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The USA Disaster Situation Report
For Auust 6, 2000
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=> Current Atlantic Hurricane Forecast
=> Current Active National Weather Service Warnings:
=> Severe Weather Probability Forecast
=> Precipitation Forcast and Excessive Rainfall Forecast
=> USA Flood Report
=> USA Fire Report and Forecast
=> USA Earthquake Report
=> Yesterday's USA Severe Weather Reports
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=> USA Daily Temperature Extremes
National Temperature Extremes
High Sat...121 At Lake Havasu City AZ
Low Sun...35 At Stanley ID
=> Special Reports
=> Current Atlantic Hurricane Forecast
The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Hurricane Alberto
located about 1660 miles east of the Windward Islands.
Cloudiness and showers have increased over the western Caribbean in
association with a tropical wave. This system has the potential for
development as it moves west-northwestward over the next day or two.
A well-organized tropical wave is located a few hundred miles east-
northeast of the lesser Antilles. Upper-level winds may become more
favorable for development over the next day or two.
A small area of low pressure about 350 miles south-southeast of Bermuda is
accompanied by a few showers and thunderstorms. This system is expected to
move toward the west-northwest without significant development.
Elsewhere...tropical storm formation is not expected through Monday.
=> Current Active National Weather Service Warnings:
Active Warnings:
Updated Sun Aug 6 11:57:18 2000
Flash Flood
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR SUNDAY
FOR VIRGINIA... CLARKE FREDERICK VA/WINCHESTER PAGE SHENANDOAH WARREN
WEST VIRGINIA... BERKELEY HAMPSHIRE HARDY JEFFERSON GRANT MINERAL MORGAN
MARYLAND... FREDERICK MD WASHINGTON ALLEGANY
Pennsylvania
* FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR... WASHINGTON COUNTY IN PENNSYLVANIA * UNTIL 230
PM EDT
A FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTH
CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA.
* FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR... WESTMORELAND COUNTY IN PENNSYLVANIA * UNTIL 200
PM EDT
* FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR... GARRETT COUNTY IN MARYLAND FAYETTE COUNTY IN
PENNSYLVANIA GREENE COUNTY IN PENNSYLVANIA MARSHALL COUNTY IN WEST VIRGINIA
PRESTON COUNTY IN WEST VIRGINIA * UNTIL 200 PM EDT
Hurricane/Tropical Storm
United States
HURRICANE ALBERTO PROBABILITIES NUMBER 10
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MIAMI FL
11 AM AST SUN AUG 06 2000
PROBABILITIES FOR GUIDANCE IN HURRICANE PROTECTION
PLANNING BY GOVERNMENT AND DISASTER OFFICIALS
AT 11 AM AST...1500Z...THE CENTER OF ALBERTO WAS LOCATED NEAR
LATITUDE 14.9 NORTH...LONGITUDE 36.0 WEST
CHANCES OF CENTER OF THE HURRICANE PASSING WITHIN 65 NAUTICAL MILES
OF LISTED LOCATIONS THROUGH 8AM AST WED AUG 9 2000
LOCATION A B C D E LOCATION A B C D E
15.4N 40.4W 44 X X 1 45 16.5N 46.5W X 1 20 1 22
15.9N 43.4W X 29 1 X 30
COLUMN DEFINITION PROBABILITIES IN PERCENT
A IS PROBABILITY FROM NOW TO 8AM MON
FOLLOWING ARE ADDITIONAL PROBABILITIES
B FROM 8AM MON TO 8PM MON
C FROM 8PM MON TO 8AM TUE
D FROM 8AM TUE TO 8AM WED
E IS TOTAL PROBABILITY FROM NOW TO 8AM WED
X MEANS LESS THAN ONE PERCENT
Non Precipitation
Arkansas
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY FOR MUCH OF ARKANSAS EXCEPT THE
OZARK MOUNTAIN REGION...
Texas
...HEAT ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL AREAS THROUGH TODAY... A HEAT ADVISORY
CONTINUES THROUGH TODAY FOR THAT PART OF NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS EAST OF A
DENTON...WEATHERFORD...GODLEY LINE AND WEST OF A MCKINNEY...ROCKWALL...ENNIS
LINE. THIS ADVISORY INCLUDES THESE CITIES...THE DALLAS/FORT WORTH
AREA...CLEBURNE...AND WAXAHACHIE.
