Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 19 at 8:30AM PDT until June 19 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 19, 2026 - 8:30am
Expires:
June 19, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Eureka has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect until 7 PM PDT this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Northern Trinity and Humboldt Counties including
fire weather zones 403, 406, 409, 410, and 411.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated, mostly dry thunderstorms may form over
the higher terrain of northern Humboldt and Trinity counties
through this afternoon.
* OUTFLOW WINDS...Storms could produce gusty and erratic
outflow winds up to 40 mph.
* IMPACTS...Thunderstorms may ignite new fires with dry fuels
and in difficult to access locations. Any fires that develop
will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not
recommended.
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:
Eastern Trinity Including Weaverville and Hayfork
Forcast Office:
NWS Eureka CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov