In the cross hairs are New Mexico, Kansas, and Nebraska
Continue readingLightning, rain, and Red Flag Warnings in parts of California
So far the thunderstorms that Californians were worried about that could ignite even more wildfires did not have much effect in the Bay Area overnight. But lightning strikes were detected in the Sierras along with rain — none, or less than 0.05 inch generally, but some locations received more, as is the nature of thunderstorms.
In the Bay Area there is still a chance of thunderstorms Monday morning, with decreasing chances in the afternoon.
Red Flag Warnings in 8 states, June 27
(UPDATE at 2:30 p.m. MDT June 27, 2020: the National Weather Service may or may not have correctly identified the red areas on the map as Red Flag Warning areas for today, Saturday June 27. We are checking to confirm. The image is a screenshot from the NWS web site.)
(Originally published at 9:40 a.m. MDT June 27, 2020)
The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings for June 27 in areas of Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado. Most of the areas will experience strong winds and low humidities, resulting in enhanced wildfire danger.
(Red Flag Warnings can be modified throughout the day as NWS offices around the country update and revise their weather forecasts.)
Red Flag Warnings in seven states, June 13, 2020
The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings for June 13 in areas of Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. Most of the areas will experience strong winds and low humidities, resulting in enhanced wildfire danger.
(Red Flag Warnings can be modified throughout the day as NWS offices around the country update and revise their weather forecasts.)
Dry thunderstorms expected Sunday in parts of NV and AZ
Lightning with little or no rain
Continue readingRed Flag Warnings in 5 states, April 28, 2020
On Tuesday the National Weather Service issued Red Flag Warnings in areas of Montana, Nebraska, Colorado, Kansas, and New Mexico.
(Red Flag Warnings can be modified throughout the day as NWS offices around the country update and revise their weather forecasts.)
Red Flag Warnings Sunday in areas of Montana, North Dakota, and Colorado
The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings due to low humidity and gusty winds in areas of Colorado, Montana, and North Dakota for Sunday. Most of the warnings expire Wednesday evening.
In southwest Colorado similar conditions could persist into Monday .
(Red Flag Warnings can be modified throughout the day as NWS offices around the country update and revise their weather forecasts.)
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Red Flag Warnings this weekend in six states
Red Flag Warnings are in the forecast for areas in six states this weekend.
On Saturday an area in California and Nevada south of Reno on the Sierra front of Mono and Mineral Counties will be under a Red Flag Warning for 25 to 35 mph winds with relative humidities of 15 to 25 percent.
On Sunday some locations in Utah, Colorado, Kansas, and Nebraska should expect gusty winds, dry fuels, and low humidities.
(The area shown on the map in Wyoming is for dense fog until 1 p.m. Saturday.)
(Red Flag Warnings can be modified throughout the day as NWS offices around the country update and revise their weather forecasts.)
Red Flag Warnings and lightning in the West
Red Flag Warnings issued Thursday for areas in Oregon, Utah, Wyoming, and Colorado
Continue readingRed Flag Warnings for lightning in four western states
The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings and Fire Weather Watches for elevated wildfire danger on August 7, 2019 for areas of California, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.
The forecasts for these areas include thunderstorms and in some cases, lightning described as “abundant”.
(Red Flag Warnings can be modified throughout the day as NWS offices around the country update and revise their weather forecasts.)