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Red Flag Warning 5, NWS Honolulu, HI

October 6, 2021

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.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

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

The text

As transmitted.

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 The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.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

The office that day

Everything else NWS Honolulu, HI issued on the same UTC day.

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Sources

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