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The USA Disaster Situation Report
For August 12, 2000
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=> Severe Weather Probability Forecast
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=> USA Daily Temperature Extremes
National Temperature Extremes
High Fri...119 At Lake Havasu City AZ
Low Sat...30 At Stanley ID And West Yellowstone MT
=> Special Reports
a red flag warning is posted in parts of western Wyoming for gusty winds,
dry fuels, very warm temperatures and very low relative humidities
=> Current Atlantic Hurricane Forecast
The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Hurricane
Alberto...located about 610 miles south-southeast of Sable Island Nova
Scotia.
Cloudiness and thunderstorms associated with a tropical wave are poorly
organized over the Yucatan Peninsula and southwestern Gulf of Mexico.
Thunderstorms are especially heavy over Guatemala and Belize. There are no
signs of tropical storm development at this time.
A well organized tropical wave is located several hundred miles west of the
Cape Verde Islands and is moving west-northwestward. There are no signs of
development this morning.
An area of disturbed weather and low pressure is located about 250 miles
southeast of Nantucket Island. This system is moving northeastward and is
expected to become extratropical as it moves toward the colder waters of the
North Atlantic.
Elsewhere...tropical storm formation is not expected through Sunday.
=> Current Active National Weather Service Warnings:
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=> 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 a 2% or probability area over southeast Minnesota and central
western Wisconsin.
Hail Risk - Slight.
There is a 5% probability area for hail 3/4 inch or larger over Minnesota
except the northwest 1/3, north northeast Iowa, central western western and
northern Wisconsin, and the western portion on Michigan's northern
Peninsula.
The 15% probability area covers southeast Minnesota and central western
Wisconsin.
Wind Risk - Slightly Moderate
There is a 5% probability area for winds in excess of 50 knots over
Minnesota except the northwest 1/3, north northeast Iowa, central western
western and northern Wisconsin, and the western portion on Michigans
northern Peninsula.
The 15% probability area covers southeast Minnesota and central western
Wisconsin.
The 25% probability area covers far southeast Minnesota and far central
western Wisconsin.
Tomorrow's Risk - Slight
The risk area tomorrow covers west central and western North Dakota, and
western South Dakota.
=> Precipitation Forecast and Excessive Rainfall Forecast
Precipitation Forecast
There are two areas forecast to receive over 2 inches of rainfall.
One is located over central western Florida, and the other is located over
central New Jersey.
The areas forecast to receive over an inch of rainfall include, New Jersey,
southeast Pennsylvania, and central Florida east to west.
No areas are forecast to receive over an inch of rainfall tomorrow.
Excessive Rainfall Forecast
Flash Flood values may be exceeded over portions of far southern New York,
eastern Pennsylvania, northern Delaware, northern Maryland, New Jersey.
Over central western Florida rainfall totals of up to 5 inches are possible.
Over central and eastern Arizona rainfall amounts from 1 -2 inches are
possible.
=> USA Flood Report
The National Flood report is not available on weekends.
=> USA Fire Report and Forecast
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SITUATION REPORT
SATURDAY, AUGUST 12, 2000 - 0700 MDT
NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS LEVEL V
CURRENT SITUATION:
Several hundred new lightning-caused starts were reported in Montana, Idaho
and Wyoming. Eighteen new large fires were reported. Five were in the
Northern Rockies Area, five were in the Eastern Great Basin, and the rest
were in Rocky Mountain, Northwest, Western Great Basin and Southern Areas.
Containment goals were reached on nine fires, four of which were in the
Eastern Great Basin Area. The forecast is for minimal lightning activity
today, and diminishing winds should assist crews in suppression efforts.
Military crew advisors and the training cadre will begin training the Army's
20th Engineers Battalion, commanded by LTC Shumway, in Fort Hood, Texas.
Firefighters from Australia and New Zealand have arrived in Boise and are
attending an orientation on the fire situation today. Over 550 Canadian
firefighters are assigned to various fires in the Northern Rockies Area.
An Oklahoma-based engine was burned over while fighting the Kate's Basin
fire on the Wind River Indian Reservation in Wyoming. One crew member was
killed and another suffered burn injuries. The entire fire community wishes
to extend condolences to the family and friends of the engine member.
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 (Mann) is assigned to
manage the large fires on the Lolo 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 I Incident Management
Team (Gage) is assigned. This fire is three miles northwest of Hamilton, MT.
