Alert archive / Hawaii / Red Flag Warnings in 2021
Red Flag Warning 5, NWS Honolulu, HI
NWS Honolulu, HI issued this red flag warning at Oct 6, 2021, 3:11 AM HST. It took effect at Oct 6, 2021, 11:00 AM HST. It was in force for 4 days. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Oct 6, 2021, 3:11 AM HST (13:11 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 6, 2021, 11:00 AM HST
- Expired
- Oct 10, 2021, 3:19 PM HST
- In force
- 4 days
- Issued by
- NWS Honolulu, HI
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081 WWHW80 PHFO 061311 RFWHFO URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Honolulu HI 311 AM HST Wed Oct 6 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING FOR LEEWARD AREAS DUE TO GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... .The combination of dry fuels, strong and gusty trade winds and low relative humidity could support extreme fire behavior the next couple of days, especially during the afternoon hours. HIZ203-205>207-209>211-213-218-219-221-223-226-227-070315- /O.UPG.PHFO.FW.A.0002.211006T2200Z-211008T0400Z/ /O.NEW.PHFO.FW.W.0005.211006T2100Z-211008T0400Z/ 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- Kohala-Big Island Interior- 311 AM HST Wed Oct 6 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM HST THURSDAY DUE TO GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR LEEWARD AREAS... The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM this morning to 6 PM HST Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Leeward portions of all Hawaiian Islands. * WIND...Trade winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 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. && $$ Birchard
9 follow-up statements
427 WWHW80 PHFO 070147 RFWHFO URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Honolulu HI 347 PM HST Wed Oct 6 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING FOR LEEWARD AREAS DUE TO GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... .The combination of dry fuels, strong and gusty trade winds and low relative humidity could support extreme fire behavior, especially during the afternoon hours. HIZ203-205>207-209>211-213-218-219-221-223-226-227-071600- /O.CON.PHFO.FW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211008T0400Z/ Kauai Leeward-Oahu South Shore-Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore- Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-Molokai Leeward- Maui Leeward West-Maui Central Valley-Leeward Haleakala-Kona- Kohala-Big Island Interior- 347 PM HST Wed Oct 6 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR LEEWARD AREAS... * AFFECTED AREA...Leeward portions of all Hawaiian Islands. * WIND...Trade winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...40 to 45 percent during the afternoon hours. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Red Flag Warning does not predict new fire starts. && $$ Bravender
777 WWHW80 PHFO 071340 RFWHFO URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Honolulu HI 340 AM HST Thu Oct 7 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST FRIDAY OVER LEEWARD AREAS OF ALL ISLANDS DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY ... .The combination of dry fuels, strong and gusty trade winds and low relative humidity may produce extreme fire behavior, especially during the afternoon hours. HIZ203-205>207-209>211-213-218-219-221-223-226-227-080345- /O.EXT.PHFO.FW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211009T0400Z/ 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- Kohala-Big Island Interior- 340 AM HST Thu Oct 7 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST FRIDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... * AFFECTED AREA...Leeward portions of all Hawaiian Islands. * WIND...Trade winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 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. && $$ RCB
942 WWHW80 PHFO 080133 RFWHFO URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Honolulu HI 333 PM HST Thu Oct 7 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING UNTIL 6 PM HST SATURDAY FOR LEEWARD AREAS OF ALL ISLANDS DUE TO STRONG TRADE WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... .The combination of dry fuels, strong and gusty trade winds and low relative humidity may produce extreme fire behavior, especially during the afternoon hours. HIZ203-205>207-209>211-213-218-219-221-223-226-227-081545- /O.EXT.PHFO.FW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211010T0400Z/ Kauai Leeward-Oahu South Shore-Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore- Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-Molokai Leeward- Maui Leeward West-Maui Central Valley-Leeward Haleakala-Kona- Kohala-Big Island Interior- 333 PM HST Thu Oct 7 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SATURDAY... * AFFECTED AREA...Leeward portions of all Hawaiian Islands. * WIND...Trade winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph. * HUMIDITY...40 to 45 percent during the afternoon hours. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Red Flag Warning does not predict new fire starts. && $$ Burke
955 WWHW80 PHFO 081334 RFWHFO URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Honolulu HI 334 AM HST Fri Oct 8 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING UNTIL 6 PM HST SATURDAY FOR LEEWARD AREAS OF ALL ISLANDS DUE TO STRONG TRADE WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... .The combination of dry fuels, strong and gusty trade winds and low relative humidity may produce extreme fire behavior, especially during the afternoon hours. HIZ203-205>207-209>211-213-218-219-221-223-226-227-090345- /O.CON.PHFO.FW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211010T0400Z/ 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- Kohala-Big Island Interior- 334 AM HST Fri Oct 8 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SATURDAY... * AFFECTED AREA...Leeward portions of all Hawaiian Islands. * WIND...Trade winds 15 to 30 mph with localized gusts to 45 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. && $$ RCB