=> Severe Weather Probability Forecast
The forecast probability of an event is by the stated percentage or greater
for the event, within 25 miles of any point for the area described.
Tornado Risk - Slightly Moderate
The 2% probability area covers eastern Missouri except the far southeastern
area and the northeastern area, south central and southern Illinois, central
and southern Indiana, the southwest 1/4 of Ohio, and Kentucky except the far
southeast corner.
Hail Risk - of hail 3/4 inch or larger - Slight
The 5% probability area covers eastcentral Missouri, south central and
southern Illinois, central and southern Indiana, far southeast Michigan,
Ohio, and Kentucky except the far southeast corner.
Wind Risk - of winds in excess of 50 knots - Moderate
There are two 5% probability areas.
One covers south center to south Arizona.
The other covers east central Kansas, Missouri except the far soutwest and
far northwest areas, Illinois except the northwest area, Michigan except the
peninsula, Indiana, Ohio, far western New York, western Pennsylvania,
northwest West Virgina, far western Virginia, Kentucky, and center to
northern Tennessee.
The 15% probability area covers Missouri except the soutwest and northwest
areas, central and southern Illinois, far south east Michigan, Indiana,
Ohio, far northwestern Pennsylvania, Kentucky, and northcentral Tennessee.
The 25% probability area covers central east Missouri, central and southern
Illinois, central and southern Indiana, the southwest 1/3 of Ohio, and the
north northwest 3/4 of Kentucky.
The 35% probability area covers far central east Missouri, central south and
southern Illinois, central south and southern Indiana, southwest Ohio, and
the north northwest 1/2 of Kentucky.
Tomorrow's Risk -Moderate - Hail and Wind
The risk area tomorrow covers central and eastern North Dakota, central and
southern South Dakota, the northwest 1/4 of Nebraska, west southwest
Minnesota, Iowa except the far northeast area, the north northeast 1/3 of
Missouri, Illinois except the far northern and far southern areas, Indiana,
Ohio, northern Kentucky, central and northern West Virginia, north Virgina,
Maryland, Delaware, Pennsyvania, New York, central and southern Vermont,
western Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New Jersey.
=> Precipitation Forcast and Excessive Rainfall Forecast
Precipitation Forcast
The 24 hr precipitation forecast is calling for over southern Illinois,
southern Indiana, and southwestern Pennsylvania.
The 24 - 48 hr precipitation forecast is calling for over 2 inches of
rainfall over north central Illinois. Over an inch of rainfall is forecast
over east central to eastern Iowa, northern Illinois, northwest Indiana,
southern Ohio, and central and northwest West Virginia.
Excessive Rainfall Forecast
Flash flood values may be exceeded over central east Missouri, southern
Illinois, southern Indiana, southern Ohio, northern Kentucky, northern West
Virginia, far northern Virginia, and western Maryland.
=> USA Flood Report
The Flood Report is not avialable on weekends.
=> USA Fire Report and Forecast
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SITUATION REPORT
SUNDAY, AUGUST 6, 2000 - 0700 MDT
NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS LEVEL V
CURRENT SITUATION:
New large fires were reported in the Northern Rockies, Eastern Great Basin,
Western Great Basin and Northwest Areas. Utah, Montana, Oregon and
Northern California reported heavy initial attack activity. Large fires
were contained in the Northwest, Rocky Mountain, Western Great Basin and
Eastern Great Basin Areas. Some resources and two Type I Incident
Management Teams were mobilized by the National Interagency Coordination
Center. All eleven western states are reporting very high to extreme fire
danger indices. The 3rd Battalion 5th Marines are in place on the Clear
Creek fire in the Eastern Great Basin.
NORTHERN ROCKIES AREA LARGE FIRES:
An Area Command Team (Edrington) is assigned to manage the large fires on
the Bitterroot National Forest. An Area Command Team (Meuchel) is assigned
to manage the large fires on the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest.
Priorities are being established by the Northern Rockies Multi-Agency
Coordinating Group based on information submitted via Wildfire Situation
Analysis reports and Incident Status Summary (ICS-209) forms.
BLODGETT TRAILHEAD, Bitterroot National Forest. A Type II Incident
Management Team (Corbin) is assigned. This fire is three miles northwest
of Hamilton, MT. The fire experienced torching and some crown fire
yesterday. A lack of thunderstorm activity in the area assisted
firefighters in their suppression efforts.
