Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
1250 PM MDT Mon Aug 20 2018
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT FOR SCATTERED
THUNDERSTORMS AND GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 422,
475, AND 476...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT FOR GUSTY WINDS AND
LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 425 AND 427...
IDZ425-427-210300-
/O.CON.KPIH.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180821T0300Z/
Middle Snake River Valley/Twin Falls BLM north of the Snake River-
Goose Creek and Raft River Valley/Southern Sawtooth NF/Twin Falls
BLM south of the Snake River-
1250 PM MDT Mon Aug 20 2018
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 425 AND
427...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 425. Fire weather zone 427.
* WIND...Gusts 30 to 35 mph.
* TIMING...Strongest winds are expected during the mid to late
afternoon hours and improve early evening.
* HUMIDITY...12-16 percent.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated showers and thunderstorms expected
BEFORE stronger surface winds kick in this afternoon.
* 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 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.
* Thunderstorm coverage of 25 percent, without specific rainfall
criteria.
* Other high impact events deemed critical by the National
Weather Service and area fire management agencies.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boise ID
1247 PM MDT Mon Aug 20 2018
IDZ420-424-426-210200-
/O.CON.KBOI.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180821T0200Z/
Treasure Valley BLM-Western Twin Falls BLM-Southern Highlands-
1247 PM MDT Mon Aug 20 2018
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM MDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR TREASURE VALLEY
BLM... WESTERN TWIN FALLS BLM AND SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS...WHICH ARE
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 420...424 AND NORTHERN PORTION OF 426...
* WIND GUSTS...30 TO 35 mph through the afternoon
* MINIMUM HUMIDITY...Lowering to 10 to 15 percent.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly.
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Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - Marine Weather Message
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
817 AM PDT Mon Aug 20 2018
PZZ530-202330-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0174.180820T2000Z-180821T0400Z/
San Pablo Bay Suisun Bay The West Delta and San Francisco Bay
North of the Bay Bridge-
817 AM PDT Mon Aug 20 2018
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING...
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 21 to 33 knots
and/or steep waves are expected to produce hazardous wave
conditions to small craft. Inexperienced mariners...especially
those operating smaller vessels should avoid navigating in these
conditions.
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Fire Weather Watch
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
158 PM PDT Mon Aug 20 2018
...Abundant lightning possible in Fire Weather Zone 285 late
Tuesday morning through early Tuesday evening...
.While there is still some uncertainty in the forecast due to the
affects of smoke across the area, confidence is building in
isolated to widely scattered thunderstorms across Fire Weather Zone
285 late Tuesday morning through early Tuesday evening. These
storms are expected to be a mix of wet and dry thunderstorms. New
fire starts from lightning associated with these thunderstorms
could easily overwhelm initial attack if they do occur.
CAZ285-210615-
/O.NEW.KMFR.FW.A.0017.180821T1800Z-180822T0300Z/
Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley-
158 PM PDT Mon Aug 20 2018
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING FOR ABUNDANT LIGHTNING ON DRY FUELS FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 285...
The National Weather Service in Medford has issued a Fire Weather
Watch...which is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday
evening.
* Impacts: Isolated to widely scattered mixed wet and dry
thunderstorms would cause new fire starts that could easily
overwhelm initial attack.
* Affected area:
In Northern CA...Fire Weather Zone 285 in Modoc County.
* Thunderstorms: While there is still some uncertainty in the
forecast due to the affects of smoke across the area, confidence
has grown to moderate in isolated to widely scattered
thunderstorms occuring across Fire Weather Zone 285 late Tuesday
morning through early Tuesday evening. These storms are expected
to be a mix of wet and dry thunderstorms.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red
Flag Warnings.
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BTL
Visit us at www.weather.gov/Medford
Air Quality Alert
ORC001-025-045-212115-
Baker-Harney-Malheur-
242 PM MDT Mon Aug 20 2018 /142 PM PDT Mon Aug 20 2018/
...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FROM THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY FOR EASTERN OREGON...
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air
Quality Advisory for Baker, Malheur, and Harney Counties due to
elevated pollutant levels. This Advisory will remain in effect until
air quality conditions have significantly improved.
Inversion conditions are expected over the area, with light winds
and limited mixing of the air. During these conditions, smoke can
be trapped at ground level and potentially build up in concentration
for the duration of the stagnant air pattern.
DEQ asks people in the affected areas to refrain from outdoor
burning and to use alternatives to wood stoves if other heating
options are available and practical. Information on wood stoves,
and wood stove smoke, can be found at:
http://www.oregon.gov/deq/Residential/Pages/Woodstoves-Health.aspx.
Be sure to check for any local burning restrictions or wood stove
advisories in each particular community before burning.
Exposure to ambient particulate matter pollution is one of the top
risk factors that contribute to premature death in the United
States, accounting for approximately 100,000 deaths annually.
Numerous scientific studies have linked smoke pollution to a variety
of problems including coughing, aggravated asthma, bronchitis, and
irregular heartbeat.
Health officials recommend that young children, pregnant women,
asthma suffers, those with lung or heart conditions, and adults age
65 and older limit vigorous outdoor activity. Pollution levels tend
to be highest during morning and evening hours.
Visit the Oregon DEQ internet site at
http://www.deq.state.or.us/aqi/ for current conditions.
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ORZ023>031-212300-
Central Douglas County-Eastern Curry County and Josephine County-
Eastern Douglas County Foothills-Jackson County-
South Central Oregon Cascades-
Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades-Klamath Basin-
Northern and Eastern Klamath County and Western Lake County-
Central and Eastern Lake County-
Including the cities of Drain, Elkton, Roseburg, Sutherlin, Green,
Myrtle Creek, Canyonville, Glendale, Grants Pass, Cave Junction,
Steamboat, Toketee Falls, Medford, Ashland, Crater Lake,
Crescent Lake, Diamond Lake, Union Creek, Howard Prairie,
Siskiyou Summit, Altamont, Klamath Falls, Beatty, Bly, Chemult,
Crescent, Gilchrist, Sprague River, Adel, Lakeview, and Valley Falls
1227 PM PDT Mon Aug 20 2018
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has issued an Air
Pollution Advisory...in effect until further notice.
Wildfires burning in the region combined with forecast conditions
will cause air quality levels to fluctuate and could be at unhealthy
levels. While there will be periods of improvements, they will be
temporary.
Pollutants in smoke can cause burning eyes...runny nose...aggravate
heart and lung diseases...and aggravate other serious health
problems. Limit outdoor activities and keep children indoors if it
is smoky. Please follow medical advice if you have a heart or lung
condition.
For additional information...please visit the web site at
http://www.oregon.gov/deq
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