The USA Disaster Situation Report
The Daily USA Disaster Situation Report
For August 17, 2000
Christopher Effgen, Editor, host{at}disastercenter.com
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=> Special Request Do you have a disaster related question for the
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=> 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
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=> USA Daily Temperature Extremes
National Temperature Extremes
High Wed...119 At Death Valley CA
Low Thu...31 At Meacham OR
=> Special Request
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regarding their policies on funding for the National Weather Service,
disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, recovery and warnings. If you
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=> Current Atlantic Hurricane Forecast
The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on tropical storm
Alberto...located about 995 miles west-southwest of the westernmost Azores
Islands.
A strong and well-organized tropical wave is located about 550 miles east of
the Lesser Antilles this morning. The wave is accompanied by
showers...thunderstorms...and strong gusty winds as it moves westward at
10-15 mph. Although upper-level winds appear to be a little less favorable
for development than they were yesterday... This system has the potential to
become a tropical depression at any time during the next day or two.
Interests throughout the Lesser Antilles should monitor the progress of this
system.
The tropical wave in the far eastern Atlantic a few hundred miles southwest
of the Cape Verde Islands remains disorganized. Development...if any..will
be slow to occur.
Elsewhere...tropical storm formation is not expected through Friday.
=> Current Active National Weather Service Warnings:
Active Warnings:
Updated Thu Aug 17 11:49:48 2000
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 32.9 NORTH...LONGITUDE 44.4 WEST
CHANCES OF CENTER OF THE STORM PASSING WITHIN 65 NAUTICAL MILES
OF LISTED LOCATIONS THROUGH 2AM AST SUN AUG 20 2000
LOCATION A B C D E LOCATION A B C D E
33.0N 47.0W 38 X X X 38 35.0N 48.5W 12 4 1 2 19
33.9N 48.0W 22 1 1 X 24
COLUMN DEFINITION PROBABILITIES IN PERCENT
A IS PROBABILITY FROM NOW TO 2AM FRI
FOLLOWING ARE ADDITIONAL PROBABILITIES
B FROM 2AM FRI TO 2PM FRI
C FROM 2PM FRI TO 2AM SAT
D FROM 2AM SAT TO 2AM SUN
E IS TOTAL PROBABILITY FROM NOW TO 2AM SUN
X MEANS LESS THAN ONE PERCENT
Special Marine
Florida
* SPECIAL MARINE WARNING FOR... - THE GULF OF MEXICO COASTAL WATERS FROM
GULF SIDE OF THE LOWER KEYS OUT TO 20 NM - THE GULF OF MEXICO AND FLORIDA
STRAITS COASTAL WATERS FROM KEY WEST TO 20 NM WEST OF DRY TORTUGAS...AND 20
NM NORTH TO 60 NM SOUTH OF DRY TORTUGAS - THE FLORIDA STRAITS COASTAL WATERS
FROM WEST END OF THE SEVEN MILE BRIDGE TO KEY WEST OUT 20 NM ON ATLANTIC
SIDE * UNTIL 1235 PM EDT
North Carolina
* SPECIAL MARINE WARNING FOR... COASTAL WATERS FROM OCRACOKE INLET TO SURF
CITY, NC OUT 40 NM * UNTIL 130 AM EDT
Non Precipitation
Arkansas
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT TODAY FOR MOST OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS...
Illinois
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT TODAY FOR PORTIONS OF EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI AND
SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS...
Kentucky
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT TODAY FOR MUCH OF SOUTHEAST MISSOURI...THE
SOUTHERN TIP OF ILLINOIS...AND MOST OF WESTERN KENTUCKY...
Louisiana
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT TODAY AND FRIDAY FOR ALL OF NORTH
LOUISIANA...EAST TEXAS...SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS AND MCCURTAIN COUNTY IN
SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA...
Missouri
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT TODAY FOR PORTIONS OF EAST CENTRAL MISSOURI AND
SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS...
Oklahoma
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT TODAY AND FRIDAY FOR ALL OF NORTH
LOUISIANA...EAST TEXAS...SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS AND MCCURTAIN COUNTY IN
SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA...
Texas
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT TODAY AND FRIDAY FOR ALL OF NORTH
LOUISIANA...EAST TEXAS...SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS AND MCCURTAIN COUNTY IN
SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA...
=> 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
Tornado probability today is less than 2%
Hail Risk - Slightly Moderate
The 5% probability area for hail 3/4 inch or larger covers central west to
eastern Missouri, Illinois except the far northern and far southern areas,
Indiana, Kentucky except the far southern area, Ohio except the far
northeastern area, and central and western West Virginia.
The 15% probability area covers central east and central Missouri, Illinois,
except the northern and far southern area, the southwest 1/2 of Indiana, far
southeast Ohio, and the north 1/2 of Kentucky.
Wind Risk - Moderate
The 5% probability area for wind in excess of 50 knots covers central west
to eastern Missouri, Illinois except the far northern and far southern area,
Indiana, Kentucky except the far southern area, Ohio except the far
northeastern area, and central and western West Virginia.
The 15% probability area covers central east and central Missouri, Illinois,
except the northern and far southern areas, Indiana except the far northern
area, Ohio except the northeatern area, the northern 1/2 of Kentucky, and
northwest West Virginia.
The 25% probability area covers central east and central Illinois, Indiana
except the northern and far southeastern areas, northern Kentucky, and Ohio
except the northern and eastern areas.
The 35% probability area southeast Indiana and southwest Ohio.
Tomorrow's Risk - Slightly Moderate
The risk area tomorrow covers northeast South Carolina, central and eastern
North Carolina, Virginia except the western area, eastern West Virginia,
Maryland, Delaware, far south southeastern Pennsylvania, and southern New
Jersey.
The greatest risk area is located around central and eastern North Carolina.
Areas at a lesser degree of risk include northeast Arkansas, Tennessee,
northern Mississippi, norhtern Alabama, northern Georgia, and south
southeast Kentucky.
=> Precipitation Forecast and Excessive Rainfall Forecast
Precipitation Forecast
The 24 hr precipitation forecast is calling for over an inch of rainfall
over central and southeast Indiana, far northern Kentucky and far
southeastern Ohio.
The 24 - 48 hr precipitation forecast is calling for over an inch of
rainfall over east central and north northeast North Carolina, and south
southeast Virginia.
Excessive Rainfall Forecast
Isolated rainfall amounts of greater than 2 inches are
possible...Particularly over the upper Ohio Valley... Which could lead to
local runoff problems.
=> USA Flood Report
NATIONAL HYDROLOGIC SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HEADQUARTERS
0830 AM EDT THU AUG 17 2000
FLOOD SUMMARY
SOUTHWEST MONSOON BRINGS SCATTERED FLOODING
Although the Southwest Monsoon has been active this summer (in
some cases dry lightning associated with it has ignited
wildfires), it has been relatively dry until recently. Lowland
and street flooding affected areas in southeastern California,
southern Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico and Colorado.
FLASH FLOODING:
Flood/Flash Flood Warnings and/or Urban and Small Stream Flood
Advisories were issued over the last day for the following
locations (in alphabetical order, by state):
Arizona: Coconino, Gila, Mojave and Navaho Counties
California: San Bernardino and San Diego Counties
Colorado: Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Clear Creek, Gilpin,
Jefferson, Larimer, Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedwick and
Washington Counties
A road was washed out in the Bobcat Fire burns area of
Larimer County
Nebraska: Duel County
Nevada: Clark County
Numerous roads in southern Nevada were flooded last
evening.
New Mexico: Catron County
North Carolina: Gates County
Puerto Rico: the Municipalities of Adjuntas, Aguadilla,
Anasco, Camuy, Hatillo, Isbela, Juyaya, Lares, Las Marias,
Moca, Quebradillas, San Sebastian ant Utado
RIVER FLOODING:
Rivers and streams with locations either above flood stage or
expected to rise above flood stage include (in alphabetical
order, by state):
Alaska: Chena, Salcha, and Tanana Rivers
=> USA Fire Report and Forecast
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SITUATION REPORT
THURSDAY, AUGUST 17, 2000 - 0530 MDT
NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS LEVEL V
CURRENT SITUATION:
Thirteen new large fires were reported, including five in the Northern
Rockies Area and three in the Eastern Great Basin Area. Containment was
reached on 12 fires, three of which were in Nevada. Total acres burned
this year has now topped five million. Initial attack of new lightning
starts was moderate to heavy in the Great Basin and California. Winds are
forecast to increase in the western portion of the Great Basin today, but
lightning activity should be restricted to the southern part of the
country. The National Interagency Coordination Center continues to
process numerous orders for aircraft, crews, equipment and overhead. Very
high to extreme fire indices have been reported in all 11 western states,
plus Texas and North Dakota.
NORTHERN ROCKIES AREA LARGE FIRES:
An Area Command Team (Edrington) is assigned to manage the large fires in
the Hamilton area. An Area Command Team (Mann) is assigned to manage the
large fires in southwest Montana. An Area Command Team (Meuchel) is
assigned to manage the large fires in central Montana. A Type I Incident
Management Team (Wands) is assigned to manage the large fires in northwest
Montana. 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 fire is spreading downslope into the upper portions of
the Sheafman Creek drainage. It is also moving up the Canyon Creek
drainage. Fire activity is more vigorous above 6000 feet elevation.
Approximately 900 structures are still threatened.
VALLEY COMPLEX, Bitterroot National Forest. Two Type I Incident
Management Teams (Frye and Myer) are assigned. Myer's team will manage
the north end of the complex as the Skalkaho Complex beginning today.
These fires are seven miles south of Darby, MT. One cabin in Little
Sleeping Child area has been confirmed destroyed. Action is focusing on
structure protection for more than one thousand residences in the Sleeping
Child, Little Sleeping Child, East Fork, Springer, Bonanza, West Fork,
Hughes Creek and Lost Trail Pass areas.
WILDERNESS COMPLEX, Bitterroot National Forest. A Type II Incident
Management Team (Cook) is assigned. The complex consists of 20 fires in
the Selway-Bitterroot and Frank Church River of No Return Wildernesses, 40
miles southwest of Hamilton, MT. Large fires included in this complex
include the Hamilton, Lonely, Fitz, Thirty, Echo and Gabe. An inversion
limited fire growth in the morning but activity picked up once the
inversion lifted in the afternoon.
UPPER NINEMILE COMPLEX, Lolo National Forest. A Type I Incident
Management Team (Bennett) is assigned. The Army's 20th Engineers
Battalion from Ft. Hood, Texas, commanded by LTC Shumway, is assigned.
These fires are burning 25 miles northwest of Missoula, MT. Crews and
equipment were removed from one division due to intense fire behavior.
Progress continues on the southeast flank of the Ninemile fire where the
Ninemile Valley is threatened. The Alpine fire is not currently staffed
due to hazardous terrain and shifting winds. The South Fork Nemote #4
fire has escaped containment lines on the southeast corner.
RYAN GULCH, Southwestern Land Office, Montana Department of Natural
Resources and Conservation. A Type I Incident Management Team (Melton) is
assigned. This fire is 15 miles east of Clinton, MT. Winds have
moderated, allowing crews to make good progress constructing fireline
around slopovers on the northwest and northeast corners of the fire. A
burnout operation on the northeast part of the fire is underway.
THOMPSON FLAT COMPLEX, Lolo National Forest. A Type II Incident
Management Team (Hoff) is assigned. This is a complex of six fires in the
vicinity of Superior, MT. Crews are progressing with fireline
construction on the east perimeter of the Thompson Flat fire. Fireline
construction and burnout operations continue near the Trout Creek
residences on the Landowner fire. Four residences and 15 outbuildings are
threatened.
CLEAR CREEK DIVIDE COMPLEX, Flathead Agency, BIA. A Type I Incident
Management Team (MacGregor) is assigned. This complex, 60 miles northwest
of Missoula, consists of the Clear Creek, Vanderburg, Siegel and Magpie
fires. Helicopter bucket work is supporting a burnout operation on the
east side of the Vanderburg. Evacuation plans are in place for the
communities of Magpie Creek, Revais Creek and Dixon. Resources from this
fire are providing initial attack action on the nearby Schley fire.
MONTURE/SPREAD RIDGE, Lolo National Forest. A Type I Incident Management
Team (Waterbury) is assigned. The fires are 15 miles east of Seeley Lake,
MT. Both fires continue to spread under current weather conditions. The
Monture fire is threatening structures in the Bob Marshall Wilderness as
it moves north. The Spread fire has crossed the Falls Creek drainage and
is running toward the northeast.
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 estimated containment date has been postponed due to
extremely difficult terrain and fuels.
SCHLEY, Flathead Agency, BIA. This human-caused fire was started on 8/15
near the town of Evaro, MT. No structures are threatened.
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.
Crews were forced off part of the fireline for the second day in a row due
to extremely active burning, and 30 chains of fireline were lost. Good
progress has been made on other parts of the fireline. Poor visibility is
deterring accurate mapping.
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/Coyote Springs, Skalkaho Pass, Lick Creek
and Copper Creek fires, 30 miles southwest of Philipsburg, MT. Fire
behavior has been observed to be primarily on the ground with occasional
torching. Poor visibility due to smoke has limited helicopter water
bucket support.
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. Threatened resources include timber, a watershed and
endangered species habitat. No new information was received.
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. Little fire activity has
been noted. Due to topography, heavy duff and roots, complete containment
of a portion of the fireline will not be possible until significant
moisture is received.
CANYON FERRY COMPLEX, Helena National Forest. This complex, located 12
miles north of Helena, MT, consists of the Bucksnort and Cave Gulch fires.
Fuels within the perimeter have been burning actively throughout the day.
Some unburned fuel still exists near the fireline in two divisions.
BURNT FLATS, Clearwater area, Idaho State Department of Lands. A Type II
Incident Management Team (Ostman) is assigned. The fire is three miles
from Whitebird, ID. The fire continues to move east through timber and
brush. Short crown runs, torching and mid-range spotting have been
observed. The fire is threatening firelines in Jimmie Creek and Free Use
Roads. Beyond these firelines are an electronic site and the town of
Grangeville.
BEAVER CREEK, Gallatin National Forest. A Type II Incident Management
Team (Duke) is assigned. This fire is south of Big Sky, MT. The main
fire activity has consisted of some torching and spotting on the east
perimeter. Crews are anchoring the south end of the fire to Boat Mountain
and suppressing spot fires in Carrot and Sage Basins. A morning inversion
delayed aerial reconnaissance.
STONE YOUNG, Kootenai National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Colla) is assigned. The complex consists of the Young, Lydia, Stone Hill
and Cliff Point fires near Eureka, MT. Threat is to 162 structures in the
community of Pinkham Creek, which is north of the fires.
KOOTENAI COMPLEX, Kootenai National Forest. A Type II Incident Management
Team (Cowin) is assigned. This complex consists of 34 fires that are 20
miles northwest of Libby, MT. Nine more fires were staffed yesterday. At
least two new starts have been added to the complex. Structure protection
plans and evacuation plans are being made for the approximately 100
buildings which are threatened.
TROY SOUTH, Kootenai National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Berndt) is assigned. This complex of 41 fires is near Troy, MT. Five of
the fires are high priority due to threats to a municipal watershed and
structures in the city of Troy. A structure protection plan is being
developed. Difficult access has been hindering effective reconnaissance
and suppression efforts.
ELK MOUNTAIN, Northwestern Land Office, Montana Department of Natural
Resources and Conservation. A Type II Incident Management Team (Gauger)
is assigned. This fire is 30 miles east of Libby, MT. Crews are working
to contain spots on the east side of the fire. Patrol and holding of
existing fireline continues.
NORTHWEST LAND OFFICE (NWLO) IA COMPLEX, Northwestern Land Office, Montana
Department of Natural Resources and Conservation. These fires are all
within 45 miles of Kalispell, MT. The total number of fires in the
complex has been reduced to 18 due to containment being achieved on some.
Progress is being made on the Bald Hill and Metcalf fires, including
containment of a ten acre slopover on the north end of the Bald Hill fire.
CHIPMUNK, Flathead National Forest. The fire is burning in spruce,
subalpine fir and brush 45 miles southeast of Kalispell, MT. Firefighters
are locating strategic points and beginning structure protection planning.
The fire is observed to have a rate of spread of one to two miles per hour
with some torching.
GREEN MOUNTAIN, Kootenai National Forest. This fire started on 8/11, five
miles southeast of Noxon, MT. A spot fire on the east side has been the
priority. Strong winds are challenging containment efforts.
MALONEY CREEK, Clearwater Area, Idaho State Department of Lands. A Type
II Incident Management Team (Specht) is assigned. This fire is 12 miles
southeast of Craigmont, ID. Strong southwest winds have pushed the fire
up side canyons in Eagle and Deer Creeks. The fire continues to burn
underneath the powerline which is part of the regional grid. Four
additional outbuildings have been destroyed.
THREE BEARS, Nez Perce National Forest. A Type II Incident Management
Team (Cones) is assigned. This fire is on both sides of the Salmon River,
29 miles from Elk City, ID. The fire is currently burning actively in Big
Squaw Creek, Rattlesnake Creek and Bargamin Creek. Dry fuels and rolling
material on steep terrain are causing rapid downhill spread. Fire spread
on the north side of the Salmon River is estimated at 3/4 to one mile per
day.
LEWIS CREEK II, Flathead National Forest. This fire is burning in the Bob
Marshall Wilderness 50 miles southeast of Kalispell, MT. Two trails in
the immediate area have been closed. A historic lookout is threatened and
has been wrapped with fire shelter material.
SPRUCE COMPLEX, Yellowstone National Park. This is a complex of 11 fires
in Yellowstone National Park. The Thumb, Star, Fred, Boundary and Lost
fires are staffed. Cabin protection is occurring along the south boundary
of the park in anticipation of the Enos fire's approach. The park road
has been temporarily closed between West Thumb and Flagg Ranch at the
south entrance.
NORTHWEST PEAKS COMPLEX, Idaho Panhandle National Forest. The fires are
burning in subalpine fir and spruce seven miles southeast of Eastport, ID.
Single and multiple group torching and 20 to 40 acre runs have been noted.
Fuels are continuous from the fire north to the Canadian border.
Threatened resources include wildlife habitat, timber production and
scenic areas.
MAUDLOW/TOSTON, Central Land Office, Montana Department of Natural
Resources and Conservation. These fires are 25 miles north of Belgrade,
MT. Approximately 20 ranches have been evacuated from Maudlow through
three miles south. Two outbuildings in Maudlow have been destroyed.
MCDONALD II, Lewis and Clark National Forest. The fire is 36 miles
southwest of Choteau, MT. No new information was received.
HIDDEN CREEK, Clearwater National Forest. The fire is 12 miles southeast
of Powell, ID. The north perimeter has become inactive and the fire is
backing toward Big Sand Creek. Occasional torching has been noted on the
east and south perimeters. The fire is being monitored by US Forest
Service personnel.
HELEN CREEK, Flathead National Forest. This fire is 22 miles south of
Spotted Bear, MT. Threatened resources are three administrative
structures and one pack bridge. The fire is being monitored by US Forest
Service personnel.
FROG LAKE, Clearwater National Forest. The fire is 16 miles southeast of
Powell, ID. The fire is being monitored by US Forest Service personnel.
ELIZABETH, Clearwater National Forest. The fire is 33 miles northeast of
Pierce, ID. The fire is being monitored by US Forest Service personnel.
SNOW CREEK, Clearwater National Forest. The fire is 30 miles northeast of
Pierce, ID. The fire is being monitored by US Forest Service personnel.
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 I Incident Management Team
(Stam) is assigned. This fire is 40 miles west of Challis, ID. Extremely
dry fuels and low humidities continue to hamper containment efforts.
DRY FORK II, Vernal Field Office, BLM. The fire is burning in pinyon
pine, juniper, aspen, fir and lodgepole pine 20 miles northwest of Vernal,
UT. No new information was reported.
SWAINS, South Central State of Utah. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Burdick) is assigned. This human-caused fire is burning east of Holden,
UT. Fire activity includes interior torching and some minor runs.
Thunderstorms moved through the area causing swirling winds. A
significant amount of rain fell on parts of the fire.
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. Active burning and torching has been
observed on parts of the fire. Sprinkler systems at developed sites are
operational.
TRAIL CREEK, Boise National Forest. This fire is five miles south of
Atlanta, ID. The fire is actively spreading to the north and east in
heavy bug killed spruce and fir with uphill runs and spotting up to
one-half mile ahead. A structural protection group has been formed and is
developing a contingency plan for Atlanta. Crews supported by helicopters
and air tankers are making good progress on the north and west flanks.
NICK, Payette National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Saleen) is assigned. This fire is burning in subalpine fir 12 miles east
of McCall, ID. Firefighters continue to develop structure protection
zones around Krassel work station and the Zena Ranch. One private
individual was evacuated by air.
CLEAR CREEK, Salmon-Challis National Forest. A Type I Incident Management
Team (Hart) is assigned. A Type I Incident Management Team (Hutchinson)
has been assigned to transition with Hart's team. 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 arrival of
several large pieces of logging equipment has accelerated fuel reduction
efforts along the Salmon River Road. This is being done to support
preparation of the contingency fireline above the town of Salmon and its
watershed.
BURGDORF JUNCTION, Payette National Forest. A Type I Incident Management
Team (Dague) is assigned. The 3rd Battalion 16th Field Artillery from Ft.
Hood, Texas, commanded by LTC Darryl Williams, is assigned. The fire is
23 miles north of McCall, ID. Primary fire spread is out of the Rabbit
Creek drainage toward Republican Flats. Helicopter water drops have been
used to slow fire spread on the northwest and northeast perimeters.
ELK VALLEY, Caribou National Forest. This lightning-caused fire is 20
miles northeast of Montpelier, ID. Firefighters are making excellent
containment progress. Crews continue to reinforce firelines and mopup.
GLADE, Grand Teton National Park. This lightning-caused fire is 12 miles
north of Colter Bay, WY. Fire behavior is moderate to extreme. U.S.
Highway 89 has been closed from Lizard Creek Campground to Grant Village
in Yellowstone National Park.
BLIND, Bridger-Teton National Forest. The fire is southeast of Alpine,
WY. Dry fuels and windy conditions continue to cause extreme fire
behavior, including crowing and long range spotting.
FONTENELLE, Bridger-Teton National Forest. This lightning-caused fire is
northeast of Cokeville, WY. Extreme fire behavior continues with long
range spotting and torching. Current threats are to private and public
lands and to many natural gas wells.
HALF MOON, Bridger-Teton National Forest. A Type II Incident Management
Team (Carr) is assigned. This fire is near Pinedale, WY. Firefighters
are making good progress toward containment goals. Minimal perimeter
growth has been noted.
TRIANGLE, Bridger-Teton National Forest. A Type II Incident Management
Team (Carr) is assigned. This fire is burning near Pinedale, WY. This is
the last report for this fire. It will be combined with the Half Moon
fire today and be managed as the Half Moon Complex.
LOOKOUT POINT, Payette National Forest. The fire is 51 miles east of
McCall, ID. Structure protection at Taylor Ranch and Cabin Creek
continues to be provided by 12 smokejumpers. This fire has burned into
the Diamond Peak fire. Both will be reported as the Diamond Peak fire as
of today.
DIAMOND PEAK, Payette National Forest. This lightning-caused fire is 42
miles northeast of McCall, ID. Fire activity has moderated with decreased
winds.
MORSE, Salmon-Challis National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Suwyn) is assigned. The fire is burning in grass, sagebrush and douglas
fir 12 miles southeast of Ellis, ID. No new information was reported.
ENOS, Bridger-Teton National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Zimmerman) is assigned. This fire is burning in the Teton Wilderness 33
miles northeast of Jackson, WY. Fire activity continues to increase as
evidenced by a substantial convection column.
MORAN, Grand Teton National Park. This fire is burning in the Teton
Range, west of Jackson Lake at Moran Canyon. The fire continues to burn
with great intensity in very heavy fuels. A major concern is ash fallout
at Colter Bay. Firefighters are attempting to secure the southern flank.
WILCOX, Grand Teton National Park. The fire is five miles northwest of
Colter Bay, WY. Fire activity is extreme, with significant runs, torching
and spotting up to one-quarter mile. It is burning east and north along
the west shore of Jackson Lake. The fire is being monitored by air and
water.
HETCHMAN, Targhee National Forest. The fire is 30 miles east of Ashton,
ID. It is actively burning in the Jedediah Smith Wilderness Area. The
fire is being monitored by air.
FLOSSIE COMPLEX, Payette National Forest. This fire is 50 miles northeast
of McCall, ID. Fire behavior has been calm due to light winds.
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 Salmon River Lodge burnout operations have
been successfully completed.
SOUTH ZONE WILDERNESS COMPLEX, Salmon-Challis National Forest. This fire
is 50 miles northwest of Challis, ID. These fires are being monitored for
fire growth and behavior. The fires are very active, even at higher
elevations.
INDIAN/PROSPECT, Payette National Forest. The fire is 33 miles east of
McCall, ID.
NORTH SHELLROCK, Payette National Forest. The fire is 55 miles east of
McCall, ID. It is currently being monitored from the air.
SOUTH SHELLROCK, Payette National Forest. The fire is burning in the
Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness Area 55 miles east of McCall,
ID. It is currently being monitored from the air.
CHOURNOS, Northwest Utah State. This fire is 30 miles west of Ogden, UT.
No new information was reported.
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.
SOUTH WILLOW, Winnemucca Field Office, BLM. The fire is burning in
sagebrush, grass and juniper 60 miles west of Winnemucca, NV.
Firefighters have been able to hold all the firelines.
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. The fire received light precipitation. All resources have
been demobilized.
PHILLIPS RANCH, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The fire is 50 miles
southeast of Ely, NV. USFS personnel are monitoring the fire. The fire
received light precipitation.
MAMMOTH, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The fire is burning in white
fir 75 miles southwest of Ely, NV. It started on 8/2 in the Grant Range
Wilderness Area. On 8/11 the fire grew to its present size due to strong
gusty winds. The fire has not been active due to some light
precipitation.
CHERRY, Ely Field Office, BLM. This fire is 30 miles northwest of Ely,
NV. Due to its inaccessibility, the fire is being monitored by BLM
personnel. No new information was received.
LITTLE WATER, Humboldt National Forest. This fire is 60 miles southeast
of Elko, NV. The fire was not active due to rain and cloud cover.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN AREA LARGE FIRES:
HELL'S CANYON, Rawlins District, BLM. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Hartman) is assigned. Cooler weather is helping containment efforts.
KATE'S BASIN COMPLEX, Wind River Agency, BIA. A Type I Incident
Management Team (Lohrey) is assigned. This complex includes the Kate's
Basin and the Blondie #2 fires, eight miles southwest of Thermopolis, WY.
A spike camp has been established on the west side of the fire which will
increase crew efficiency.
FLAGPOLE MOUNTAIN, South Dakota State Forestry. A Type II Incident
Management Team (Gardner) is assigned. This fire is near the town of Hot
Springs, SD. Firefighters are making good progress towards containment
goals.
BURRO FLATS, Shoshone National Forest. The fire is 12 miles south of
Dubois, WY. It is burning in the Fitzpatrick Wilderness at high
elevations. The fire is being held in check with hose lays and helicopter
water drops. A major wilderness trail runs through the fire area. It is
closed to public use.
SHEEP MOUNTAIN, Rock Springs District, BLM. A Type II Incident Management
Team (Carlson) is assigned. This lightning-caused fire is near Rock
Springs, WY. Firefighters are making good progress on firelines on the
north and south ends of the fire.
HOGBACK, Craig Dispatch Center Counties. This fire is five miles south of
Meeker, CO. No new information was received.
BLACKHALL, Rawlins District, BLM. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Hartman) is assigned. Firefighters are making significant progress
towards containment due to overcast skies, higher humidities and small
amounts of rain.
WOODS CANYON, Custer Dispatch Center Counties. The fire is 10 miles
northwest of Hulett, WY. It is being staffed by Wyoming State and Crook
County resources. No new information was received.
NORTHWEST AREA LARGE FIRES:
MILEPOST 244, Umatilla National Forest. A Type II Incident Management
Team (Jackson) is assigned. The fire is burning in grass, brush and
timber five miles southeast of Gibbon, OR. An inversion remained over the
fire until early afternoon. Crews are constructing and holding firelines
and conducting a burnout operation. Road closures are being planned to
limit public access to the fire area.
FLAT CREEK, Wenatchee National Forest. This lightning-caused fire is 18
miles northwest of Stehekin, WA, in the Glacier Peak Wilderness.
Monitoring by agency personnel from a viewpoint and by helicopter
continues.
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA LARGE FIRES:
DEADWOOD, Tahoe National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Walker) is assigned. This human-caused fire is burning in timber ten
miles northeast of Foresthill, CA. Heavy spotting and flame lengths up to
50 feet have been observed.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA LARGE FIRES:
HIGHWAY, Fresno-Kings Ranger Unit, California Department of Forestry.
This human-caused fire is 28 miles northeast of Fresno, CA. No new
information was received.
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. No fire activity has been detected within the
containment lines.
RATTLESNAKE, Prescott National Forest. The fire was ignited on 8/7 near
Black Canyon City, AZ. The fire is burning in a canyon with limited
access in the Castle Creek Wilderness. The fire is being monitored by
USFS personnel.
SOUTHERN AREA LARGE FIRES:
POST OAK, Texas State Forest Service. This fire is burning in heavy oak,
pinyon pine and juniper 30 miles west of Austin, TX. Two outbuildings
have been destroyed. Low fuel moisture, spotting and torching are causing
challenges to containment efforts. National Guard Blackhawk helicopters
are assisting.
C & R, Texas State Forest Service. The fire is 60 miles east of Waco. It
is burning actively in pine, brush and grass. National Guard Chinooks
have been doing water drops to assist suppression efforts.
OUTLOOK:
A dry southwest to west flow aloft will prevail over Washington, Oregon,
Idaho and Montana. Further south, monsoon moisture will continue to bring
a possibility of thunderstorms to the four corners states and to Nevada
and Wyoming. Poor smoke dispersal will continue today, and as a result
many valleys in the northern Rockies will have low visibility throughout
the afternoon hours.
Winds will generally be southwest to west at 10 to 20 mph. In the western
Great Basin, ridgetop winds will increase out of the southwest by late
afternoon and gusts of 25 to 35 mph are possible.
High temperatures will range from the 80'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
deserts of southern California and southwest Arizona. Afternoon relative
humidities will range from the low teens to the 20's in most areas, except
drier in the hottest deserts and valleys.
A fire weather watch is posted in the Florida panhandle for low relative
humidities.
=> 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 17 at 00:15 UTC
EARTHQUAKES IN WEST CENTRAL UNITED STATES
(35.8 TO 40.3 N, 102.0 TO 125.0 W)
Date Time (UTC) Lat Long Depth Magnitude
2000 AUG 15 21:07:05.00 37.5 N 118.6 W 12 km 3.0
15 miles NW of Bishop, California
EARTHQUAKES IN NORTHWESTERN UNITED STATES
(40.3 TO 50.0 N, 102.0 TO 125.0 W)
Date Time (UTC) Lat Long Depth Magnitude
2000 AUG 16 14:30:24.00 40.4 N 124.0 W 22 km 2.8
30 miles SSE of Eureka, California
EARTHQUAKES IN STATE OF ALASKA
Date Time (UTC) Lat Long Depth Magnitude
2000 AUG 16 13:34:01.18 50.8 N 178.2 W 33 km 3.7
100 miles SW of Adak, Alaska
=> Yesterday's USA Severe Weather Reports
Note: All data is considered preliminary
Tornado Reports
Time F-Scale Location County State Lat Lon Comments
1740 UNK ELLINGTON TOLLAND CT 4190 7246 NWS HAS CONFIRMED THAT A TORNADO DID
OCCUR. IT WAS 40 YARDS WIDE WITH A PATH LENGTH OF APPROXIMATEL 1.5 MILES AND
A FUJITA DAMA SCALE RATING OF F1. MANY TRAILERS WER (BOS)
Hail Reports
Time Size Location County State Lat Lon Comments
1532 75 2 S PINGREE STUTSMAN ND 4713 9891 REPORTED BY PUBLIC. (BIS)
1940 75 COVENTRY KENT RI 4168 7156 DIME SIZE HAIL IN WEST
COVENTRY...REPORTED BY POLICE DEPT. (BOS)
1945 150 WESTBY VERNON WI 4364 9084 REPORTED BY NWS EMPLOYEE (OFF DUTY)TEST
TEST (LSE)
2025 75 HOPEWELL HOPEWELL VA 3730 7725 (AKQ)
2029 75 FIVE FORKS JAMES CITY VA 3740 7671 (AKQ)
2035 100 5 W WILLIAMSBURG JAMES CITY VA 3726 7682 (AKQ)
2040 100 LAUREL PRINCE GEORGE VA 3763 7751 (AKQ)
2320 88 5 NE BREWSTER BLAINE NE 4199 9978 (LBF)
2325 75 COURTLAND SOUTHAMPTON VA 3671 7706 (AKQ)
0020 100 GATES GATES NC 3649 7676 (AKQ)
0025 88 CROFTON KNOX NE 4273 9748 REPORTED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. (OMA)
0029 100 WINTON HERTFORD NC 3640 7693 (AKQ)
0112 88 3 E CRESWELL WASHINGTON NC 3586 7633 (MHX)
0200 75 3 NE REMSEN PLYMOUTH IA 4285 9593 REPORTED BY STORM SPOTTER. (FSD)
0207 75 ZOAR SETTLEMENT MENOMINEE WI 4498 8863 (RDU)
0230 100 PLYMOUTH WASHINGTON NC 3586 7674 (MHX)
0306 75 WASHINGTON BEAUFORT NC 3554 7704 (MHX)
0355 88 ORIENTAL PAMLICO NC 3503 7669 (MHX)
0411 75 BRANCH CRAVEN NC 3515 7706 (MHX)
Wind Reports
Time Speed Location County State Lat Lon Comments
1935 UNK FOSTER PROVIDENCE RI 4184 7176 POSSIBLE TORNADO. PUBLIC REPORTED
BLACK SWIRLING CLO WHICH KNOCKED DOWN TWO PINE TREES AND AN APPLE TREE IN
BACKYARD. 2 FT PIECE OF PI DRIVEN INTO THE GROUND. DAMA (BOS)
2141 UNK 5 W WILLIAMSBURG JAMES CITY VA 3726 7682 TREE DOWN ON VEHICLE.
(AKQ)
2220 UNK FRANKLIN FRANKLIN VA 3666 7691 6 FOOT WOODEN STOCKADE FENCE BLOWN
DOWN (AKQ)
2300 UNK WHALEYVILLE SUFFOLK VA 3658 7668 LS (AKQ)
2315 UNK GATES GATES NC 3649 7676 TREES DOWN ON HOME AND ROADS NEAR GATES
SCHOOL ROAD (AKQ)
2340 UNK BOULDER CITY CLARK NV 3598 11486 ROOF BLOWN OFF HOUSE (LAS)
2341 UNK ELIZABETH CITY PASQUOTANK NC 3629 7623 TREES DOWN. POWER LINES
DOWN. WHOLE CITY WITHOUT POWER. (AKQ)
2343 UNK 2 S LINDY KNOX NE 4269 9773 FUNNEL CLOUD ALSO OBSERVED AND TREES
DOWN. REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL. (OMA)
2347 UNK TABOR BON HOMME SD 4294 9764 REPORTED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.
TREES DOWN. (FSD)
2326 60 SPRINGFIELD BON HOMME SD 4284 9788 REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICIAL. (FSD)
2341 62 ELIZABETH CITY PASQUOTANK NC 3629 7623 GUST REPORTED AT ECG (AKQ)
2347 60 5 S LESTERVILLE YANKTON SD 4294 9759 REPORTED BY EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT. (FSD)
2352 70 YANKTON YANKTON SD 4286 9738 REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL.
(FSD)
0030 UNK MOHAVE COUNTY MOHAVE AZ 3556 11358 EXTENSIVE DAMAGE AND POSSIB
TORNADO. HOMES AND SIGNS DA AND POWER OUT. UNCONFIRMED OF STORAGE SHEDS IN
TREES A PONTOON BOATS ON ROOFS. (LAS)
0140 UNK 12 E CRESWELL TYRRELL NC 3586 7615 LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED
REPORTED A TREE DOWN ACROSS NEWLANDS ROAD EAST OF CRESWELL IN TYRRELL
COUNTY. (MHX)
0350 UNK ALLIANCE PAMLICO NC 3515 7681 LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED REPORTED
TREES DOWN AND A HOME DAMAGED IN ALLIANCE. (MHX)
0358 UNK MARCUS CHEROKEE IA 4281 9580 LARGE TREES DOWN. (FSD)
0430 UNK MOREHEAD CITY CARTERET NC 3471 7669 LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED PINES
TREES SNAPPED OFF ON COUNTRY CLUB ROAD. (MHX)
0727 UNK HIGHLAND IOWA WI 4304 9038 REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL.
TREES DOWN WITH POWER OUTAGES. (MKE)
0800 UNK DODGEVILLE IOWA WI 4296 9013 REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL.
LARGE SIGN ON HIGHWAY 18/151 BLOWN DOWN. (MKE)
0013 60 GAYVILLE YANKTON SD 4288 9716 REPORTED BY STORM SPOTTER. (FSD)
0020 60 TYRRELL COUNTY TYRRELL NC 3583 7621 60 MPH WIND GUST REPORTED BY THE
ALLIGATOR RIVER BRIDGE TENDER. (MHX)
0034 60 MANNS HARBOR DARE NC 3588 7574 LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED 60 MPH WIND
GUSTS BETWEEN MANNS HARBOR AND STUMPY POINT. (MHX)
0040 70 ST HELENA CEDAR NE 4281 9725 REPORTED BY STORM SPOTTER. (OMA)
0200 60 DORTCHES NASH NC 3601 7786 (RDU)
0430 60 PELETIER CARTERET NC 3473 7708 PUBLIC REPORTED A 60 MPH WIND GUST.
(MHX)
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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=> The U.S. Fire Administration has received notice of the following
firefighter fatalities:
Name: James R. Renfroe
Rank: Assistant Chief
Status: Volunteer
Age: 47
Date of Incident: August 14, 2000
Date of Death: August 14, 2000
Fire Dept.: County Fire Marshal Jimmie Badgett, Dallas County Fire and
Rescue Services, 10056 Marsh Lane, Suite B102, Dallas, Texas 75229, email
address: jbadgett{at}dallascounty.org
Preliminary Determination of the Cause of Death: Apparent heart attack at
the scene of a railroad bridge fire.
Funeral: Friday, August 18, 2000, 11:00AM, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church,
Garland, Texas
Name: Warren (J.C.) Smith
Rank: Firefighter
Age: 28
Status: Career
Date of Incident: 08/13/2000
Date of Death: 08/13/2000
Fire Department: Indianapolis Fire Department
Fire Department Address: 50 North Alabama, Suite E #208, Indianapolis, IN
46204
Cause of Death: Firefighter Smith died during a routine dive rescue training
exercise from a condition known as barotrauma, which causes gases in the
body to expand as the diver rises to the surface.
Name: Grant F. Trick
Rank: First Assistant Chief
Status: Volunteer
Age: 49
Date of Incident: August 13, 2000
Date of Death: August 13, 2000
Fire Dept.: Chief Kim Jennings, Canton Boro Volunteer Fire Department, P.O.
Box 72, Canton, Pennsylvania 17724
Preliminary Determination of the Cause of Death: Apparent heart attack at
the fire station. First Assistant Chief Trick was preparing to participate
in a controlled burn.
Funeral: Wednesday, August 16, 2000, Peppers Funeral Home, Canton,
Pennsylvania
Name: Lester Lee Shadrick
Rank: IFR Captain
Status: Career
Age: 53
Date of Incident: August 13, 2000
Date of Death: August 13, 2000
Fire Dept.: Chief Pilot Peter Bowden, Bureau of Land Management, c/o ERA
Aviation Inc., P.O. Box 6550, Lake Charles, Louisiana 70606
Preliminary Determination of the Cause of Death: Died from injuries
sustained when helicopter crashed while fighting a wildfire in Nevada.
Name: James Burnett
Rank: District Forester
Status: Career
Age: 51
Date of Incident: August 11, 2000
Date of Death: August 11, 2000
Fire Dept.: State Forester Roger Davis, Department of Agriculture, Forestry
Services, P.O. Box 528804, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73152
Preliminary Determination of the Cause of Death: Died from burns while
attempting to get to a safety zone and was overrun by fire. Firefighter
Burnett was fighting a Wyoming wildfire.
Name: Lisa A. Farrow
Rank: Firefighter
Age: 30
Status: Volunteer
Date of Incident: 08/09/2000
Date of Death: 08/09/2000
Fire Department: Engelhard Fire and Rescue
Fire Department Address: P.O. Box 296, 34545 Hwy. 264, Engelhard, NC 27824
Cause of Death: Collapsed at the scene of a residential fire.
Funeral: 08/13/2000 {at} 1500hrs, Pleasant Grove Church, Pleasant Grove Church
Road, Engelhard, NC 27824
Name: Steve Wilmot
Rank: Captain
Age: 47
Status: Career
Date of Incident: 07/18/2000
Date of Death: 08/09/2000
Fire Department: Springfield Fire Department
Fire Department Address: 825 E. Capital, Springfield, IL 62707
Cause of Death: Injuries received from a fall.
Funeral: 08/14/2000 1000hrs, Capital Convention Center, 9th & Adams,
Springfield IL
=> FEMA's US Fire Administration. EENET Presents: TRUE STORIES -- "FIRE ON
THE MOUNTAIN"
August 23, 2000
2:00-3:00 p.m. EASTERN TIME
Hear the story of the fourteen men and women who lost their lives fighting
the fire on Storm King Mountain in Colorado in July 1994 as told by John
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John tells of his personal connection to this fire, since his father was the
author of "Young Men and Fire" which told the story of the Mann Gulch Fire
that resulted in the loss of thirteen people. This presentation was taped
by EENET at FEMA's Technology Partnership Workshop in Colorado Springs in
June of this year.
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=> White House Releases Report on Livable Communities
Washington, August 15, 2000 -- Vice President Gore released a report
entitled "Building Livable Communities," prepared by the White House Task
Force on Livable Communities. The first half of the report describes
growth-related challenges facing urban, suburban, and rural communities;
highlights local examples from communities across the nation; and defines an
appropriate role for the federal government to support local actions.
The second half of the report outlines the Livable Communities Initiative, a
30-point package of policies and partnerships to support local efforts to
build more livable communities. The Initiative is designed to support local
efforts to revitalize existing communities; expand transportation choices;
improve schools and increase public safety; protect farmland and open space;
and generally encourage economic prosperity consistent with a high quality
of life.
You can either read the report online or order a copy at
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=> Links Area
W. Pacific
Tropical storm Ewiniar was located east of Japan near 38.2N 151.1E at 12:00
UTC. The storm has been moving in a north-northeasterly direction at 7 knots
with maximum sustained winds estimated at 55 knots, gusts to 70 knots.
http://www.osei.noaa.gov/Events/Tropical/W_Pacific/TRCewiniar229_GM.jpg
E. Atlantic
Tropical storm Alberto was located near 34.3N 41.9 W at 15:00 UTC. Alberto
was moving in a west-southwesterly direction at 11 knots with maximum
sustained winds estimated at 40 knots, gusts to 50 knots.
http://www.osei.noaa.gov/Events/Tropical/Atlantic/TRCalberto229_G8.jpg
E. Pacific
TD Hector was located near 20.0N 127.1W at 15:00 UTC. Hector has been moving
westerly at 10 knots with maximum sustained winds estimated at 25 knots,
gusts to 35 knots. TS Ileana was located west of Baja, California, Mexico,
near 22.7N 113.3W at 15:00 UTC. Ileana has been moving in a westerly
direction at 7 knots with maximum sustained winds estimated at 50 knots,
gusts to 60 knots.
http://www.osei.noaa.gov/Events/Tropical/E_Pacific/TRCileana229_G10.jpg
Idaho, Montana
Numerous heat signatures (red) and dense smoke (light blue) are visible from
fires burning in Idaho and western Montana.
http://www.osei.noaa.gov/Events/Fires/US_Northwest/FSMHSusMT228A_N4.jpg
Idaho, Montana
This is a 2X zoom image of the heat signatures and smoke in southwestern
Montana and northeastern Idaho.
http://www.osei.noaa.gov/Events/Fires/US_Northwest/FSMHSusMT228B_N4.jpg
Idaho, Montana
This is a 2X zoom image of the heat signatures and smoke in northwestern
Montana and northern Idaho.
http://www.osei.noaa.gov/Events/Fires/US_Northwest/FSMHSusMT228C_N4.jpg
N. America
Smoke from the fires in Idaho and western Montana follows the general
circulation pattern into southern Canada and then southeastward into the
Great Lakes region.
http://www.osei.noaa.gov/Events/Fires/US_Midwest/FSMHSusMW228_G8.jpg
N. America
This is a GOES-10 image from Tuesday morning and provides a view of the
smoke pattern from the west coast looking eastward.
http://www.osei.noaa.gov/Events/Fires/US_Midwest/FSMusMW228_G10.jpg
N. America
This is GOES-10 image from Wednesday morning again provides a view of the
smoke pattern from the west coast looking eastward.
http://www.osei.noaa.gov/Events/Fires/US_Midwest/FSMusMW229_G10.jpg
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