VALLEY COMPLEX, Bitterroot National Forest. A Type I Incident Management
Team (Frye) is assigned. This complex of fires is seven miles south of
Darby, MT. Torching and crown fire were observed in timbered areas.
Structure protection and some evacuations remain in place.
SULA COMPLEX, Bitterroot National Forest. A Type I Incident Management
Team (Stam) is assigned. The fires located near Sula, MT, are being
managed with the Twin fire on the Salmon-Challis National Forest in Idaho.
A unified command was established with the Sula Fire Department to ensure
coordination of resources for structure protection. Fire behavior
increased due to strengthening afternoon winds.
WILDERNESS COMPLEX, Bitterroot National Forest. A Type II Incident
Management Team (Cook) is assigned. The complex consists of 19 fires in
the Selway-Bitterroot and Frank Church River of No Return Wildernesses, 40
miles southwest of Hamilton, MT. The largest fire, Fitz Creek, is 1500
acres. Helicopters used buckets to support fires and also perform initial
attack on a fire that threatened a fire lookout station.
FLAT CREEK COMPLEX, Lolo National Forest. This complex of fires is near
Superior, MT, and consists of approximately 10 fires. Growth potential is
high due to dead timber, low fuel moisture and hot temperatures. The fires
burned actively last night.
CLEAR CREEK, Flathead Agency, BIA. The fire is located near Perma, MT.
The fire is burning in a mixed conifer fuel type. Dozers, skidders and a
successful firing operation saved some homes and ranches.
CROOKED, Clearwater National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Johnson) is assigned. A Type I Incident Management Team (Hefner) has been
ordered. Highway 12 is closed due to smoke and air operations along the
highway. Portions of the east side of the fire are burning close to
logging slash.
COUGAR CREEK, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. A Type II Incident
Management Team (Gauger) is assigned. The fire is 30 miles southwest of
Philipsburg, MT. Fire activity was quiet yesterday and observed fire
behavior was creeping and smoldering.
MIDDLE FORK COMPLEX, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. A Type I
Incident Management Team (Carvelho) is assigned. The complex consists of
the Falls Creek (1700 acres) and Copper Creek (400 acres) fires, 30 miles
southwest of Philipsburg, MT. Helicopter bucket drops were used to cool
some hot spots near the perimeter on both fires. Observed fire behavior
was creeping and smoldering.
MUSSIGBROD COMPLEX, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. A Type II
Incident Management Team (Specht) is assigned. Fire activity increased
yesterday afternoon with some torching inside the perimeter. Crews began
fireline construction by anchoring to Mussigbrod Lake.
BOULDER HILL, Central Land Office, Montana Department of Natural Resources
and Conservation. A Type II Incident Management Team (Ariss) is assigned.
The fire is two miles north of Boulder, MT. There was active burning on
areas of the fire yesterday.
HIGH ORE ROAD, Central Land Office, Montana Department of Natural Resources
and Conservation. A Type II Incident Management Team (Ariss) is assigned.
The fire is three miles northeast of Basin, MT. The fire still has some
areas of heat within the fireline. Cold trailing and mopup is continuing.
JUDITH COMPLEX, Lewis and Clark National Forest. A Type II Incident
Management Team (Hoff) is assigned. This complex consists of the
Studhorse, Lost Fork and High Springs fires, which are 25 miles southwest
of Stanford, MT. Crews made good progress today and most of the activity
occurred on the High Springs fire.
CANYON FERRY COMPLEX, Helena National Forest. A Type I Incident Management
Team (Waterbury) is assigned. This complex, located 12 miles north of
Helena, MT, consists of the Bucksnort and Cave Gulch fires. The Cave Gulch
fire is nearing containment and good progress with fireline construction is
being made. The northern portion of the fire remains active with torching
and under burning occurring within the firelines.
MCDONALD II, Lewis and Clark National Forest. A Type II Incident
Management Team (Doman) is assigned. The fire is 36 miles southwest of
Choteau, MT. The work yesterday consisted of helispot completion and the
protection of a cabin structure.
THREE BEARS, Nez Perce National Forest. This fire, 29 miles from Elk City,
ID, is burning actively on both sides of the Salmon River. A small
organization is in place to help protect ranches in the area.
MONTURE/SPREAD RIDGE, Lolo National Forest. A Type I Incident Management
Team (Bennett) is assigned. This fire is 19 miles east of Seeley Lake, MT.
