop will spread rapidly and be difficult to control.

HIZ203-205>207-209>211-213>215-218-219-221-223-224-226-230400-
/O.CON.PHFO.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210923T0400Z/
Kauai Leeward-Oahu South Shore-Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore-
Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-Molokai Leeward-
Lanai Makai-Lanai Mauka-Maui Leeward West-Maui Central Valley-
Leeward Haleakala-Kona-South Big Island-Kohala-
311 AM HST Wed Sep 22 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
MAUI MOLOKAI LANAI AND THE BIG ISLAND...

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

* WIND...East to northeast trade winds 15 to 25 mph with higher 
  gusts. 

* 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.

&&

$$
359 
WWHW80 PHFO 230117
RFWHFO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
317 PM HST Wed Sep 22 2021

HIZ203-205>207-209>211-213>215-218-219-221-223-224-226-230230-
/O.CAN.PHFO.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210923T0400Z/
Kauai Leeward-Oahu South Shore-Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore-
Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-Molokai Leeward-
Lanai Makai-Lanai Mauka-Maui Leeward West-Maui Central Valley-
Leeward Haleakala-Kona-South Big Island-Kohala-
317 PM HST Wed Sep 22 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY 
FOR LEEWARD AREAS OF KAUAI OAHU MAUI MOLOKAI LANAI AND THE BIG
ISLAND...

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

Trade wind speeds are expected to be a bit weaker Thursday, along
with a bit higher humidity levels as well. Thus the Red Flag 
Warning will not be extended.

$$
R Ballard

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