RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 6 PM MDT SATURDAY
The National Weather Service in Billings has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from noon Friday to 6 PM MDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong gusty winds, and wind shift with a cold front will create erratic fire behavior. * AFFECTED AREA: In North Central WY Fire Zones...274...284. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In North Central WY...Big Horn...Johnson...Sheridan...Washakie. * COLD FRONT: Dry cold front arrives Friday night, bringing a shift from southwest to strong west to northwest winds. * WIND: Southwest gusts to 25 mph Friday, increasing to around 40 mph Friday night. Locally stronger wind gusts possible in the Bighorn mountains and along the eastern slopes. Northwest winds will gust 30 to 40 mph through much of the day Saturday. * HUMIDITY: Minimums of 10 to 15 percent Friday, followed by a poor recovery Friday night. Minimums of 15 to 25 percent on Saturday. * TEMPERATURES: Highs in the mid to upper 80s Friday, cooling to around 70 for Saturday. For the Bighorn Mountains...highs in the 60s to lower 70s Friday, falling into the 50s Saturday.
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.
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 6 PM MDT SATURDAY
The National Weather Service in Billings has issued a Red Flag Warning...which is in effect from noon Friday to 6 PM MDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * IMPACTS: Low humidities, unseasonably warm temperatures, strong gusty winds, and wind shift with a cold front will create erratic fire behavior. * AFFECTED AREA: In South Central MT Fire Zones...123...124...125...126...127 128...129. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central MT...Golden Valley...Musselshell...Wheatland. In South Central MT...Big Horn...Carbon...Park...Stillwater Sweet Grass...Yellowstone. In Southwest MT...Gallatin. * COLD FRONT: Dry cold front arrives Friday night, bringing a shift from southwest to strong west to northwest winds. * WIND: Southwest gusts 20 to 30 mph Friday afternoon, with gusts of 50 to 60 mph along the western foothills (Livingston, Nye, Big Timber) by late Friday afternoon and evening. West to northwest winds gusting 45 to 55 mph are expected along and just behind the frontal passage late Friday night into Saturday. * HUMIDITY: Minimums of 10 to 15 percent Friday, followed by a poor recovery Friday night. Minimums of 15 to 25 percent on Saturday. * TEMPERATURES: Highs in the 80s Friday, cooling into the 60s to lower 70s for Saturday.
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.
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR CRITICALLY DRY FUELS, LOW HUMIDITY, BREEZY WINDS FOR SANTA LUCIA MOUNTAINS AND THE SOUTHERN SALINAS VALLEY
...CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR CENTRAL COAST... .Hot and dry conditions with little to no relief at night continue through the weekend. Periodic offshore flow (north to northeast winds) will occur both day and night as well. Additionally, fuel moistures remain critically low. As a result, Red Flag conditions will continue across portions of the Central Coast through Thursday evening, with near critical fire weather conditions persisting into the weekend. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 516 Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio, Fire Weather Zone 517 Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest and Fire Weather Zone 518 Mountains of San Benito County And Interior Monterey County including Pinnacles National Park. * TIMING...Now through 8 PM Thursday. * WINDS...Northwest 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent. * LIGHTNING...None. * IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity. Outdoor burning is not recommended and follow local burn bans.
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.
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 7 PM PDT FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE OR642
...BREEZY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FRIDAY... .Winds will increase Friday as a dry cold front passes through the area from the northwest. Very dry air will be present ahead of the frontal passage during the afternoon, with humidities slow to improve behind the front. As a result, this area will be susceptible to rapid fire spread. The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 7 PM PDT Friday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 642 Southern Blue and Strawberry Mountains. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid fire spread may occur, particularly in dry grassy areas.
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.
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM PDT FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE WA693
...BREEZY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FRIDAY... .Winds will increase Friday as a dry cold front passes through the area from the northwest. Very dry air will be present ahead of the frontal passage during the afternoon, with humidities slow to improve behind the front. As a result, this area will be susceptible to rapid fire spread. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 693 Southeast Washington Grande Ronde Valley. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Rapid fire spread may occur, particularly in dry grassy areas.
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.
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR IDAHO FIRE WEATHER ZONES 410, 411, 413, 422, 425, 427, 475, AND 476
...Updated to correct maximum winds... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 410 Upper Snake River Valley/Idaho Falls BLM, Fire Weather Zone 411 Centennial Mountains and Snake River Range/Targhee NF, Fire Weather Zone 413 Caribou Range/Caribou NF, Fire Weather Zone 422 Sawtooth Range/Northern Sawtooth NF, Fire Weather Zone 425 Middle Snake River Valley/Twin Falls BLM north of the Snake River, Fire Weather Zone 427 Goose Creek and Raft River Valley/Southern Sawtooth NF/Twin Falls BLM south of the Snake River, Fire Weather Zone 475 East Salmon River Mountains/Salmon NF and Fire Weather Zone 476 Lemhi and Lost River Range/Challis NF. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 to 55 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Elevated winds and low relative humidities could lead to rapid growth of new or existing fires.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly based on these criteria for Southeastern Idaho: - Relative humidity at or below 15 percent and wind gusts of at least 25 mph in the mountains, or 30 mph in the Snake Plain.
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 7 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR MOST OF JACKSON COUNTY AND NORTHWEST LARIMER COUNTY
...BREEZY AND DRY OVER NORTH CENTRAL COLORADO FRIDAY... ...WINDY CONDITIONS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY WILL CAUSE WIDESPREAD CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER CONDITIONS SATURDAY ACROSS NORTHERN COLORADO... .Gusty west-southwest winds develop over the higher terrain Friday afternoon. The strongest winds will be found across Jackson County and far northwest Larimer County with gusts to 30 mph. In addition, relative humidities are expected to fall into the lower teens. On Saturday, gusty west to northwest winds spread across much of north central and northeast Colorado. Temperatures will be very warm (possibly record breaking), leading to relative humidities of 10 to 14 percent. ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR MOST OF JACKSON COUNTY AND NORTHWEST LARIMER COUNTY... The National Weather Service in Denver has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Friday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 211 and 218. * TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM to 7 PM MDT Friday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * WINDS...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. On Saturday, it will be windier with west winds of 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be favorable for rapid fire spread. Avoid outdoor burning and any activity that may produce a spark and start a wildfire.
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 Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT FRIDAY FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 285, 624, AND 625
...STRONG, GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY LIKELY EAST OF THE CASCADES ON FRIDAY FOR FIRE ZONES 624, 625 AND 285... ...BRIEF PERIODS OF STRONG, GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY POSSIBLE IN PORTIONS OF FIRE ZONES 621, 622 AND 280... .Strong, gusty west southwest winds combined with low humidity are likely on Friday east of the Cascades as a dry front moves through. After, ridging builds and dry and warm conditions continue with lighter winds through the weekend. The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds combined with critically low relative humidity could lead to the rapid growth and spread of new and existing fires. * AFFECTED AREA...In California...Fire weather zone 285 including Alturas, and Canby. In Oregon... Fire weather zones 624 and 625. This includes eastern portions of the Fremont Winema National Forest, and the cities of Klamath Falls, Lakeview, Paisley and Summer Lake. * WIND...West to southwest at 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum afternoon values of 10 to 20 percent but some localized areas as low as 8 percent. * DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr
Follow all fire restrictions. You can find your county's emergency sign up form as well as links to fire restrictions at weather.gov/medford/wildfire. One less spark, one less wildfire. Be sure you're signed up for your county's emergency alert system. Familiarize yourself with your emergency plan and make sure you listen to emergency services. Visit ready.gov/plan for more information. A red flag warning is issued when we identify weather conditions that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-threatening. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either occurring now or will begin soon. It is important to have multiple ways to receive information from authorities.
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 3 AM MDT SATURDAY FOR FUSTY WINDS, LOW HUMIDITY AND A WIND SHIFT WITH A COLD FRONT FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 118
The National Weather Service in Great Falls has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds, low humidity and a cold front, which is in effect from 1 PM Friday to 3 AM MDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Helena and Townsend Ranger Districts of the Helena National Forest. * TIMING... * WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as around 15 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Up to the low 80s. * IMPACTS...The combination of low relative humidity and strong wind gusts may result in critical fire weather conditions during the afternoon and evening Friday. * COLD FRONT...A cold front will shift winds from a more southwesterly direction to west or northwest late Friday evening or overnight, resulting in erratic fire behavior on any new fire starts. Any new fire starts may be difficult to contain while winds shift.
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. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in these areas of this Red Flag Warning.
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 7 PM MDT SUNDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
The National Weather Service in Cheyenne has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM Friday through 7 PM MDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 419 through 429. * WIND...West to southwest winds of 15 to 20 mph sustained with gusts of 30 to 35 mph Friday. Winds increasing to 25 to 35 mph sustained and gusts of 45 to 55 mph late Friday night and early Saturday morning. * HUMIDITY...Afternoon minimum humidity of 7 to 15 percent. Poor overnight humidity recoveries of 15 to 25 percent likely. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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.
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON MDT /11 AM PDT/ TO 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ FRIDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 636 AND 637
The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidities, which is in effect from noon MDT /11 AM PDT/ to 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Affected Area...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zones 636 Burns BLM and 637 Vale BLM. * Timing...From noon MDT /11 AM PDT/ to 9 PM MDT /8 PM PDT/ Friday. * Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 10 percent. * Temperatures...Up to 86.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will occur shortly.
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 421, 423, AND 426
The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidities, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Affected Area...In Idaho, Fire Weather Zones 421 Southern Boise National Forest/Western Sawtooth National Forest, 423 Owyhee Mountains and 426 Southern Highlands. * Timing...From noon to 9 PM MDT Friday. * Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 10 percent. * Temperatures...Up to 85.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will occur shortly.
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 402, 403, AND 424
The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidities, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Friday. * Affected Area...In Idaho, Fire Weather Zones 402 Eastern Payette National Forest, 403 Northern Boise National Forest and 424 Western Twin Falls BLM. * Timing...From noon to 9 PM MDT Friday. * Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 15 percent, except as low as 12 percent zone 424. * Temperatures...Up to 83, except up to 90 zone 424.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will occur shortly.
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO NOON MDT SATURDAY
The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon Friday to noon MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. RH recovery will be poor Friday night, with near critical conditions through Friday night into Saturday due to the strong wind. * AFFECTED AREA: In Northwest WY...Fire Weather Zone 140. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Northwest WY...Yellowstone National Park. * WIND: Southwest 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * HUMIDITY: As low as 18 percent. * TEMPERATURES: Highs in the mid 60s. Lows in the mid 30s.
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.
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 7 PM MDT SATURDAY
The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon Friday to 7 PM MDT Saturday. * IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. RH recovery will be poor Friday night, with near critical conditions through Friday night into Saturday due to the strong wind. * AFFECTED AREA: In Central WY Fire Zone....285. In North Central WY Fire Zones...275...276...282...287. In Northwest WY Fire Zone....286. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona. In North Central WY...Big Horn...Hot Springs...Johnson...Park...Washakie. * WIND: West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph at lower elevations and up to 70 mph at higher elevations. * HUMIDITY: As low as 11 percent. * TEMPERATURES: Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the upper 40s.
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.
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 9 PM MDT SATURDAY
The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon Friday to 9 PM MDT Saturday. the Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA: In Central WY Fire Zones...288...289. In Southwest WY Fire Zone....279. In West Central WY Fire Zones...278...416. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona. In Southwest WY...Sweetwater. In West Central WY...Lincoln...Sublette. * IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. RH recovery will be poor Friday night, with near critical conditions through Friday night into Saturday due to the strong wind. * WIND: West 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * HUMIDITY: As low as 10 percent. * TEMPERATURES: Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the mid 40s.
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.
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 7 PM MDT SATURDAY
The National Weather Service in Riverton has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon Friday to 7 PM MDT Saturday. the Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA: In Central WY Fire Zones...280...283...300. In North Central WY Fire Zone....281. In Northwest WY Fire Zone....415. In Southwest WY Fire Zone....277. In West Central WY Fire Zone....414. * COUNTIES AFFECTED: In Central WY...Fremont...Natrona. In North Central WY...Johnson...Park. In Southwest WY...Uinta. In West Central WY...Lincoln...Sublette...Teton. * IMPACTS: Low Humidities...Unseasonably Warm Temperatures...and Strong Gusty Winds could cause erratic fire behavior. RH recovery will be poor Friday night, with near critical conditions through Friday night into Saturday due to the strong wind. * WIND: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * HUMIDITY: As low as 10 percent. * TEMPERATURES: Highs in the lower 70s. Lows in the upper 40s.
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.
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 479 AND 480
The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 479 Wasatch Mountains and Fire Weather Zone 480 Uinta Mountains. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are possible. Any new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now...or are imminent. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 9 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 492 AND 495
The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM MDT Friday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 492 Central Utah West Desert and Fire Weather Zone 495 Color Country West Desert. * WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...8 to 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are possible. Any new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now...or are imminent. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PDT FRIDAY MORNING UNTIL 7 PM PDT FRIDAY EVENING FOR FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 424, 437, 438, 469, AND 470
The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM PDT Friday morning until 7 PM PDT Friday evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Winds...Sustained southwest to west winds 20 to 25 mph, with gusts near 40 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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.
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM PDT FRIDAY
* Affected area: Fire Zone 102 (Palouse/Hells Canyon). * Impacts: A dry cold front will bring gusty winds and low RHs Friday afternoon and evening, leading to critical fire weather conditions. * Winds: Southwest to west 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph. Localized gusts over 50 mph, primarily in the higher terrain. * Minimum humidities: 10 to 20 percent.
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 10 PM MDT FRIDAY
The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Affected area: Fire Zone 110 (Deerlodge/West Beaverhead). Fire Zone 111 (East Beaverhead). * Impacts: A dry cold front will bring gusty winds and low RHs Friday afternoon and evening, leading to critical fire weather conditions. The stronger winds and lower RHs are favored for locations east of the Continental Divide. * Winds: Southwest to west 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph. Localized gusts over 60 mph, primarily in the higher terrain. * Minimum humidities: 10 to 15 percent.
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM PDT FRIDAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR 708 (Whitman County) and 709
...WINDY AND DRY FRIDAY... .A strong cold front will sweep through the region Friday afternoon. Ahead of front, warm and dry conditions will develop across southeastern WA and the lower Idaho Panhandle with gusty southwest winds. Winds will continue to increase with the frontal passage with a shift to more westerly winds in the late afternoon and evening. With the frontal passage, there will be a brief window for light rain showers with little to no rainfall. The National Weather Service in Spokane has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from noon to 6 PM PDT Friday. * Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 708 Palouse (Zone 708) and Fire Weather Zone 709 Lower Palouse -Snake River (Zone 709). * Winds: Southwest to west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up 50 mph. * Relative Humidities: 18 to 25 percent in the afternoon increasing 70-80 percent Friday night. * Impacts: Risk of rapidly spreading fires.
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.
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT FRIDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR NORTHEAST CALIFORNIA, NORTHERN WASHOE, AND PERSHING COUNTIES
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * CHANGES...Upgrade from a Fire Weather Watch to a Red Flag Warning. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 270 Surprise Valley California, Fire Weather Zone 278 Eastern Lassen County, Fire Weather Zone 423 West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County and Fire Weather Zone 458 Northern Washoe County. * Winds...Southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 to 40 mph. Localized gusts to 45 mph possible near the Oregon border. * Humidity...12 to 18%. * Duration...3 to 8 hours. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them.
Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires. Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for updates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips.
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR EXTREME HEAT AND LOW HUMIDITY
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR MOST INTERIOR MOUNTAIN AREAS INCLUDING THE SANTA YNEZ RANGE AND THE SANTA LUCIAS... .Extremely hot and dry conditions remain on track through today, with extremely deep mixing heights of 12,000 to 20,000 feet each afternoon. Minimum humidities between 5 and 15 percent will be common in the mountains and valleys. These conditions are similar to the early September heat wave that brought 3 large fires to the area (including the Bridge Fire). With critically dry fuels and the high risk for large plume dominated fires, Red Flag Warnings are in effect for the highest risk areas. * TEMPERATURES...Highs 95 to 105 degrees common and mixing heights peaking at 12,000 to 20,000 feet this afternoon. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity 5 to 15 percent. * WINDS...Northwest to northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with to gusts 25 mph. Isolated gusts to 35 mph possible. * IMPACTS...If fire ignition occurs, conditions are favorable for large vertical plume growth, rapid fire spread, and extreme fire behavior which would threaten life and property.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. Use extreme caution with anything that can spark a wildfire. Residents near wildland interfaces should be prepared to evacuate if a wildfire breaks out. See readyforwildfire.org and wildfirerisk.org for information.
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM TODAY FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 636, 686, 688, AND 689
The National Weather Service in Portland has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 8 PM PDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...In Oregon, Fire Weather Zone 686 Northern Oregon Cascade Foothills, Fire Weather Zone 688 Mt. Hood National Forest Region and Fire Weather Zone 689 Northern Willamette National Forest. In Washington, Fire Weather Zone 636 Western Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and Washington. This includes the southern part of the Gifford-Pinchot, Mount Hood and northern part of the Willamette National Forests. * WINDS...East 10 to 15 mph with gusts 20 to 30 mph. Strongest winds will be around and in the western Columbia River Gorge. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...15 to 25 percent. * IMPACTS...Conditions may be favorable for rapid fire spread which may threaten life and property. Use extra caution with potential ignition sources, especially in grassy areas. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Winds will ease tonight, but poor overnight recoveries are expected on the slopes and ridges, with maximum humidity of 35 to 50 percent expected.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of the above conditions can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