Crews continued indirect fireline construction towards Youngs Pass using
fireline explosives. Problems include lack of road access and dry fuels.
PARKE PEAK, Glacier National Park. This fire was ignited by lightning on
7/23 in the northwest corner of the park. The fire spotted over Red
Medicine Bow Creek and a substantial increase in fire size occurred. The
holding action on the west side continues to be successful.
TAYLOR SPRINGS FIRES, Bitterroot National Forest. This group of seven
fires are 26 miles southeast of Darby, MT. All fires are burning actively.
UPPER NINEMILE COMPLEX, Lolo National Forest. The fires are located near
Huson, MT. The five fires range in size from 40 to 300 acres and are
currently unstaffed.
EASTERN GREAT BASIN AREA LARGE FIRES:
Priorities are being established by the Great Basin Multi-Agency
Coordinating Group based on information submitted via Wildfire Situation
Analysis reports and Incident Status Summary (ICS-209) forms.
OLDROYD COMPLEX, Fishlake National Forest. A Type I Incident Management
Team (Hutchinson) and a Type II Incident Management Team (Shell) are
assigned. This complex includes the Oldroyd, Mona West, Broad, Mourning
Dove and Yance fires near Richfield, UT. Good progress continues to be
made on all fires due to favorable weather conditions. The threat to Oak
City has subsided.
WASATCH COMPLEX, Wasatch-Cache National Forest. A Type I Incident
Management Team (Dague) is assigned. This complex consists of the Oak
Hill, Iron Mine Lake, Cottonwood, East Vivian and Wallsburg fires. All are
located southeast of Salt Lake City, UT. Cloudy weather resulted in cooler
temperatures and higher humidity levels on the fires yesterday.
Firefighters made good progress on all the fires. Helicopter drops
minimized fire spread and spotting in the areas inaccessible to hand crews
on the Oak Hill fire. Structure resources are on standby for Alpine City
and the Timpanogos National Monument. Highway 92 and the Timpanogos
Monument remain closed.
CLEAR CREEK, Salmon-Challis National Forest. Two Type I Incident
Management Teams (Hart and Bateman) are assigned. The fire is 12 miles
west of Salmon, ID. The 3rd Battalion 5th Marines from Camp Pendleton,
California, commanded by Col. Callihen, is assigned. They will be training
for two days before they are given fireline assignments. Fire activity
increased yesterday due to higher temperatures, decreased cloud cover and
lower humidity levels. Torching of individual trees was observed. Some
drainages in the interior of the fire are actively burning. One contract
engine was involved in a roll over accident. Three firefighters sustained
injuries. Two were later released, while the third is being held for
observation at the Salmon Hospital.
BURGDORF JUNCTION, Payette National Forest. A Type I Incident Management
Team (Vail) is assigned. The fire is 23 miles north of McCall, ID. The 3rd
Battalion 16th Field Artillery from Ft. Hood, Texas, commanded by LTC Daryl
Williams, is assigned. Military crews worked on mopup with plans to give
them progressively more complex assignments as they gain experience.
EASTERN IDAHO COMPLEX, Upper Snake River District, Eastern Idaho Area, BLM.
A Type I Incident Management Team (Humphrey) is assigned. This complex
includes the following fires: Coffee Point North, Flattop, Fisher Springs,
Rattlesnake, Moonshine, Gentile Valley, Putnam, Tin Cup, Supon, Camus
Creek, Sheep Station, Station Creek, Willow Creek and West Fork. The
Willow Creek and Supon fires were declared controlled.
SALT LAKE DESERT COMPLEX, Salt Lake District, BLM. This complex,
consisting of the Aragonite, Bismark and Box Canyon fires, is three miles
north of Eureka, UT. Four MAFFS air tankers were used in support of ground
crews yesterday to control fire spread on the Bismark fire. There was
minimal fire activity on the Box Canyon and Aragonite fires.
BRUIN POINT, Moab Field Office, BLM. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Suwyn) is assigned to this fire and the Range Creek fire. This fire is
burning in timber between Price and East Carbon City, UT.
BOULDER, Bridger-Teton National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Zimmerman) is assigned. This fire is 15 miles east of Jackson, WY, in the
Gros Ventre Wilderness. Crews continue to locate previously undetected
spot fires south of the Jackpine housing complex.
RANGE CREEK, Moab Field Office, BLM. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Suwyn) is assigned to this fire and the Bruin Point fire. This fire is
burning in timber between Price and East Carbon City. Threats are to a
major watershed, local communities and commercial timber on state land.
The fire is presently unstaffed.
GOODRICH, Payette National Forest. This fire is burning in grass and brush
within two miles of Goodrich, ID. Firefighters had major problems with
fast moving and intense fire behavior. Three residences were temporarily
evacuated. Occupants were able to return yesterday evening.
LOGAN COMPLEX, Wasatch-Cache National Forest. A Type II Incident
Management Team (Carr) is assigned. This complex includes the High Point
and the Millville 2 fires, both located near Logan, UT. The Millville 2
fire is expected to be contained and the High Point fire controlled today.
GRASS, Lower Snake River District, BLM. This fire is burning in grass
fuels 16 miles north of Three Creek Town, ID. Current threats are to a
powerline, well and corral.
CRATERS, Upper Snake River District, Eastern Idaho Area. This fire is on
the south end of the Craters of the Moon National Park and is burning in
extremely rough terrain. It is inaccessible to engines and the use of
retardant is prohibited. There were two Single Engine Air Tankers and one
helicopter working along with a ground crew yesterday to establish a
perimeter around the fire.
MCDONALD CREEK, Lower Snake River District, Eastern Idaho Area, BLM. This
lightning caused fire is 3 miles north of Rowland, NV. Firefighters are
making excellent progress, but still need to complete extensive mopup and
control line construction.
FLOSSIE COMPLEX, Payette National Forest. This fire is 50 miles northeast
of McCall, ID. Ranches, an airstrip and a guard station continue to be
threatened.
BUTTS, Salmon/Challis National Forest. This fire is burning in the
wilderness 34 miles northeast of Salmon, ID. Structure protection
continues at the Butts Point Lookout. Fire activity was low yesterday.
FILLY, Salmon/Challis National Forest. This fire is burning in the Frank
Church River of No Return Wilderness Area, 30 miles northwest of Salmon,
ID. There was little fire activity yesterday.
WESTERN GREAT BASIN AREA LARGE FIRES:
Priorities are being established by the Great Basin Multi-Agency
Coordinating Group based on information submitted via Wildfire Situation
Analysis reports and Incident Status Summary (ICS-209) forms.
TROUT, Humboldt/Toiyabe National Forest. This fire is burning in pinyon
pine and juniper about 30 miles northwest of Las Vegas, NV. The community
of Trout Canyon is threatened. Substantial uphill fire runs were reported
yesterday along with torching and crowning. Smoke impacts on the Las Vegas
valley are a concern as the potential for fire growth remains high.
O'NEIL BASIN COMPLEX, Elko Field Office, BLM. A Type II Incident
Management Team (Murphy) is assigned. This complex consisting of the Camp
Creek, Cold Springs, Wildcat, Sun, Mahogany, and Stag fires is 40 miles
southeast of Jackpot, NV. Shifting winds caused control problems
yesterday. Fire growth potential continues to be high, with a continuing
threat to four inhabited ranches and two U.S. Forest Service Guard
Stations.
TWIN PEAK, Carson City Field Office, BLM. This lightning-ignited fire is
burning in pinyon pine and juniper 60 miles east of Fallon, NV. The fire
continued to run, crown and spot yesterday, increasing in size and burning
into some natural barriers. Steep terrain and difficult access are
hindering containment efforts.
FIREBALL, Winnemucca Field Office, BLM. This fire is burning in sage brush
and grass 23 miles northeast of Fernley, NV. Extreme rates of fire spread
were reported yesterday. Current threats are to a wild horse management
area and cultural sites.
CHERRY, Ely Field Office, BLM. This fire, 30 miles northwest of Ely, NV,
was contained on 7/19 but has spotted outside containment lines. The fire
continues to smolder and torch as it burns through sage, mountain mahogany,
white fir, and bristlecone pine fuels.
CRUSOE, Ely Field Office, BLM. This fire, located 20 miles northwest of
Ely, NV was reported contained on 8/4. Interior torching and afternoon
winds caused the fire to jump containment lines on the north side of
Highway 50. An additional 100 acres have been burned. Firefighters are
putting in a secondary dozer line and a burnout is planned to reinforce the
dozer line.
NORTHEAST ELKO COUNTY ZONE, Elko Field Office, BLM. A Type II Incident
Management Team (Burdick) is assigned. This complex consists of nine
fires. The Charlie fire and the fires in the Wimpy Complex experienced
minor activity yesterday. Firefighters are meeting containment targets and
several fires are in monitor status.
SOUTHWEST AREA LARGE FIRES:
HONDO, Sante Fe National Forest. This fire is burning 10 miles south of
Jemes Springs, NM. The fire burned actively and firefighters were pulled
off of the fireline briefly. Efforts will be concentrated on the
northeast corner of the fire.
PEAK, Tonto National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team (Anderson)
is assigned. The fire is six miles south of Globe, AZ. The fire received
some rain yesterday and fire activity was low. The threat to the
telecommunications equipment and Federal Aviation Administration sites on
Pinal Peak have lessened.
WALL, Albuquerque Field Office, BLM. The fire is burning in a remote
portion of the El Malpais Wilderness 20 miles southwest of Grants, NM.
Firefighters continue to monitor the fire.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA LARGE FIRES:
PECHANGA, Cleveland National Forest. A Unified Command with a California
Department of Forestry Type I Incident Management Team (Heil) and a U.S.
Forest Service Type II Incident Management Team (Dietrich) is in effect.
The fire is five miles east of Temecula, CA. A firing operation was
conducted yesterday and fireline was reinforced. Resources concentrated on
picking up a spot fire northeast of Aqua Tibia Ridge.
KING, Kern County Fire Department. A Type I Incident Management Team
(Kinsey) is assigned. The fire is two miles southeast of Havilah, CA. The
fire burned actively yesterday. One small hunting cabin was destroyed.
Lightning in the area caused additional work with initial attack
activities.
NORTH FORK, San Benito-Monterey Ranger Unit, California Department of
Forestry. The fire is two miles east of King City, CA. A California
Department of Forestry Type I Incident Management Team has been ordered.
Control problems include steep terrain, high winds and low relative
humidities.
GOLDEN 2, Bakersfield District, BLM. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Terwilleger) is assigned. This fire is burning in sagebrush and timber
two miles south of Coleville, CA. Fireline was completed between existing
dozer lines and helicopter bucket work was very effective. Increasing
temperatures and low relative humidity levels continue to be a concern.
MANTER, Sequoia National Forest. A Type I Incident Management Team
(Studebaker) is assigned. This fire is 15 miles northeast of Kernville,
CA. The fire burned actively yesterday and a 15 mile section of open
fireline is of concern. The fire still has numerous hot spots near
existing control lines.
ARNOT 2, Stanislaus National Forest. This fire is 45 miles northeast of
Sonora, CA. Most resources have been released as the fire received rain
and the fire has been turned back to the Summit Ranger District.
CHANCE, Kern County Fire Department. The fire is 15 miles north of
Tehachapi, CA. The fire is expected to be near containment today. No new
information was received.
PEAK, Kern County Fire Department. This fire is 15 miles west of
Tehachapi, CA. No new information was received.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN AREA LARGE FIRES:
PONY, Ute Mountain Agency, BIA. A Type II Incident Management Team (Sisk)
is assigned. A Type 1 Incident Management Team (Lohrey) has been ordered.
This fire is burning in an isolated area 10 miles south of Cortez, CO.
Firefighters concentrated on protection of Mesa Verde National Park
residences. Four interpretive kiosks were destroyed yesterday. Mesa Verde
remains closed and all employees have been evacuated.
MIDDLE ENOS, Worland District, BLM. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Barber) is assigned. This fire is burning in sagebrush, juniper and
limber pine 15 miles south of Meeteetse, WY. There were thunderstorms over
the fire area yesterday but did not drop significant moisture.
Firefighters are making good progress on fire suppression and mopup.
BLACKHALL, Rawlins District, BLM. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Hartman) is assigned. This lightning-caused fire is burning in sage brush
and timber near Encampment, WY. No new information was received.
NORTHWEST AREA LARGE FIRES:
TAMARACK CREEK, Oregon Department of Forestry. An Oregon Department of
Forestry Incident Management Team (Gilpin) is assigned. The fire is
located 50 miles west of John Day, OR. The fire is burning in timber and
grass and flame lengths of up to 90 feet were observed. Most of the dozer
lines were lost due to spotting of up to 1/2 mile. Plans are being made to
utilize air tankers to attack the head.
KERN, Vale District, BLM. This fire is 25 miles south of Vale, OR. The
fire was active due to strong winds. Aerial support from air tankers was
effective.
SLIDE MOUNTAIN, Malheur National Forest. A Type II Incident Management
Team (Jackson) is assigned. The fire is 10 miles south of Prairie City,
OR. This lightning-caused fire is burning in the Strawberry Wilderness.
Higher relative humidity levels kept the fire activity moderate. National
Guard helicopters are being used to assist the suppression efforts.
NEWBERRY 2, Deschutes National Forest. The fire is located six miles
northeast of LaPine, OR. An Oregon Department of Forestry team (Thorpe) is
managing the fire. Good progress was made yesterday and the fire remained
entirely within the perimeter. The plan is to begin mopup today.
FLAT CREEK, Wenatchee National Forest. This lightning-caused fire is 18
miles northwest of Stehekin, WA. The fire is burning in very steep and
inaccessible terrain in the Glacier Peak Wilderness. The fire is being
monitored from a viewpoint and by helicopter.
BIG GULCH, Burns District, BLM. The fire is 18 miles southeast of Crane,
OR. The fire is burning in juniper and sagebrush.
OUTLOOK:
*** A RED FLAG WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN ARKANSAS
FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY ***
A weak wave of air moving through the northern states will bring cooler air
and more stable conditions to Montana, Washington, Oregon, Idaho and
Nevada. Utah will have isolated afternoon thunderstorms in the mountains.
Afternoon thunderstorms are also expected across Colorado and eastern
Wyoming. An upper level low off of the California coast will bring
isolated, dry thunderstorms to northern California and southwestern Oregon.
Southern California should remain hot and dry. The Four Corners high will
continue the hot conditions across the south along with afternoon
thunderstorms.
High temperatures will reach into the 80's and 90's in most areas with 100
to 110 degrees common in the western deserts of Utah, Arizona and southern
Nevada. Temperatures will be between 110 to 120 degrees across the deserts
of southern California and southwestern Arizona.
Minimum relative humidities will drop to 8 to 15 percent in the afternoon
across the southern portion of the west and range from 12 to 20 percent
across the north.
Winds are forecast to be generally 10 to 20 mph during the afternoon hours.
=> USA Earthquake Report
UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
NATIONAL EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION CENTER
GOLDEN, COLORADO
LISTS OF U.S. EARTHQUAKES IN THE LAST 30 HOURS
Prepared by USGS/NEIC 2000 AUG 06 at 00:15 UTC
NO EVENTS
=> Yesterday's USA Severe Weather Reports
Note: All data is considered preliminary
Tornado Reports
No reports received
Hail Reports
Time Size Location County State Lat Lon Comments
1424 75 OXFORD JCT JONES IA 4198 9096 REPORTED BY STORM SPOTTER. (MLI)
2249 100 1 N ANTHON WOODBURY IA 4241 9586 (FSD)
2310 75 TURIN MONONA IA 4201 9596 (OMA)
2345 300 6 E BLENCOE MONONA IA 4193 9594 REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICIAL. (OMA)
0031 100 MOBRIDGE WALWORTH SD 4553 10043 QUARTER SIZE HAIL. (ABR)
0108 175 HARLAN SHELBY IA 4164 9533 REPORTED BY HAM RADIO OPERATOR. (OMA)
0125 75 15 SW THIEF RIVER FALLS PENNINGTON MN 4795 9644 DIME SIZE HAIL 10 NW
OF ST HILAIRE (FAR)
0137 88 7 N WALNUT SHELBY IA 4159 9519 REPORTED BY HAM RADIO OPERATOR. (OMA)
0145 100 3 E WALNUT POTTAWATTAMIE IA 4148 9513 REPORTED BY MEDIA. (OMA)
0149 250 MARNE CASS IA 4145 9511 2-3 INCH HAIL REPORTED FROM MARNE TO 3E
MARNE. REPORTED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. (DSM)
0210 75 5 S FREDERICK BROWN SD 4574 9851 DIME SIZE HAIL. (ABR)
0225 275 6 S ANITA CASS IA 4134 9476 HALF WAY BETWEEN ANITA AND MASSENA ON
HWY 148. REPORTED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. (DSM)
0330 175 MILLER HAND SD 4451 9898 GOLFBALL SIZE HAIL FROM 1030 TO 1040 PM
CDT. (ABR)
0350 75 WATERTOWN CODINGTON SD 4490 9709 DIME SIZE HAIL. WINDS TO 50 TO 55
MPH. (ABR)
0407 88 7 W VIRGIL BEADLE SD 4428 9857 DIME TO NICKEL SIZE WAS REPORTED.
(FSD)
0436 75 WOONSOCKET SANBORN SD 4404 9826 (FSD)
0454 100 7 SE CAVOUR BEADLE SD 4430 9788 (FSD)
0455 75 8 SSW IROQUOIS BEADLE SD 4446 9830 (FSD)
0500 100 CARTHAGE MINER SD 4416 9771 (FSD)
0510 75 7 S WESSINGTON SPGS JERAULD SD 4396 9856 (FSD)
0515 100 HOWARD MINER SD 4401 9753 (FSD)
0535 75 4 N PLANKINTON AURORA SD 4378 9848 (FSD)
0605 75 FRANKLIN LAKE SD 4386 9706 (FSD)
0620 175 BRIDGEWATER MCCOOK SD 4354 9750 REPORTED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
(FSD)
0629 75 5 SW ALEXANDRIA HANSON SD 4359 9786 (FSD)
0655 75 CLAYTON HUTCHINSON SD 4343 9766 (FSD)
0658 175 BANCROFT NEMAHA KS 3961 9588 (TOP)
0715 88 INWOOD LYON IA 4331 9644 TREES DOWN ANDPOWER OUT. (FSD)
1000 75 WALL LAKE SAC IA 4228 9509 REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL.
(DSM)
Wind Reports
Time Speed Location County State Lat Lon Comments
1700 UNK 5 NE THOMASVILLE CHEATHAM TN 3647 8706 PUBLIC REPORT OF TREES DOWN
ON I-24 EXIT 19 NEAR ROBERTSON COUNTY LINE (BNA)
2000 UNK SMITHVILLE DEKALB TN 3596 8584 A FEW TRESS DOWN ACROSS COUNTY (BNA)
2025 UNK DAYTON GREEN WI 4281 8950 NUMEROUS TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN FROM
DAYTON EAST TO COUNTY LINE. SOME HOMES ...BARNS AND SILOS WERE DAMAGED.
REPORTED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL. (MKE)
2100 UNK ALTAMONT GRUNDY TN 3543 8573 A FEW TREES DOWN ACROSS COUNTY (BNA)
2105 UNK JANESVILLE ROCK WI 4268 8901 NUMEROUS POWERLINES DOWN ACROSS ROCK
(MKE)
2110 UNK CLINTON ROCK WI 4256 8886 NUMEROUS TREES AND ONE BARN DOWN. (MKE)
2040 59 15 E WARREN CARBON MT 4506 10831 (BIL)
2120 66 15 S (MOT)MINOT INTL ARPT WARD ND 4801 10128 REPORTED BY STORM
SPOTTER. (BIS)
0015 UNK MARICOPA COUNTY MARICOPA AZ 3328 11228 15 TO 20 POWER POLLS DOWN
REPORTED BY NWS STORM SPOTTER (PHX)
0030 UNK MOBRIDGE WALWORTH SD 4553 10043 TREES/POWER LINES DOWN. WINDS
GREATER THAN 60 MPH. (ABR)
0100 UNK COOLIDGE PINAL AZ 3296 11151 ROOF DAMAGE 3 MILES EAST OF COOLIDGE
REPORTED BY NWS STORM SPOTTER (PHX)
0130 UNK LEOLA MCPHERSON SD 4571 9894 TREE BRANCHES DOWN. (ABR)
0220 UNK ABERDEEN BROWN SD 4546 9848 LARGE ELM TREE DOWN IN ABERDEEN.
SHERIFF REPORT. (ABR)
0600 UNK 4 W GIBBON SIBLEY MN 4453 9461 TWO 6 INCH DIAMTER TREE LIMBS DOWN.
(MSP)
0116 58 BURLINGTON ARPT KIT CARSON CO 3931 10228 KITR ASOS 50KT WIND GUST
(GLD)
0125 60 5 S HARLAN SHELBY IA 4156 9533 REPORTED BY STORM SPOTTER. (OMA)
0145 60 WALNUT POTTAWATTAMIE IA 4148 9519 REPORTED BY HAM RADIO OPERATOR.
(OMA)
0605 60 5 W MITCHELL DAVISON SD 4371 9813 (FSD)
Fields marked UNK are unknown
All Times UTC
Wind Gusts in MPH
Hail Sizes in 1/100 of an Inch (75 = 0.75")
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