The inversion and smoke decreased, allowing aerial reconnaissance and more
accurate mapping. Portions of the perimeter above 6000 feet elevation
continue to burn actively for much of the afternoon and evening. An
estimated 600 homes remain evacuated.
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. Light precipitation has moderated fire activity. Minor runs with
torching and spotting have been observed. The lifting of the inversion has
allowed for the use of aerial support. At least 800 homes remain evacuated.
Community protection plans are being developed.
SULA COMPLEX, Bitterroot National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Corbin) is assigned. The fires in this complex, located near Sula, MT,
include the Maynard, Gilbert, Spade, Mink, Full Circle and Crazy fires.
Light precipitation has been received on some parts of the complex. Other
portions have experienced extreme fire behavior including torching, running
crown fires and spotting in excess of a quarter mile ahead. Strong winds
have diminished, so aerial support has been available.
WILDERNESS COMPLEX, Bitterroot National Forest. A Type II Incident
Management Team (Cook) is assigned. The complex consists of 24 fires in the
Selway-Bitterroot and Frank Church River of No Return Wildernesses, 40 miles
southwest of Hamilton, MT. The largest fires in this complex are the Swet,
Lonely Creek, Fitz Creek and Hamilton. Portions of the Three Bear and Short
Creek fires on the Nez Perce have moved into this complex. The Filly, Parker
Roan and Parker Meadows fires on the Salmon-Challis have the potential to
burn north into this complex and pose a threat to the West Fork drainage of
the Bitterroot.
RYAN GULCH, Southwestern Land Office, Montana Department of Natural
Resources and Conservation. A Type I Incident Management Team (Melton) is
assigned. This fire is 12 miles southeast of Clinton, MT. The fire has
crossed containment lines along the west and north flanks, as well as moving
to the east due to thunderstorm activity and winds. Crews are working to
contain these slopovers. Efforts are being made to protect power
transmission lines in Ten Mile Creek and about 25 residences. Incident
resources assisted with initial attack on two new fires.
THOMPSON FLAT COMPLEX, Lolo National Forest. A Type II Incident Management
Team (Hoff) is assigned. This is a complex of six fires within three miles
of Superior, MT. Little growth has occurred due to some precipitation and
higher humidities. Efforts to conduct a burnout operation have been limited
by wind. The town of Superior is still threatened on the east side.
Firefighters have assisted the district with initial attack on nine new
lightning-caused fires.
UPPER NINE MILE COMPLEX, Lolo National Forest. A Type I Incident Management
Team (Bennett) is assigned. These fires are burning near Huson, MT. Fires
included in the complex are Siegel Pass #7, East Fork Beecher, Pats Creek,
Grave Creek, Big Blue, Alpine Divide and Lower Blue. These fires were
formerly reported with the Clear Creek Divide Complex.
CLEAR CREEK DIVIDE COMPLEX, Flathead Agency, BIA. A Type I Incident
Management Team (McGregor) is assigned. This complex, 60 miles northwest of
Missoula, consists of the Clear Creek, Vanderburg, Siegel and Magpie fires.
Growth potential has been low due to light precipitation received yesterday
morning. A burnout operation along a dozer built fireline on the Vanderburg
Fire has been successfully completed. Structures are still threatened in the
town of Paradise.
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. Another day of cloud cover has helped crews to make good progress
building fireline. The incident is providing initial attack assistance to
the forest. Acreage change is due to better mapping.
MONTURE/SPREAD RIDGE, Lolo National Forest. A Type I Incident Management
Team (Waterbury) is assigned. This fire is 19 miles east of Seeley Lake, MT.
Hose lays are in place at the trailheads. A contingency fireline has been
completed on the east side.
BOULDER COMPLEX, Central Land Office, Montana Department of Natural
Resources and Conservation. A Type I Incident Management Team (Humphrey) is
assigned. This complex, three miles northeast of Basin, MT, consists of the
Boulder Hill and High Ore Road fires. High winds have been experienced on
the fire, but higher humidities are allowing crews to construct fireline
around much of the fire area. Forecast lower humidities today will challenge
containment efforts.
MUSSIGBROD COMPLEX, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. A Type II Incident
Management Team (Swope) is assigned. This complex includes the Mussigbrod
and Maynard fires, which are 12 miles northwest of Wisdom, MT. Neither fire
has experienced much spread due to higher humidities in the past 24 hours.
Individual and group tree torching, induced by terrain, has been observed.
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. High humidities kept fire activity quiet early in the day.
Clear skies in the afternoon and gusty winds have again increased the fire
activity. Some holdover fires from lightning strikes have been located.
JUDITH COMPLEX, Lewis and Clark National Forest. A Type II Incident
Management Team (Szczepanik) is assigned. This complex consists of the
Studhorse, Lost Fork and High Springs fires, which are 25 miles southwest of
Stanford, MT. The fires have spotted into the Lost Fork drainage.
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. Mopup operations are
continuing and the northeast portion of the fireline is being improved.
National Guard Blackhawks responded to a new lightning fire west of this
fire and contained it at one acre.
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 nearby Short Creek fire
(1000 acres) is also being managed by the team. Smokey conditions are
impeding intelligence gathering activities on the fire. Protection measures
have been completed for 28 structures at four separate sites along the
Salmon River.
ELK MOUNTAIN, Northwestern Land Office, Montana Department of Natural
Resources and Conservation. A Type II Incident Management Team (Gauger) is
assigned. This fire is 26 miles west of Whitefish, MT. Two road closures are
in place. Structure protection planning is underway for residences in Good
Creek and Star Meadows.
LEWIS CREEK II, Flathead National Forest. This fire is 50 miles southeast of
Kalispell, MT. It is burning in the Bob Marshall Wilderness.
HIDDEN CREEK, Clearwater National Forest. The fire is 12 miles southeast of
Powell, ID. Ignited by lightning on 8/11, the fire has burned into the
Mistake Fire of 1986.
SEVEN BLACKFOOT, Miles City Field Office, BLM. This fire is in a wilderness
study area 35 miles northwest of Jordan, MT. The fire is burning actively,
torching in pines, and is being driven by wind gusts up to 30 mph. Crews are
controlling the flank of the fire, but the head is still advancing.
THURSDAY, Eastern Montana Land Office, Montana Department of Natural
Resources and Conservation. These fires are lightning-caused starts in the
Broadus, MT area. All the fires in this group are contained except the
Phillips Ranch fire.
MCDONALD II, Lewis and Clark National Forest. The fire is 36 miles southwest
of Choteau, MT. No new information was received.
SOUTH FORK NEMOTE #4, Lolo National Forest. This fire is five miles east of
Alberton, MT. Residences two miles east of the fire and the community of
Alberton are at risk. After today, this fire will be included in the Upper
Nine Mile Complex.
PARKE PEAK, Glacier National Park. This fire was ignited by lightning on
7/23 in the northwest corner of the park. Fire activity has increased.
Problems with heavy fuel loading and inaccessible terrain are slowing
containment efforts.
TAYLOR SPRINGS FIRES, Bitterroot National Forest. This group of fires, 26
miles southeast of Darby, MT, consists of the Taylor Springs, Slate and five
other fires less than 100 acres each. No new information was received.
ELIZABETH, Clearwater National Forest. The fire is 33 miles northeast of
Pierce, ID. No new information was received.
SNOW CREEK, Clearwater National Forest. The fire is 30 miles northeast of
Pierce, ID. No new information was received.
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.
RANKIN, Salmon-Challis National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Suwyn) is assigned. This fire is 40 miles west of Challis, ID. The fire has
been very active, spotting across the Yankee Fork River. There are more than
15 structures threatened.
ELK VALLEY, Caribou National Forest. This lightning-caused fire is 20 miles
northeast of Montpelier, ID. The fire continues to burn actively in heavy
fuels. High winds and low humidity levels are hampering containment efforts.
CALDER CREEK, Upper Snake River District, South-Central Idaho Area, BLM.
This fire is 38 miles southwest of Pocatello, ID. The fire is burning in
rocky terrain. Due to variable winds, runs in many directions are making it
difficult for firefighters to contain.
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. Callihan, is assigned. The fire continues to burn actively on the
south end. It has made moderate runs with individual and group torching
observed. The 60 Marines who were trained as sawyers and Class C fallers
have been deployed to the fireline with their companies.
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. Firefighters are making good progress containing
fire spread to the east and northeast. Fire activity is continuing on the
west flank. Plans to allow residents to return to their homes have been put
on hold.
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 Darryl
Williams, is assigned. Fire activity continues to be subdued with lower
temperatures, higher humidity levels and periods of cloud cover. Helicopter
water drops are being used to stop eastward spread in light fuels along the
south bank of the Salmon River. Current threats are to residences in Secesh
and Warren, ranches, the War Eagle Lookout and improvements in the Salmon
River Corridor.
SHEEP PEAK, Payette National Forest. The fire is 22 miles northwest of
Council, ID. Air tankers and a Type I helicopter worked on the fire most of
yesterday.
DEEP HOG, State of Idaho. This human-caused fire is burning in grass, brush
and juniper fuels 35 miles southwest of Grandview, ID. Firefighters are
making good progress towards containment.
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. The only active fire in the complex is the
Oak Hill fire. This will be the last report unless significant events occur.
BRUIN POINT COMPLEX, Moab Field Office, BLM. This complex consists of the
Bruin Point and Range Creek fires 30 miles east of Price, UT.
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. Fire behavior was low to moderate yesterday despite high winds. Full
containment is expected today.
FLOSSIE COMPLEX, Payette National Forest. This fire is 50 miles northeast of
McCall, ID. No new information was received.
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 fires continue to be very active.
DIAMOND PEAK, Payette National Forest. This lightning-caused fire is 42
miles northeast of McCall, ID. No new information was received.
ENOS, Bridger-Teton National Forest. This fire is burning in the Teton
Wilderness 33 miles northeast of Jackson, WY. Major fire movement is to the
northeast towards an area that was burned in 1988. The fire is backing into
a blowdown area to the south that extends for about two to three miles. The
Enos Lake patrol cabin is threatened.
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.
TWIN PEAKS, Carson City Field Office, BLM. A Type II Incident Management
Team (Praytor) is assigned. This lightning-ignited fire is burning in pinyon
pine and juniper 50 miles east of Fallon, NV. A wind event pushed the fire
and it crested the Clan-Alpine Range. It is now burning on both sides of the
mountain range. Current threats are to ranches and a small community of
occupied cabins on the north side of the mountain.
CHOKE CHERRY, Elko Field Office, BLM. This fire is 14 miles east of Jackpot,
NV. The fire is burning in pinion pine, juniper, sagebrush and grass. High
winds caused the fire to actively spread in all directions. It is
threatening the historic California Trail and the historic "Indian Mike"
cabin to the north.
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. Unburned fuels continue to smolder in the interior of the fire.
Significant progress is being made toward containment of the Camp Creek
fire, which is the last active fire in the complex.
RABBIT, Elko Field Office, BLM. The fire is burning in pinyon pine, juniper,
sagebrush and grass 60 miles southeast of Elko, NV. Dozer lines are being
constructed and tied together from north to south and on the east side. The
west side of the fire is inaccessible to engines. Current threats are to
wildlife habitat, grazing and cultural resources.
PARSNIP, Ely Field Office, BLM. This fire is burning in sagebrush, dense
pinyon pine and juniper 30 miles northeast of Caliente, NV in a wilderness
study area. Four structures are threatened. The area around the structures
has been pre-treated with dozer lines and retardant.
TOLICHA PEAK, Las Vegas Field Office, BLM. The fire is burning in the Nellis
Air Force Range 30 miles north of Beatty, NV. It made a large run yesterday
after creeping in grass, brush and juniper fuels. Limited access and steep
terrain are slowing suppression efforts.
PHILLIPS RANCH, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. This fire is 50 miles
southeast of Ely, NV. The fire is being monitored. No new information was
received.
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 while burning through sage, white fir,
mountain mahogany and bristlecone pine fuels. No new information was
received.
RIGHT HAND, Carson City Field Office, BLM. This fire is burning in pinyon
pine and juniper 25 miles northeast of Reno, NV. No significant fire
activity was observed. Firefighters continue to blackline the eastern flank
of the fire.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN AREA LARGE FIRES:
KATE'S BASIN, Wind River Agency, BIA. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Carlson) will take over the fire today. The team will manage the Blondie #2
fire and this fire as a complex. The fire is 18 miles southwest of
Thermopolis, WY. The fire has made some major runs pushed by high winds.
BLONDIE #2, Wind River Agency, BIA. This lightning-caused fire is 26 miles
west of Thermopolis, WY. The fire continues to be pushed by major wind
events. It burned through a commercial timber sale area and is threatening
nearby ranches.
NORTH FORK, Arapaho-Roosevelt National Forest. This lightning-caused fire is
37 miles northwest of Fort Collins, CO. The fire received some moisture
yesterday afternoon. The current threat is to a subdivision.
BLACKHALL, Rawlins District, BLM. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Hartman) is assigned. This fire is four miles southeast of Encampment, WY.
Engines, handcrews and air tankers worked the fire yesterday. Current
threats are to a ranch house and outbuildings one-half mile north of the
fire.
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.
Crews are constructing fireline with the support of helicopters.
HAMILTON, Montrose District, BLM. This lightning-caused fire is 25 miles
northeast of Cortez, CO. Burnout operations continue on the north end of the
fire.
SHEEP MOUNTAIN, Rock Springs District, BLM. This lightning-caused fire is
close to Rock Spring, WY. The fire ran through 13 power line towers before
burning over a ranch. The ranch house was saved, but two barns and some
corrals were destroyed along with some ranch vehicles. Another ranch has
been evacuated. Highway 191 has been closed from Rock Springs to the Utah
border.
NORTHWEST AREA LARGE FIRES:
MAGPIE CREEK, Vale District, BLM. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Ostman) is assigned. This fire was started by lightning in the Powder River
Canyon, 16 miles northeast of Baker City, OR. Fuels are heavy sagebrush with
adjacent timber stands. Gusty, shifting winds and rugged terrain are making
suppression activities difficult. The Powder River is a wild and scenic
waterway.
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. Crews are making excellent
progress constructing fireline along the east flank of the fire in
conjunction with helicopter support. No major spots or slopovers have
occurred.
SIXPRONG COMPLEX, Washington State Lands. This fire is six miles northwest
of Roosevelt, WA. The fire is burning in flashy fuels with inaccessible
terrain and wind challenging containment efforts. Ten structures are
threatened by the fire, which continues to jump containment lines.
WHITE ELEPHANT RANCH, Prineville District, BLM. This fire is made up of two
lightning-caused fires 15 miles east of Grass Valley, OR that burned
together. The fire is running in grass, sagebrush and juniper and is
threatening grain fields and private property.
LOST CREEK, Oregon State Department of Forestry. This fire is burning in
grass on flat and rolling terrain 25 miles southeast of Prineville, OR. Air
tanker drops have assisted in slowing the fire's spread. 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 by agency personnel from a viewpoint and by helicopter.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA LARGE FIRES:
SAWMILL, Inyo National Forest. The fire, near Independence, CA, was ignited
on 8/5 by lightning. Steep terrain continues to hamper containment efforts.
Three spots outside the fireline have been located are being suppressed.
ARNOT 2, Stanislaus National Forest. This fire is 45 miles northeast of
Sonora, CA and is being monitored by district staff.
SOUTHWEST AREA LARGE FIRES:
PEAK, Tonto National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team (Joki) is
assigned. The fire is burning in dense brush and steep terrain six miles
south of Globe, AZ. Fire activity has been low. Helicopter water drops are
being made on hot spots in dense, old growth brush areas inaccessible to
crews and engines.
BELL, Las Vegas District, New Mexico State Forestry. This lightning-caused
fire was ignited on 8/7. It is burning in pinyon pine, juniper and grass 30
miles northwest of Tucumcari, NM. A burnout operation on the south flank is
underway.
RATTLESNAKE, Prescott National Forest. The fire was ignited on 8/7 near
Black Canyon City, AZ. The fire is burning in a canyon in the Castle
Wilderness. The fire is being monitored by USFS personnel.
OUTLOOK:
*** A RED FLAG WARNING IS POSTED IN PARTS OF WESTERN WYOMING FOR GUSTY
WINDS, DRY FUELS, VERY WARM TEMPERATURES AND VERY LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES
***
A dry southwest to west flow aloft will bring slightly warmer temperatures
to the northwest states, with no mention of thunderstorms. The moisture will
be to the south, where wet thunderstorms will occur in Colorado, New Mexico,
Arizona and southeast Utah.
High temperatures will range from the upper 70's to the mid 90's in most
areas and up to 110 in the deserts of western Utah, northern Arizona and
southern Nevada. Up to 115 degree temperatures will occur across the
southern California and Arizona desert areas. It will be about five degrees
warmer in the Northern Rockies today than it was yesterday, as the upper
ridge rebuilds slightly.
Minimum relative humidities will be in the low teens to upper 20's in most
areas, except drier in the hottest deserts. Gusty winds will still be a
factor in western Wyoming. Elsewhere, winds will be lighter and generally
under 20 mph from the west or southwest.
=> 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 12 at 00:15 UTC
EARTHQUAKES IN SOUTHWESTERN UNITED STATES
(29.0 TO 35.8 N, 102.0 TO 125.0 W)
Date Time (UTC) Lat Long Depth Magnitude
2000 AUG 11 14:09:18.00 34.8 N 118.9 W 1 km 2.9
35 miles S of Bakersfield, California
=> 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
1630 88 IVANHOE SAMPSON NC 3459 7825 PUBLIC REPORTED NICKEL SIZE HAIL AND
ESTD WINDS OF 50 TO 55 MPH (RDU)
1645 75 CURRIE PENDER NC 3446 7809 (ILM)
1710 175 10 S MANNING CLARENDON SC 3353 8021 CLARENDON COUNTY DISPATCH
REPORTED GOLF BALL SIZE HAIL BETWEEN MANNING AND LAKE MARION NEAR WAYBOO
BETWEEN 110PM AND 200 PM. (CAE)
1710 100 5 N FT SHAW CASCADE MT 4758 11181 FAIRFIELD BENCH (GTF)
1710 100 2 W FAIRFIELD TETON MT 4761 11203 FAIRFIELD BENCH (GTF)
1730 75 VAUGHN CASCADE MT 4756 11155 (GTF)
1740 175 1 W GREAT FALLS CASCADE MT 4751 11132 HAIL 2 INCHES DEEP ON GROUND
(GTF)
1745 88 3 S PAWLEYS ISLAND GEORGETOWN SC 3343 7913 PUBLIC REPORTED REPORTED
ON HIGHWAY 17 (ILM)
1749 100 10 S MANNING CLARENDON SC 3353 8021 RM COOPER LEADERSHIP CENTER
(CAMP BOB COOPER) REPORTED QUARTER-SIZE HAIL. (CAE)
1830 175 6 NE LOMA CHOUTEAU MT 4800 11039 (GTF)
1925 75 10 E BOX ELDER HILL MT 4831 10976 (GTF)
1928 88 2 NW WARRICK CHOUTEAU MT 4809 11065 (GTF)
2021 100 SANTEE CLARENDON SC 3349 8046 REPORTED BY COOPERS LANDING. (CAE)
2110 100 10 SE WHITEWATER PHILLIPS MT 4864 10743 (GGW)
2122 75 20 N SACO PHILLIPS MT 4879 10733 (GGW)
2135 300 6 S GLENTANA VALLEY MT 4874 10625 BASEBALL SIZE HAIL DAMAGED AND
VEHICLES (GGW)
2205 300 10 S OPHEIM VALLEY MT 4868 10639 (GGW)
2225 100 25 SW JORDAN GARFIELD MT 4702 10731 (GGW)
2225 75 DANIELS COUNTY DANIELS MT 4878 10548 (GGW)
2225 75 VIDOR ORANGE TX 3011 9401 (LCH)
2240 175 DANIELS COUNTY DANIELS MT 4878 10548 (GGW)
2315 175 20 E COHAGEN GARFIELD MT 4703 10611 (GGW)
2315 100 6 N REDSTONE SHERIDAN MT 4891 10493 (GGW)
2330 88 25 SW BROCKWAY MCCONE MT 4700 10619 (GGW)
2335 100 40 NW TERRY PRAIRIE MT 4725 10599 (GGW)
0030 88 8 NW GLENDIVE DAWSON MT 4719 10487 (GGW)
0235 175 BOTTINEAU BOTTINEAU ND 4883 10043 REPORTED BY PUBLIC. (BIS)
0325 75 ALBION CARTER MT 4518 10428 (BIL)
0335 75 UNDERWOOD MCLEAN ND 4745 10113 EVENT DURATION 20 MINUTES. REPORTED
BY PUBLIC. (BIS)
0350 75 BOYES CARTER MT 4526 10503 (BIL)
Wind Reports
Time Speed Location County State Lat Lon Comments
2144 UNK ST MARYS CAMDEN GA 3073 8155 LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED SEVERAL LARGE
TREES DOWN. (JAX)
2200 UNK RAGLEY BEAUREGARD LA 3051 9323 POWER LINES DOWN (LCH)
2200 UNK MOSS BLUFF CALCASIEU LA 3030 9321 POWER LINES DOWN (LCH)
2230 UNK ORANGE COUNTY ORANGE TX 3009 9388 TREES DOWNED. POWER LINES DOWN
(LCH)
2230 UNK HAMPSHIRE JEFFERSON TX 2985 9430 UTILITY POLES DOWN. NUMEROUS TREES
DOWN. (LCH)
2300 UNK PARIS LAMAR TX 3364 9553 PARIS POLICE DEPARTMENT REPORTS TREES AND
POWER LINES BLOWN DOWN BY THUNDERSTORM WINDS AT APPROXIMATELY 6 PM. (FTW)
2037 70 1 N DODSON PHILLIPS MT 4841 10823 (GGW)
2135 60 15 N HINSDALE VALLEY MT 4865 10708 (GGW)
2201 60 SUMATRA ROSEBUD MT 4661 10755 (BIL)
2210 75 OPHEIM VALLEY MT 4884 10639 (GGW)
2220 70 ROCK SPRINGS ROSEBUD MT 4681 10625 (BIL)
0550 UNK DEVILS LAKE RAMSEY ND 4809 9884 (FAR)
0630 UNK PARK RIVER WALSH ND 4840 9773 3W PARK RIVER (FAR)
0005 60 35 NNW TERRY PRAIRIE MT 4731 10563 (GGW)
0005 60 15 SE CIRCLE MCCONE MT 4723 10533 (GGW)
0017 60 10 SE HEREFORD MEADE SD 4426 10271 REPORTED BY STORM SPOTTER. (RAP)
0039 84 BLOOMFIELD DAWSON MT 4741 10493 (GGW)
0043 73 GLENDIVE DAWSON MT 4709 10473 (GGW)
0047 60 SAVAGE RICHLAND MT 4745 10434 TREES DOWNED (GGW)
0115 60 27 N WIBAUX WIBAUX MT 4743 10418 (GGW)
0120 70 3 SSE TROTTERS GOLDEN VALLEY ND 4727 10388 REPORTED BY COOPERATIVE
OBSERVER. (BIS)
0145 65 5 W GRASSY BUTTE MCKENZIE ND 4739 10337 REPORTED BY WEATHER SPOTTER
(ISN)
0215 60 MCKENZIE COUNTY MCKENZIE ND 4776 10344 REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT.
(ISN)
0312 60 15 E EKALAKA CARTER MT 4588 10419 (BIL)
0350 60 BERTHOLD WARD ND 4831 10173 REPORTED BY MEDIA. (BIS)
0356 58 BUFFALO HARDING SD 4558 10355 (RAP)
0417 94 (MIB)MINOT AFB WARD ND 4843 10136 (BIS)
Fields marked UNK are unknown
All Times UTC
Wind Gusts in MPH
Hail Sizes in 1/100 of an Inch (75 = 0.75")
=> Combined Search And Rescue Exercise To Be Held In Russia
Members of the U.S. Alaskan Command, Alaska Air National Guard, Alaska Army
National Guard, Canadian air forces and Russian air forces will conduct a
combined arctic search and rescue exercise in Russia, August 15-19, 2000.
The field training exercise, called Arctic SAREX 00, is designed to improve
the capability of American, Canadian and Russian forces to conduct search
and rescue operations in arctic regions. Field training will take place
August 16-17, at Leningrad military district (Levashovo airfield, Lake
Khepoyarve and Kasimovo airfield).
The training scenario involves the search and evacuation of the crew of an
international space station, which has made an emergency landing in the
water. Medical assistance to the crew of the space station by medical rescue
personnel will be conducted on land. United States, Canadian and Russian
forces will exercise crash site management, combined forces medical
procedures and patient handling. This is the seventh combined arctic SAREX.
=> Aerospace Software Firm And Civil Air Patrol Join Forces To Save Lives
SAN ANTONIO, TX (Aug. 18, 2000) - Today, Analytical Graphics, Inc., (AGI),
Malvern, PA, and Civil Air Patrol (CAP) unveil a high-tech tool that could
make the difference between life and death for hundreds of downed pilots.
The CAP-Satellite Tool KitŪ (STK) Search Tool, an analysis and visualization
software package specifically designed to help take the guesswork out of
CAP's search and rescue operations, is being introduced at the CAP National
Board and Annual Conference.
Civil Air Patrol, the civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, flies more
than 85% of all federal inland search and rescue missions. Using this new
software, search teams will develop, coordinate and optimize 3-D search
plans. Pilots review these computer simulations developed with actual
terrain elevation data to see what they should view on the ground from the
aircraft and refine the flight path for thorough coverage. After flying the
mission with the aid of Global Positioning System navigation units that
track the flight, the pilots can compare the real flight with the planned
mission to show gaps in coverage and quickly pinpoint areas that need to be
revisited.
"STK is space-age technology used by organizations such as NASA, Boeing,
Lockheed Martin, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the United States Air
Force," says Brigadier General James C. Bobick, national commander of Civil
Air Patrol, headquartered at Maxwell Air Force Base, AL. "AGI and CAP have
taken this widely accepted software and tailored it to support CAP's
emergency services."
Paul Graziani, president and CEO of AGI, says, "Our goal in this
collaboration is to help the Civil Air Patrol save lives. The CAP-STK Search
Tool will make CAP more efficient. Efficiency will save time, and in
emergency services, time can mean the difference between life and death."
For more information on the CAP-STK Search Tool or the Civil Air Patrol call
1-800-FLY-2338 or visit www.capnhq.gov.
Analytical Graphics, Inc., provides commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) analysis
and visualization software solutions to more than 23,000 aerospace industry
professionals through its core product Satellite Tool Kit and a series of
specialized STK add-on modules. STK supports end-to-end aerospace systems
from mission planning through operations and is available free of charge to
all aerospace professionals.
Basic applications include calculating and visualizing a vehicle's position
and attitude, determining acquisition times, and analyzing the vehicle's
field of view. The core functions of STK can be extended with a wide range
of add-on modules from AGI that address specialized analysis needs, such as
detailed communication link analysis, collision analysis, coverage analysis,
maneuver planning, orbit determination, and real-time visualization.
For more about Analytical Graphics, Inc., the STK software suite, or how to
obtain a free copy of STK on CD-ROM, call (800) 220-4785 or (610) 578-1000,
visit www.stk.com, or e-mail info{at}stk.com.
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W. Pacific
Ewiniar has become a typhoon and was located south of Japan near 27.5N
137.4E at 12:00 UTC. The typhoon has been moving in a northwesterly
direction at 20 knots with maximum sustained winds estimated at 65 knots,
gusts to 80 knots. The remnant of typhoon Jelawat is located over China to
the southwest of Shanghai.
http://www.osei.noaa.gov/Events/Tropical/W_Pacific/TRCewiniar224_GM.jpg
E. Pacific
Tropical depression 10E was located south-southwest of Cabo San Lucas near
18.0N 110.2W at 15:00 UTC. 10E has been moving in a westerly direction at 10
knots with maximum sustained winds estimated at 30 knots, gusts to 40 knots.
http://www.osei.noaa.gov/Events/Tropical/E_Pacific/TRC10e224_G10.jpg
E. Atlantic
Hurricane Alberto was located east of Bermuda near 32.7N 58.7W at 21:00 UTC.
Alberto was moving in a northerly direction at 12 knots with maximum
sustained winds estimated at 75 knots, gusts to 90 knots.
http://www.osei.noaa.gov/Events/Tropical/Atlantic/TRCalberto224_G8.jpg
Idaho, Montana
A few heat signatures (red) from fires in Idaho, western Montana, and
Wyoming are visible in this NOAA-12 image. Clouds have moved into the area
and obscured many of the heat signatures and smoke.
http://www.osei.noaa.gov/Events/Fires/US_Northwest/FHSusID223_N2.jpg
N. America
The GOES-8 image and the TOMS image show a smoke plume that crosses into
Canada north of North Dakota and then sweeps south into Illinois.
http://www.osei.noaa.gov/Events/Fires/US_Midwest/FSMusND223_G8.jpg
Nevada
Heat signatures (red) and smoke (light blue) are visible from the 20,000
acre Twin Peak fire and the 6,000 acre Rabbit fire.
http://www.osei.noaa.gov/Events/Fires/US_Southwest/FSMHSusNV224_N2.jpg
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