301 WWHW80 PHFO 090135 RFWHFO URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Honolulu HI 335 PM HST Fri Oct 8 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING UNTIL 6 PM HST SATURDAY FOR LEEWARD AREAS OF ALL ISLANDS DUE TO STRONG TRADE WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... .The combination of dry fuels, strong and gusty trade winds and low relative humidity may produce extreme fire behavior, especially during the afternoon hours. HIZ203-205>207-209>211-213-218-219-221-223-226-227-091545- /O.CON.PHFO.FW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211010T0400Z/ Kauai Leeward-Oahu South Shore-Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore- Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-Molokai Leeward- Maui Leeward West-Maui Central Valley-Leeward Haleakala-Kona- Kohala-Big Island Interior- 335 PM HST Fri Oct 8 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SATURDAY... * AFFECTED AREA...Leeward portions of all Hawaiian Islands. * WIND...Trade winds 20 to 30 mph with localized gusts to 45 mph. * HUMIDITY...40 to 45 percent during the afternoon hours. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Red Flag Warning does not predict new fire starts. && $$ Burke
590 WWHW80 PHFO 091346 RFWHFO URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Honolulu HI 346 AM HST Sat Oct 9 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING UNTIL 6 PM HST SUNDAY FOR LEEWARD AREAS OF MOST ISLANDS DUE TO STRONG TRADE WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... .The combination of dry fuels, strong and gusty trade winds and low relative humidity may produce extreme fire behavior, especially during the afternoon hours. Any fires that develop will spread rapidly and be difficult to control. HIZ203-205>207-209>211-213-218-219-221-223-226-227-100400- /O.EXT.PHFO.FW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211011T0400Z/ 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- Kohala-Big Island Interior- 346 AM HST Sat Oct 9 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SUNDAY... * AFFECTED AREA...Leeward portions of most Hawaiian Islands. * WIND...Trade winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 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. && $$
231 WWHW80 PHFO 100137 RFWHFO URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Honolulu HI 337 PM HST Sat Oct 9 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING UNTIL 6 PM HST SUNDAY FOR LEEWARD AREAS OF MOST ISLANDS DUE TO STRONG TRADE WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... .The combination of dry fuels, strong and gusty trade winds and low relative humidity may produce extreme fire behavior, especially during the afternoon hours. Any fires that develop will spread rapidly and be difficult to control. HIZ203-205>207-209>211-213-218-219-221-223-226-227-101545- /O.CON.PHFO.FW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211011T0400Z/ Kauai Leeward-Oahu South Shore-Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore- Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-Molokai Leeward- Maui Leeward West-Maui Central Valley-Leeward Haleakala-Kona- Kohala-Big Island Interior- 337 PM HST Sat Oct 9 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST SUNDAY... * AFFECTED AREA...Leeward portions of all Hawaiian Islands. * WIND...Trade winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph. * HUMIDITY...40 to 45 percent during the afternoon hours. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Red Flag Warning does not predict new fire starts. && $$ Burke
086 WWHW80 PHFO 101307 RFWHFO URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Honolulu HI 307 AM HST Sun Oct 10 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING FOR LEEWARD AREAS OF MOST ISLANDS DUE TO STRONG TRADE WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... .The combination of dry fuels, strong and gusty trade winds and low relative humidity may produce extreme fire behavior, especially during the afternoon hours. Any fires that develop will spread rapidly and be difficult to control. HIZ203-205>207-209>211-213-218-219-221-223-226-227-110400- /O.CON.PHFO.FW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211011T0400Z/ 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- Kohala-Big Island Interior- 307 AM HST Sun Oct 10 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM HST THIS EVENING... * AFFECTED AREA...Leeward portions of most Hawaiian Islands. * WIND...Trade winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 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. && $$
511 WWHW80 PHFO 110119 RFWHFO URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Honolulu HI 319 PM HST Sun Oct 10 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING CANCELLED... HIZ203-205>207-209>211-213-218-219-221-223-226-227-110230- /O.CAN.PHFO.FW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-211011T0400Z/ Kauai Leeward-Oahu South Shore-Waianae Coast-Oahu North Shore- Olomana-Central Oahu-Waianae Mountains-Molokai Leeward- Maui Leeward West-Maui Central Valley-Leeward Haleakala-Kona- Kohala-Big Island Interior- 319 PM HST Sun Oct 10 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR THE STATE OF HAWAII... The National Weather Service in Honolulu has cancelled the Red Flag Warning. Humidity levels will increase as a band of tropical moisture approaches the state from the east. $$ Foster
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Everything else NWS Honolulu, HI issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 3:43 PM HST | Fire Weather Watch | HFO | 11 hr |
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