Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued October 15 at 1:50PM PDT until October 16 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 15, 2026 - 1:50pm
Expires:
October 15, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 10 PM this evening to 11 AM PDT
Friday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 420 including Cobb and Mount
Konocti. This will be mainly over the higher terrain.
* WIND...Sustained winds of 15-20mph with gusts to 30 mph possible
in exposed areas.
* HUMIDITY...Low overnight recoveries of 30-35% will drop to
10- 20% through the morning. Very poor RH recovery into
Friday.
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Southern Lake Including Cobb and Konocti
Forcast Office:
NWS Eureka CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov