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The USA Disaster Situation Report
For August 9, 2000
Christopher Effgen, Editor, host{at}disastercenter.com
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=> USA Daily Temperature Extremes
=> Special Reports
=> Current Atlantic Hurricane Forecast
=> Current Active National Weather Service Warnings:
=> Severe Weather Probability Forecast
=> Precipitation Forecast and Excessive Rainfall Forecast
=> USA Flood Report
=> USA Fire Report and Forecast
=> USA Earthquake Report
=> Yesterday's USA Severe Weather Reports
=> Guest Column
=> Summary of Forecasts & Threats - Valid Friday, August 11, 2000 - Tuesday,
August 22, 2000
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=> USA Daily Temperature Extremes
National Temperature Extremes
High Tue...112 At Death Valley CA
Low Wed...40 At West Yellowstone MT And Stanley ID
=> Special Reports
Montana
· Call 1-877-563-2876 or 329-3805 for information about restrictions,
closures and fires in the
southwest Montana zone.
· Call 363-7101 or 363-7102 for information on fires in the Bitterroot
Valley.
· Call toll free 1-800-226-7623 for information about road closures.
=> Current Atlantic Hurricane Forecast
The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Tropical Storm
Alberto located about 1110 miles southeast of Bermuda...and on newly formed
Tropical Depression Four located about 120 miles northeast of Freeport in
the Bahamas.
A tropical wave located between the Bahamas and Bermuda is moving
northwestward. Surface pressures in the area are high and there are no signs
of organization at this time.
Elsewhere...tropical storm formation is not expected through Thursday.
=> Current Active National Weather Service Warnings:
Active Warnings:
Updated Wed Aug 9 12:21:05 2000
Flash Flood
Kentucky
Virginia
West Virginia
A FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR WEDNESDAY FOR
WEST VIRGINIA... CABELL CLAY FAYETTE KANAWHA LINCOLN LOGAN MCDOWELL MINGO
BOONE NICHOLAS PUTNAM RALEIGH WAYNE WYOMING
VIRGINIA... DICKENSON BUCHANAN
KENTUCKY... BOYD CARTER LAWRENCE
Hurricane/Tropical Storm
United States
PROBABILITIES FOR GUIDANCE IN HURRICANE PROTECTION
PLANNING BY GOVERNMENT AND DISASTER OFFICIALS
AT 5 AM AST...0900Z...THE CENTER OF ALBERTO WAS LOCATED NEAR
LATITUDE 20.8 NORTH...LONGITUDE 48.7 WEST
CHANCES OF CENTER OF THE STORM PASSING WITHIN 65 NAUTICAL MILES
OF LISTED LOCATIONS THROUGH 2AM AST SAT AUG 12 2000
LOCATION A B C D E LOCATION A B C D E
23.5N 52.5W 45 X X X 45 27.0N 56.0W 1 17 3 1 22
25.0N 54.5W 17 11 X X 28 BERMUDA X X X 7 7
COLUMN DEFINITION PROBABILITIES IN PERCENT
A IS PROBABILITY FROM NOW TO 2AM THU
FOLLOWING ARE ADDITIONAL PROBABILITIES
B FROM 2AM THU TO 2PM THU
C FROM 2PM THU TO 2AM FRI
D FROM 2AM FRI TO 2AM SAT
E IS TOTAL PROBABILITY FROM NOW TO 2AM SAT
X MEANS LESS THAN ONE PERCENT
Special Marine
Florida
* SPECIAL MARINE WARNING FOR... THE COASTAL WATERS... FROM BAYPORT IN
HERNANDO COUNTY TO ANCLOTE KEY IN PASCO COUNTY * UNTIL 100 PM EDT
Non Precipitation
Arkansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
...A HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR EXTREME SOUTHEAST
ARKANSAS...NORTHEAST LOUISIANA...AND PORTIONS OF NORTHWEST AND NORTHERN
MISSISSIPPI THROUGH THURSDAY...
Delaware
...HEAT ADVISORY CONTINUES THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
Kansas
...AFTERNOON HEAT INDICES WILL CLIMB TO 105 TO 110 DEGREES...
Maryland
...HEAT ADVISORY FOR THIS AFTERNOON...
Missouri
...AFTERNOON HEAT INDICES WILL CLIMB TO 105 TO 110 DEGREES...
New Jersey
...HEAT ADVISORY CONTINUES THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
Oklahoma
Texas
...HEAT ADVISORY FOR PARTS OF SOUTHWEST OKLAHOMA AND ALL OF WESTERN NORTH
TEXAS THROUGH THURSDAY...
Pennsylvania
A HEAT ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR THE HIGHLY URBANIZED AREAS IN AND AROUND
PHILADELPHIA FOR TODAY. HEAT INDICES THIS AFTERNOON ARE EXPECTED TO REACH OR
EXCEED 100 DEGREES.
Tennessee
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR PARTS OF EASTERN AND NORTHEAST
ARKANSAS...EXTREME SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE AND NORTHERN MISSISSIPPI THROUGH
THURSDAY...
Virginia
West Virginia
...HEAT ADVISORY FOR THIS AFTERNOON...
Severe Thunderstorm
Indiana
* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR... SOUTHERN WELLS COUNTY IN INDIANA *
UNTIL 1150 AM EST
* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR... NORTHERN MIAMI COUNTY IN INDIANA
CENTRAL WABASH COUNTY IN INDIANA * UNTIL 1110 AM EST
Kentucky
* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR... GREENUP COUNTY IN KENTUCKY... LAWRENCE
COUNTY IN OHIO... * UNTIL 100 PM EDT...
* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR... CARROLL COUNTY IN NORTHERN KENTUCKY...
* UNTIL 1145 AM EDT...
Michigan
* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR... ST. CLAIR COUNTY IN SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN
* UNTIL 1230 PM EDT
Ohio
Pennsylvania
* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR... GREENUP COUNTY IN KENTUCKY... LAWRENCE
COUNTY IN OHIO... * UNTIL 100 PM EDT...
* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR... GUERNSEY COUNTY IN OHIO NOBLE COUNTY IN
OHIO * UNTIL 100 PM EDT
* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR... SCIOTO COUNTY IN SOUTH CENTRAL OHIO...
* UNTIL 1245 PM EDT...
* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR... JACKSON COUNTY IN OHIO... * UNTIL 1230
PM EDT...
* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR... MUSKINGUM COUNTY IN OHIO * UNTIL 1245
PM EDT
* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR... HOCKING COUNTY IN CENTRAL OHIO... *
UNTIL NOON EDT...
* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR... FAIRFIELD COUNTY IN CENTRAL OHIO...
LICKING COUNTY IN CENTRAL OHIO... * UNTIL 1150 AM EDT...
West Virginia
* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR... MASON COUNTY IN WEST VIRGINIA... GALLIA
COUNTY IN OHIO... * UNTIL 115 PM EDT...
* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR... GREENUP COUNTY IN KENTUCKY... LAWRENCE
COUNTY IN OHIO... * UNTIL 100 PM EDT...
=> 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 - Slight
There is less than a 2% probability of a tornado within 25 miles of any
point today
Hail Risk - of hail 3/4 inch or larger - Slightly Moderate
There are two 5% probability areas.
One covers west central and south Oregon.
The other covers central east Missouri, center south and southern Illinois,
Indiana except the northwest part, the northeast 1/2 of Michigan, Ohio,
Kentucky, the north northwest 3/4 of Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland
except the southeast, Pennsylvania, northwest New Jersey and New York except
the far southeast corner.
The 15% probability area covers far central east Missouri, southern
Illinois, the southeast 1/2 of Indiana, far southeast Michigan, Ohio, far
north northwest Kentucky, the northern 1/2 of West Virginia, far western
Maryland, Pennsylvania except the far east southeast, and central and
western New York.
Wind Risk - Moderately Severe
There is a 10% or greater probability of winds in excess of 65 Knots for
central to southeast Ohio, and far northwest West Virginia,
There area three 5% probability areas.
One covers west central and south Oregon and far central north California.
Another covers the far northwest corner of the Texas panhandle, the far
western Oklahoma panhandle and the far southeast corner of Colorado.
The last area covers central east Missouri, center south and southern
Illinois, Indiana except the northwest part, the northeast 1/2 of Michigan,
Ohio, Kentucky, the north northwest 3/4 of Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland
except the southeast, Pennsylvania, northwest New Jersey and New York except
the far southeast corner.
The 15% probability area covers far central east Illinois, the southeast 3/4
of Indiana, far southeast Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky except the western area,
West Virginia, northern Virginia, central and western Maryland, Pennsylvania
except the far east southeast, and central and western New York.
The 35% probability area covers far central east Indiana, Ohio, southwest
Pennsylvania, and the northern 3/4 of West Virginia.
Tomorrow's Risk - Slightly Moderate
The risk area tomorrow covers Tennessee, southern Kentucky, northeast
Mississippi, northern Alabama, northern Georgia, central and northern South
Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and southern West Virginia.
=> Precipitation Forecast and Excessive Rainfall Forecast
Precipitation Forecast
The 24 hr precipitation forecast no areas to receive over an inch of
rainfall
The 24 - 48 hr precipitation forecast is calling for over an inch of
rainfall over west central Tennessee.
Excessive Rainfall Forecast
Rainfall is not expected to exceed flash flood values.
=> USA Flood Report
NATIONAL HYDROLOGIC SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HEADQUARTERS
0900 AM EDT WED AUG 9 2000
Flood Summary
Flooding in the Central Appalachians
On Tuesday, thunderstorms accompanied by heavy rains caused small stream and
localized flooding in parts of Kentucky, North Carolina and Virginia. There
were mudslides in Pike and Perry Counties, Kentucky and Transylvania County,
North Carolina, resulting in the closing of several roads. Flood watches are
posted for Wednesday for eastern Kentucky.
FLASH FLOODING:
Flood/Flash Flood Warnings and/or Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisories
were issued over the past 24 hours for the following locations (in
alphabetical order, by state):
Iowa: Iowa County
Kentucky: Bath, Bell, Breathitt, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan, Jackson,
Knox, Leslie, Magoffin, Menifee, Montgomery, Perry, Pike, Powell,
Whitley and Wolfe Counties
In Perry County, flood waters trapped a family in a trailer,
together with a bridge washed out due to flooding.
Missouri: Benton County
North Carolina: Jackson and Transylvania Counties
Virginia: Buchanan, Tazewell and Smyth Counties
RIVER FLOODING:
Rivers and streams with locations either above flood stage or expected to
rise above flood stage include (in alphabetical order, by state):
Arkansas: the Cache River
Indiana: the White River
North Carolina: the Neuse River
=> USA Fire Report and Forecast
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SITUATION REPORT
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9, 2000 - 0530 MDT
NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS LEVEL V
CURRENT SITUATION:
Light to moderate initial attack activity was reported nationwide. Twelve
new large fires were reported, the majority of which were in the Northwest
and Eastern Great Basin Areas. Over 142,000 acres were reported burned.
Crews reached containment goals on five large fires in the Eastern Great
Basin, Northwest and Northern Rockies Areas. Dry lightning is in the
forecast today for Oregon, Washington, Idaho, western Montana and Wyoming,
so new fire activity is expected to increase. Mobilization of aircraft,
equipment, crews and overhead through the National Interagency Coordination
Center continues at a brisk pace. Numerous units in all eleven western
states and Texas are reporting very high to extreme fire danger indices.
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. An
Area Command Team (Mann) is assigned to manage the large fires on the Lolo
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. An inversion kept the fire activity low until late afternoon.
After the inversion broke, occasional crowning and long range spotting
occurred. Some structures were destroyed on 8/7, but the number and type
are unconfirmed. Firefighters are making significant progress building
fireline on the east perimeter.
VALLEY COMPLEX, Bitterroot National Forest. A Type I Incident Management
Team (Frye) is assigned. This complex of fires is burning actively seven
miles south of Darby, MT. Long range spotting and intermediate crown runs
have been observed for the second day in a row. Five fires from this
complex and two from the Sula Complex have burned together for a total
estimated acreage of 105,000. Currently there are 125 miles of uncontrolled
fireline.
SULA COMPLEX, Bitterroot National Forest. A Type I Incident Management Team
(Stam) is assigned. A Type I Incident Management Team (Gage) has been
ordered and will transition in today. The fires in this complex, located
near Sula, MT, include the Maynard, Gilbert, Spade, Mink and Crazy fires. A
running crown fire with spotting one quarter mile ahead of the fire front
is spreading toward the northeast. The Sula Peak Lookout has been
destroyed. The fire is making a strong run toward the Lost Trail Ski Area.
Structures and other equipment at the resort are threatened. Electrical
power has not been restored to the local community or the Incident Command
Post.
WILDERNESS COMPLEX, Bitterroot National Forest. A Type II Incident
Management Team (Cook) is assigned. The complex consists of at least 24
fires in the Selway-Bitterroot and Frank Church River of No Return
Wildernesses, 40 miles southwest of Hamilton, MT. Predominant fire movement
is to the northeast. Observation of the fire is limited due to heavy smoke.
RYAN GULCH, Southwestern Land Office, Montana Department of Natural
Resources and Conservation. A Type I Incident Management Team (Melton) has
been ordered. This fire is 12 miles southeast of Clinton, MT. Extreme fire
behavior caused dozer operators to be pulled back from the fireline.
Approximately 15 structures are threatened, along with historic sites and
cabins in the area. Evacuation plans are being made. The fire is near
Interstate 90.
THOMPSON FLAT COMPLEX, Lolo National Forest. A Type II Incident Management
Team (Cowin) is transitioning with another Type II Incident Management Team
(Hoff) today. This is a complex of six fires within three miles of
Superior, MT. A large burnout operation is taking place on Fire #536. Crews
are working down the ridge with support from two helicopters with buckets.
Fire #534 is growing unchecked toward the north. Residents are soaking down
structures and preparing for possible evacuation.
CLEAR CREEK DIVIDE COMPLEX, Flathead Agency, BIA. A Type II Incident
Management Team (Colla) is assigned. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Hoff) has been ordered and will transition in today. This complex, 60
miles northwest of Missoula, consists of the Clear Creek, Vanderburg,
Siegel, Magpie and Upper Ninemile Complex fires. Crews have successfully
protected private structures on the Clear Creek fire. Structural protection
on the Vandenburg fire is ongoing. Fireline built by dozers has been held
and a burnout operation from there has been initiated.
CROOKED, Clearwater National Forest. A Type I Incident Management Team
(Hefner) is assigned. The fire is 50 miles southwest of Missoula, MT near
Lolo Pass. The fire has burned onto the Lolo National Forest. Burnout
operations from the roads are continuing. Steep terrain and high winds
during the evening hours are hampering tactical operations.
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.
Lower humidities have caused the fire to crown and spot outside the
perimeter. A section of indirect fireline has been completed using
explosives on a ridgetop. Extreme fire behavior, lack of road access and
very dry fuels are deterring containment efforts.
BOULDER HILL, Central Land Office, Montana Department of Natural Resources
and Conservation. A Type II Incident Management Team (Ariss) is assigned to
this and the High Ore Road fire. This fire is two miles north of Boulder,
MT. Some resources from this fire have been diverted to the High Ore fire.
Crews have been able to hold the fire within containment lines.
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 has moved one to
two miles north. Approximately 370 homes have been evacuated, and an
additional 450 homes are likely to be evacuated today.
MUSSIGBROD COMPLEX, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. A Type II
Incident Management Team (Swope) is assigned. Burning conditions have
moderated somewhat. Protection is in place for Hogans Cabin and other
nearby structures. A total of 33 structures are threatened. A meeting was
held to update the community of Wisdom on the fire situation and associated
threats.
MIDDLE FORK COMPLEX, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. A Type I
Incident Management Team (Carvelho) is assigned. The complex consists of
the Falls Creek, Cougar Creek and Copper Creek fires, 30 miles southwest of
Philipsburg, MT. Warming temperatures have further dried fuels. Increased
torching and spotting was observed in areas of all three fires.
CANYON FERRY COMPLEX, Helena National Forest. A Type II Incident Management
Team (Duke) is assigned. This complex, located 12 miles north of Helena,
MT, consists of the Bucksnort and Cave Gulch fires. Crews and dozers began
working on the portion of fireline that was lost on 8/7, but were pulled
back when strong winds and low relative humidity caused fire activity to
intensify.
THREE BEARS, Nez Perce National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Cones) is assigned. This fire, 29 miles from Elk City, ID, is burning
actively on both sides of the Salmon River. The Allison Ranch and Yellow
Pine sites are being protected. Preparations are in progress to protect
additional sites.
JUDITH COMPLEX, Lewis and Clark National Forest. This complex consists of
the Studhorse, Lost Fork and High Springs fires, which are 25 miles
southwest of Stanford, MT. The Lost Fork Ridge fire has grown by another
200 acres.
MCDONALD II, Lewis and Clark National Forest. The fire is 36 miles
southwest of Choteau, MT. No resources are on the fireline at the present
time.
SOUTH FORK NEMOTE #4, Lolo National Forest. This fire is 12 miles northeast
of Alberton, MT. The fire grew by 80 acres yesterday. Heavy logging slash,
very dry fuels and low relative humidities are causing challenges to
containment.
PARKE PEAK, Glacier National Park. This fire was ignited by lightning on
7/23 in the northwest corner of the park. Several new spot fires have been
located and contained.
TAYLOR SPRINGS FIRES, Bitterroot National Forest. This group of fires, 26
miles southeast of Darby, MT, consists of the Taylor Springs (1000 acres),
Slate (300 acres) and five other fires less than 100 acres each. Fire
activity has not been as extreme as other fires in the vicinity.
ELK MOUNTAIN, Northwestern Land Office, Montana Department of Natural
Resources and Conservation. This fire is 26 miles west of Whitefish, MT. It
was ignited by lightning on 8/5 and has grown over the past three days to
210 acres.
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.
OREGON TRAIL, Lower Snake River District, BLM. This human-caused fire is
burning in grass and brush eight miles north of Mountain Home, ID. The
north flank of the fire is active. Bennett Mountain radio and microwave
towers and a fuel tank continue to be threatened.
WASATCH COMPLEX, Wasatch-Cache National Forest. A Type II Incident
Management Team (Saleen) 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. Firefighters continue mopup
operations on the east side of the Vivian fire. Emergency evacuation plans
for residences, businesses and the Timpanogos National Monument have been
developed. Acreage of the complex decreased due to the return of two fires
to administrative units.
COW HOLLOW, Salt Lake District, BLM. This lightning-caused fire is burning
in pinyon pine and juniper west of Rush Valley, UT. Firefighters
accomplished six miles of burnout, which secured the east flank. Plans are
being made to mopup and secure the southern perimeter of the fire.
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. The soldiers have been assigned to the
fireline. They have begun prepping contingency lines around the head of
Jesse Creek, which is the municipal watershed for the town of Salmon.
Agency crews in one division retreated to a safety zone due to extreme fire
behavior yesterday.
BRUIN POINT COMPLEX, Moab Field Office, BLM. A Type II Incident Management
Team (Suwyn) is assigned. This complex consists of the Bruin Point and
Range Creek fires, which are burning in timber 30 miles east of Price, UT.
On the Bruin Point fire, hot spots continue to burn actively. The Range
Creek fire has minimal activity, but hot spots continue to smolder.
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. President Clinton visited the incident base
yesterday. Structure protection continues along the Salmon River.
GRASS, Lower Snake River District, BLM. This fire is burning in grass fuels
16 miles north of Three Creek Town, ID. The fire continues to grow on one
front with the fire crossing over established firelines.
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. There was one small flare-up on the west flank of the Bismark
yesterday. The status of the Box Canyon and Aragonite has not changed.
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. The fire is threatening to jump containment lines
on the northeast side. Homeowners have not been permitted to reoccupy their
homes in the Granite Creek area.
HAWKINS, Caribou National Forest. This fire is 27 miles south of Pocatello,
ID. Threats are to residences in the vicinity of Downey, ID.
ELK VALLEY, Caribou National Forest. This lightning-caused fire is 20 miles
northeast of Montpelier, ID. The fire has made active runs.
FRANKLIN CANYON, State of Utah. The fire is six miles west of Coalville,
UT. Dry thunderstorm winds and intense fire behavior are making suppression
efforts difficult. Firefighters have been able to catch one small run that
jumped the fireline.
CHOURNOS, State of Utah. This lightning-caused fire is 30 miles west of
Ogden, UT. Firefighters are cold trailing half of the perimeter. The other
parts of the perimeter are flanked by natural barriers. A communications
site valued at ten million dollars continues to be threatened.
EASTERN IDAHO COMPLEX, Upper Snake River District, Eastern Idaho Area, BLM.
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. Uncontrolled fires within the complex include West Fork, Supon and
Moonshine. No new information was received.
DIAMOND CREEK, Payette National Forest. This lightning-caused fire is 42
miles northeast of McCall, ID. It started on 7/31, but became quite large
yesterday. The fire is being monitored from the air.
NORTH FORK WILDERNESS COMPLEX, Salmon/Challis National Forest. The ten
fires in this complex, including the Butts and Filly fires, are 40 miles
northwest of Salmon, ID. The Butts fire made a significant run and is
burning into the Kitchen Creek drainage. The Fern and Butts fires will
likely burn into each other in the next couple of days.
FLOSSIE COMPLEX, Payette National Forest. This fire is 50 miles northeast
of McCall, ID. The fire made significant runs again and advanced past the
Chamberlain Guard Station.
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. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Kearney) is assigned. This fire is burning in pinyon pine and juniper
about 30 miles northwest of Las Vegas, NV. Firefighters are improving the
fireline on the north and south flanks of the fire, tying into natural rock
barriers in the northeast. Retardant drops and helicopter water drops are
helping to limit the fire's spread.
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. Helicopters are being used on hot areas and the occasional
flare-ups which continue to occur on the Camp Creek fire.
MM 185, Winnemucca Field Office, BLM. This fire is burning in grass and
sagebrush ten miles east of Winnemucca, NV. The fire continues to actively
burn in grass and sagebrush, but containment lines have held with support
from air tankers. Firefighters are making good progress in fireline
construction. Current threats are to high voltage poles, grazing land and
wildlife habitat. Smoke is negatively impacting traffic flow on I-80.
PARSNIP, Ely Field Office, BLM. This fire is burning in sagebrush and dense
pinyon pine and juniper 30 miles northeast of Caliente, NV. The fire
continued to torch within the interior and make small runs to the west.
Helicopters are being used to wet the northern flank in order to prevent
spread in that direction.
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
made significant runs and crowned in the pinyon pine and juniper fuels.
Indirect fireline construction has been completed in anticipation of a
burnout operation last night. Current threats are to a wild horse herd
management area, critical wildlife habitat and desert bighorn sheep winter
range. Steep terrain, heavy fuels and limited access continue to slow
containment efforts.
BUTTON POINT, Winnemucca Field Office, BLM. This fire is burning in grass
ten miles northeast of Winnemucca, NV. Occasional flare-ups are still
occurring within the interior. Firefighters are continuing to mopup and
monitor the fire.
CHERRY, Ely Field Office, BLM. This fire, 30 miles northwest of Ely, NV,
was contained on 7/19 but has spotted outside containment lines. No new
information was received. This will be the last report unless new
information is received.
PHILLIPS RANCH, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. This fire is 50 miles
southeast of Ely, NV. There was a small slopover on the southwest flank
yesterday. Firefighters were able to contain it. This will be the last
report unless new information is received.
FIREBALL, Winnemucca Field Office, BLM. This fire was ignited by lightning
on 8/4 23 miles northeast of Fernley, NV. No new information was received.
This will be the last report unless new information is received.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA LARGE FIRES:
KING, Kern County Fire Department. A Type I Incident Management Team
(Ristow) is assigned. The fire is two miles southeast of Havilah, CA. Crews
were not able to complete a firing operation yesterday, but work on it will
proceed today. Threats are to structures in the Valley View area,
endangered species habitat and numerous archeological sites.
MANTER, Sequoia National Forest. A Type I Incident Management Team
(Studebaker) is assigned. This fire is 15 miles northeast of Kernville, CA.
Interior runs have bumped against firelines in several areas, but crews
have been successful in containing spot fires and slopovers. Warmer and
drier weather is a cause for concern. A burnout operation from Sherman Pass
Road to Kennedy Meadows has been completed.
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. One small spot fire occurred
and it was rapidly controlled. Containment was expected late last night.
SAWMILL, Inyo National Forest. The fire, near Independence, CA, was ignited
on 8/5 by lightning. The fire has been burning actively in the understory.
Steep terrain is hindering containment efforts.
ARNOT 2, Stanislaus National Forest. This fire is 45 miles northeast of
Sonora, CA. The fire is being monitored by district staff. This will be the
last report unless new information is received.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN AREA LARGE FIRES:
PONY, Ute Mountain Agency, BIA. A Type I Incident Management Team (Lohrey)
is assigned. This fire is burning in an isolated area ten miles south of
Cortez, CO. There has been a significant decrease in fire activity due to
higher humidity levels. This has allowed firefighters to make excellent
progress toward containment goals. Afternoon thunderstorms yesterday
brought significant winds resulting in some loss of containment lines.
CABAZON SOUTH, Southern Ute Agency, BIA. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Sisk) is assigned. This fire is burning 35 miles southeast of Durango, CO.
All evacuated residents have been allowed to return to their homes. Heavy
use of helicopters is helping to minimize fire growth.
HAMILTON, Montrose District, BLM. This lightning-caused fire is 25 miles
northeast of Cortez, CO. Fire activity has slowed.
KATE'S BASIN, Wind River Agency, BIA. The lightning-caused fire is 18 miles
southwest of Thermopolis, WY. It is running and torching in pockets of
timber. It tripled in size between midnight and 0500 yesterday morning.
BLONDIE #2, Wind River Agency, BIA. This lightning-caused fire is 26 miles
west of Thermopolis, WY. It crossed containment lines yesterday morning and
is now burning within a half mile of a ranch and a large commercial timber
sale area.
GREEN MOUNTAIN, Medicine Bow National Forest. This fire is 18 miles west of
Wheatland, WY. It was declared contained three days ago. However, the fire
crossed containment lines and is now backing downhill with fast uphill runs
and torching.
NORTHWEST AREA LARGE FIRES:
BUFFALO LAKE, Colville Agency, BIA. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Furlong) is assigned. This fire is burning in grass, sagebrush, timber and
slash four miles northeast of Coulee Dam, WA. Sustained burning in timber
and slash has been observed as the fire expands to the northeast. The fire
has crossed Joe Moses Creek. Contingency firelines are being constructed
near residences in that drainage. A total of 47 structures are threatened.
TAMARACK CREEK, Oregon Department of Forestry. An Oregon Department of
Forestry Incident Management Team (Gilpin) is assigned. The fire is burning
in grass, timber and slash piles 50 miles west of John Day, OR. Flare-ups
continue to occur inside the fireline. Mopup activities are occurring on
all divisions.
SLIDE MOUNTAIN, Malheur National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Jackson) is assigned. The fire is ten miles south of Prairie City, OR.
Crews are making significant progress with the assistance from Oregon
National Guard helicopters. Acreage change is due to improved mapping.
MILE POST 245, Umatilla National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Ostman) is assigned. The fire is eight miles northeast of Meacham, OR.
Current threats are to private property and critical endangered species
habitat.
DEADMAN PASS, Umatilla National Forest. Ostman's Type II Incident
Management Team is also managing this fire. The fire is on the Umatilla
Indian Reservation and continues to burn in pine fuels. The potential
exists for this fire to spot outside containment lines, especially with the
passage of thunderstorms which are forecast for today.
ANTELOPE, Prineville District, BLM. The fire is burning in light flashy
fuels one quarter mile north of Antelope, OR. The fire is threatening
structures and scattered ranch buildings, but is no longer a threat to the
community of Antelope. By last evening the fire activity had diminished.
ANTIOCH ROAD, Oregon Department of Forestry. This fire is 20 miles
northwest of Medford, OR. Fuels include grass, oak brush and timber.
Engines are providing structure protection for about 100 threatened
residences along Antioch Road and Jones Road. The cause of the fire is
under investigation.
FLAT CREEK, Wenatchee National Forest. This lightning-caused fire is 18
miles northwest of Stehekin, WA, in the Glacier Peak Wilderness. The fire
is being monitored from a viewpoint and by helicopter.
SOUTHWEST AREA LARGE FIRES:
HONDO, Sante Fe National Forest. This fire is burning ten miles south of
Jemez Springs, NM. Crews are constructing water bars to rehabilitate
firelines. Spot fires, steep terrain and rolling material are hampering
containment efforts. Demobilization of some excess resources has begun.
PEAK, Tonto National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team (Anderson)
is assigned. No new information was received.
WALL, Albuquerque Field Office, BLM. The fire is burning in a remote
portion of the El Malpais Wilderness 20 miles southwest of Grants, NM. No
new information was received.
SOUTHERN AREA LARGE FIRES:
UNION VALLEY, Texas State Forest Service. This fire is 15 miles east of
Dallas, TX. The fire is burning in thick, drought-stressed oak and
mesquite. National Guard Chinook helicopters were instrumental in helping
to save a subdivision.
OUTLOOK:
*** A FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS POSTED FOR MOST OF OREGON, CENTRAL IDAHO AND
WESTERN MONTANA FOR DRY LIGHTNING AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES ***
*** A FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS POSTED FOR MOST OF WYOMING FOR DRY LIGHTNING,
LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES AND GUSTY WINDS ***
*** A FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS POSTED FOR MOST OF WASHINGTON FOR DRY LIGHTNING
***
The flow around a ridge of high pressure over the southwest states and a
weak area of low pressure off the coast of California will lift monsoonal
moisture into portions of the west coast and the Great Basin. This will
bring a chance of afternoon thunderstorms, some dry, to the Great Basin and
parts of northern California. By this evening thunderstorms are expected to
be more wet. Elsewhere, lingering moisture near the ridge will help bring
areas of convection to the remainder of the Rocky Mountain states.
High temperatures will reach into the 80's and 90's in most areas and up to
110 in the western deserts of Utah, Arizona and southern Nevada.
Temperatures will be between 110 and 115 degrees across the deserts of
southern California and southwestern Arizona.
Minimum relative humidities range from 10 to 25 percent in most areas,
except drier in the hottest deserts. Winds are forecast to be generally 10
to 20 mph during the afternoon hours, with higher gusts around
thunderstorms.
=> USA Earthquake Report
=> Yesterday's USA Severe Weather Reports
Note: All data is considered preliminary
Tornado Reports
Time F-Scale Location County State Lat Lon Comments
0127 UNK 1 S SCANDINAVIA WAUPACA WI 4444 8913 PUBLIC REPORT OF TOUCHDOWN ON
HWY Q. (GRB)
Hail Reports
Time Size Location County State Lat Lon Comments
1450 100 2 N KELLIHER BELTRAMI MN 4796 9444 (FAR)
1535 88 3 NW PENNINGTON BELTRAMI MN 4748 9455 (FAR)
1555 88 2 SE LAPORTE HUBBARD MN 4719 9473 (FAR)
1649 150 4 W LONGVILLE CASS MN 4698 9429 (DLH)
1706 75 6 S REMER CASS MN 4696 9393 (DLH)
1918 100 BARDSTOWN NELSON KY 3781 8546 REPORTED BY OFF-DUTY NWS EMPLOYEE.
(SDF)
2108 75 BIRCHWOOD WASHBURN WI 4564 9155 (DLH)
2135 100 GOOSE CREEK BERKELEY SC 3298 8003 NUMEROUS REPORTS ACROSS THE TOWN
OF GOOSE CREEK. (CHS)
2150 275 LADYSMITH RUSK WI 4546 9109 GOLF BALL TO BASEBALL SIZED HAIL
REPORTED THROUGHOUT CITY OF LADYSMITH. WINDOWS BROKEN, SIGNS DAMAGED, TREES
DOWN. REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL. EVENT (MSP)
2205 75 10 N LADYSMITH RUSK WI 4563 9109 REPORTED BY STORM SPOTTER. (MSP)
2223 100 12 E HINCKLEY PINE MN 4601 9264 (DLH)
2230 75 AYNOR HORRY SC 3400 7919 (ILM)
2230 75 JUMP RIVER TAYLOR WI 4534 9080 JUMP RIVER FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTED
DIME SIZE HAIL (LSE)
2245 125 SIREN BURNETT WI 4578 9238 (DLH)
2302 200 HINCKLEY PINE MN 4601 9293 (DLH)
2318 75 RICHLANDS TAZEWELL VA 3709 8181 REPORTED BY SPOTTER (RNK)
2328 175 FALUN BURNETT WI 4576 9253 (DLH)
2330 175 CUMBERLAND BARRON WI 4553 9201 REPORTED BY STORM SPOTTER. (MSP)
2330 150 TAYLOR COUNTY TAYLOR WI 4521 9048 PUBLIC REPORTED PING PONG SIZE
HAIL TO THE TAYLOR COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT (LSE)
2336 275 FREDERIC POLK WI 4566 9246 REPORTED BY PUBLIC. (MSP)
2337 175 ATHENS MARATHON WI 4503 9008 SLIGHTLY LARGER THAN GOLF-BALL SIZE
HAIL. REPORTED BY SHERIFF DEPT. (GRB)
2345 100 4 SE CUMBERLAND BARRON WI 4548 9194 REPORTED BY STORM SPOTTER.
(MSP)
2350 250 CAMERON BARRON WI 4540 9174 REPORTED BY PUBLIC. (MSP)
2355 100 9 WNW CUMBERLAND POLK WI 4558 9221 REPORTED BY PUBLIC. (MSP)
0002 175 WEYERHAEUSER RUSK WI 4543 9141 REPORTED BY PUBLIC. (MSP)
0007 75 MARATHON MARATHON WI 4491 8983 A ROTATING WALL CLOUD WAS ALSO SEEN
IN THE AREA. (GRB)
0055 275 ROSHOLT PORTAGE WI 4463 8930 (GRB)
0112 175 1 N LUBLIN TAYLOR WI 4509 9071 PUBLIC REPORTED GOLFBALL SIZE HAIL
TO THE TAYLOR COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT (LSE)
0120 100 2 E CLARK CLARK WI 4503 9060 PUBLIC REPORTED QUARTER SIZE HAIL
(LSE)
0135 88 MASTERSON MOORE TX 3581 10186 REPORTED BY PUBLIC. (AMA)
0405 100 GOODWELL TEXAS OK 3659 10163 REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL.
(AMA)
0415 100 MEDINA OUTAGAMIE WI 4426 8863 (GRB)
0425 75 NEENAH WINNEBAGO WI 4418 8844 (GRB)
0631 100 VICTOR IOWA IA 4173 9230 REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL.
(MLI)
0842 100 WAPELLO LOUISA IA 4118 9119 REPORTED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. (MLI)
0842 88 1 S MANISTEE MANISTEE MI 4423 8631 REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICIAL. (APN)
Wind Reports
Time Speed Location County State Lat Lon Comments
1815 UNK BELLE KANAWHA WV 3823 8153 TWO LARGE TREES BLOWN DOWN AND RIDGE
VENT BLOWN OFF OF HOUSE. REPORTED BY OFF DUTY NWS EMPLOYEE. (CRW)
1820 UNK BELL GLYNN GA 3398 8280 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORTED TREES DOWN.
ONE AUTOMOBILE DAMAGED. (JAX)
1845 UNK BELLE KANAWHA WV 3823 8153 TREE FELL ON HOUSE IN SIMMONS CREEK
(CRW)
1905 UNK BELLE KANAWHA WV 3823 8153 TREE FELL ON CAR (CRW)
1925 UNK BARDSTOWN NELSON KY 3781 8546 TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. REPORTED
BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL. (SDF)
1945 UNK 3 S SLADE POWELL KY 3774 8369 TREES DOWN ACROSS ROUTE 11 . REPORTED
BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL. (JKL)
2000 UNK NEVADA MERCER KY 3769 8491 TREES DOWN. ROUTE 68 BLOCKED EAST AND
WEST. REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL. (SDF)
2000 UNK PARIS BOURBON KY 3821 8425 LIMBS DOWN ACROSS ROAD. CABLE TV LINES
DOWN. REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL. (SDF)
2020 UNK NICHOLASVILLE JESSAMINE KY 3786 8456 TREES DOWN. REPORTED BY
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. (SDF)
2022 UNK KINGSLAND CAMDEN GA 3079 8168 UTILITY COMPANY REPORTED TREES AND
POWERLINES DOWN ALONG LAURAL ISLAND PARKWAY (JAX)
2040 UNK MT STERLING MONTGOMERY KY 3804 8394 1 TREE DOWN ALONG CHILDS
HIGHWAY. REPORTED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. (JKL)
2045 UNK 5 SE STUART PATRICK VA 3657 8020 LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED TREES
DOWN ON HIGHWAY 680 (RNK)
2045 UNK DUNNVILLE CASEY KY 3719 8500 TREES DOWN. REPORTED BY EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT. (SDF)
2048 UNK WOLFE COUNTY WOLFE KY 3773 8344 TREES DOWN NEAR CALLABOOSE AND
ALONG BAPTIST ROAD. REPORTED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. (JKL)
2100 UNK SOLON SPRINGS DOUGLAS WI 4634 9181 24" TREES BLOW DOWN (DLH)
2109 UNK MORGAN COUNTY MORGAN KY 3788 8321 TREE BLOCKING INTERSECTION OF
460/1081. REPORTED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. (JKL)
2110 UNK HUNTSVILLE SCOTT TN 3641 8448 REPORTED BY DISPATCH SEVERAL TREES
DOWN. (MRX)
2115 UNK 5 NE MOCKSVILLE DAVIE NC 3595 8049 COUNTY REPORTS TREES AND POWER
LINES DOWN ALONG HIGHWAY 158. (GSP)
2123 UNK PAINTSVILLE JOHNSON KY 3781 8280 TREE BLOWN INTO HOUSE AND
POWERLINE IN PAINTSVILLE. TREES DOWN ACROSS GREEN ROCK FORK ROAD. REPORTED
BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. (JKL)
2130 UNK NATURAL BRIDGE POWELL KY 3778 8368 TREES DOWN NEAR NATURAL BRIDE
STATE PARK. REPORTED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. (JKL)
2200 UNK ROYALTON MAGOFFIN KY 3768 8301 TREES ACROSS RIVER ROAD. REPORTED BY
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. (JKL)
2200 UNK BREATHITT COUNTY BREATHITT KY 3753 8325 TREES DOWN ACROSS HWY 52
AND ROUTE 1098. REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL. (JKL)
2220 UNK MILLARD PIKE KY 3741 8243 TREES DOWN ACROSS WOLFE PIN BRANCH ROAD.
REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL. (JKL)
2233 UNK HYDEN LESLIE KY 3716 8336 TREE DOWN ACROSS HWY 1780 NEAR SAMS
BRANCH. TREE DOWN NEAR LESLIE CO. HIGH SCHOOL. REPORTED BY EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT. (JKL)
2240 UNK HINDMAN KNOTT KY 3733 8298 1 TREE DOWN ACROSS HIGHWAY 160 NEAR
HINDMAN. REPORTED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. (JKL)
2300 UNK HONAKER RUSSELL VA 3701 8198 REPORTED BY DISPATCH NUMEROUS TREES
DOWN. (MRX)
2300 UNK 8 N WILLIAMSBURG WHITLEY KY 3686 8416 NUMEROUS TREES DOWN ALONG
ROUTES 6 AND 26. REPORTED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. (JKL)
2315 UNK 1 N MEDFORD TAYLOR WI 4514 9034 SHERIFF DEPUTY REPORTED SEVERAL
TREES BLOWN DOWN JUST NORTH OF MEDFORD (LSE)
2330 UNK MILLTOWN POLK WI 4553 9251 TREES DOWN. REPORTED BY PUBLIC. (MSP)
2249 60 ASKOV PINE MN 4618 9278 (DLH)
0054 UNK FAITHORN MENOMINEE MI 4568 8776 3 LARGE TREES DOWN AND A POWER POLE
DOWN. REPORTED BY LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND SPOTTER (MQT)
0105 UNK 5 N DAGGETT MENOMINEE MI 4554 8761 SHINGLES BLOWN OFF ROOF.
REPORTED BY SPOTTER (MQT)
0758 UNK WASHINGTON WASHINGTON IA 4129 9169 TREE DOWN OVER POWER LINE.
REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL. (MLI)
0953 UNK GALESBURG KNOX IL 4094 9036 TREE KNOCKED DOWN INTO POWER LINES.
FROM SHERIFF DEPT. (SPI)
1140 UNK MONTICELLO WHITE IN 4075 8674 NUMEROUS TREES DOWN. POWER LINES
DOWN. REPORTED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. (FWA)
0355 60 2 E GOODWELL TEXAS OK 3659 10159 MEASURED BY OKLAHOMA MESONET. (AMA)
Fields marked UNK are unknown
All Times UTC
Wind Gusts in MPH
Hail Sizes in 1/100 of an Inch (75 = 0.75")
=> Guest Column
No Column Today
=> Summary of Forecasts & Threats - Valid Friday, August 11, 2000 - Tuesday,
August 22, 2000
SYNOPSIS: Models predict the center of the western ridge will move into the
Midwest by Sunday Aug 13, then into the Ohio Valley and the East for Monday
Aug 14 through Fri Aug 18. The pattern is then predicted to assume a new
configuration, with a trough continuing in the Northwest, but with a weaker
trough in the East and the ridge located near the center of the Nation. At
the least, this outlook indicates a continued warm-up in the central and
eastern U.S.
THREATS
Global atmosphere-ocean conditions have returned to near-normal over the
central and western tropical Pacific. The atmosphere in the global tropics
continues cooler than average, while the middle latitudes continue to
exhibit enhanced ridges.
Conditions favor a slightly enhanced Atlantic hurricane season.
Much above normal temperatures are expected from the central and northern
Great Plains eastward to the Ohio Valley. Greatest likelihood of abnormal
excessive heat is in Missouri, although Iowa, South Dakota, Illinois and
Indiana, Sunday, Aug 13 through Sat Aug 19. and Ohio.
General risk of wildfires will remain high over most of the interior West
due to continued warm temperatures, dry air and lack of widespread rain.
Long-term drought will continue over much of the Southeast.
DETAILED SUMMARY
For Friday August 11 through Sunday August 13: The western ridge is expected
to move into the midwest by Sunday raising the spectre of excessive heat
there for Sunday and beyond.
For Monday August 14 through Tuesday August 22: The forecast for this period
calls for the ridge to continue through the Ohio Valley and the Northeast,
leading to a period of above normal temperatures with abnormal excessive
heat from Missouri and Iowa to the Ohio Valley, Monday through Friday.
Beyond Friday the forecast is very uncertain, but calls for a ridge in the
center of the Nation , a trough in the Northwest and a weak trough in the
East.
=> FEMA Provides Federal Assistance for Fighting Wildfires
Washington, August 9, 2000 -- As wildfires continue burning in the West, the
Federal Emergency Management Agency has provided federal fire suppression
grants 30 times this year.
"FEMA can provide assistance whenever a fire threatens to become a major
disaster," said FEMA Director James Lee Witt. "Our regional offices are in
close contact with all of the states fighting wildfires and will quickly act
on any requests for additional federal assistance."
Florida tops the list with 10 grants for wildfires that raged through the
state in May and June. Western state wildfires have resulted in fire
suppression grants so far this year to New Mexico (4), Texas (3),
Montana(3), Colorado (2), Nevada (1), Wyoming (1), and Missouri (1). The
state of Hawaii also received assistance in March when a large wildfire
erupted on the island of Hawaii.
Under a fire suppression grant, FEMA will pay 70 percent of a state's
eligible firefighting costs that are above its floor cost. Floor costs are
derived through a formula based on each state's five-year annual average
cost for fighting fires. Federal fire suppression aid is provided through
the President's Disaster Relief Fund under the provisions of the Stafford
Act. Eligible state firefighting costs covered by the aid can include
expenses for field camps; equipment use, repair and replacement; tools,
materials and supplies; and mobilization and demobilization activities.
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