The USA Disaster Situation Report
The Daily USA Disaster Situation Report
For August 19, 2000
Christopher Effgen, Editor, host{at}disastercenter.com
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=> USA Daily Temperature Extremes
=> Special Notes
=> Current Tropical Weather Outlook
=> 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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For August 19, 2000
Christopher Effgen, Editor, host{at}disastercenter.com
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=> USA Daily Temperature Extremes
National Temperature Extremes
High Fri...117 At Death Valley CA
Low Sat...30 At Stanley ID
=> Special Notes
=> Current Tropical Weather Outlook
For The North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea And The Gulf Of Mexico...
The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Hurricane Alberto
located about 1085 miles west-southwest of the westernmost Azores
islands...and has issued the last advisory on Tropical Depression Chris
located about 120 miles north-northeast of Antigua in the Leeward Islands.
An area of low pressure associated with a strong tropical wave centered
about 1000 miles east of the windward islands is moving westward at 15 to 20
mph. Satellite images and surface reports indicate that a tropical
depression may be forming...and if this trend continues...advisories will be
initiated later today. All interests in the Lesser Antilles should monitor
the progress of this developing system.
Elsewhere...tropical storm formation is not expected through Saturday.
=> Current Active National Weather Service Warnings:
Active Warnings:
Updated Sat Aug 19 11:33:47 2000
Hurricane/Tropical Storm
United States
PROBABILITIES FOR GUIDANCE IN HURRICANE PROTECTION
PLANNING BY GOVERNMENT AND DISASTER OFFICIALS
AT 11 AM AST...1500Z...THE CENTER OF ALBERTO WAS LOCATED NEAR
LATITUDE 36.0 NORTH...LONGITUDE 48.3 WEST
CHANCES OF CENTER OF THE HURRICANE PASSING WITHIN 65 NAUTICAL MILES
OF LISTED LOCATIONS THROUGH 8AM AST TUE AUG 22 2000
LOCATION A B C D E LOCATION A B C D E
38.2N 48.3W 32 1 X X 33 BURGEO NFLD X X X 2 2
39.8N 47.7W 17 4 1 X 22 ILE ST PIERRE X X X 4 4
41.5N 47.0W 2 9 4 2 17 CAPE RACE NFLD X X 1 5 6
SABLE ISLAND NS X X X 2 2 HIBERNIA OILFLD X X 1 7 8
PTX BASQUES NFLD X X X 2 2
COLUMN DEFINITION PROBABILITIES IN PERCENT
A IS PROBABILITY FROM NOW TO 8AM SUN
FOLLOWING ARE ADDITIONAL PROBABILITIES
B FROM 8AM SUN TO 8PM SUN
C FROM 8PM SUN TO 8AM MON
D FROM 8AM MON TO 8AM TUE
E IS TOTAL PROBABILITY FROM NOW TO 8AM TUE
X MEANS LESS THAN ONE PERCENT
FORECASTER STEWART
Special Marine
Alabama
Florida
* SPECIAL MARINE WARNING FOR... THE COASTAL WATERS FROM CARRABELL TO CAPE
SAN BLAS,FL EXTENDING OFF SHORE TO 60 NM. * UNTIL 1245 PM EDT(1145 AM CDT)
* SPECIAL MARINE WARNING FOR... COASTAL WATERS OF TAYLOR AND DIXIE COUNTIES
OUT TO 30 NM * UNTIL 1145 AM EDT
Louisiana
* SPECIAL MARINE WARNING FOR... COASTAL WATERS FROM PASCAGOULA MS TO THE
SOUTHWEST PASS OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER OUT TO 60 NM OVER GULF OF MEXICO
WATERS * UNTIL 1100 AM CDT
Louisiana
...EXCESSIVE HEAT ADVISORY TODAY WITH AFTERNOON HEAT INDICES NEAR 110
DEGREES...
Texas
...HEAT ADVISORY FOR DALLAS AND TARRANT COUNTIES THROUGH SUNDAY... AFTERNOON
HEAT INDICES WILL BE FROM 105 TO 108 THIS WEEKEND. MINIMUM TEMPERATURES WILL
BE IN THE LOWER 80S URBAN AREAS TO UPPER 70S RURAL AREAS.
TEMPERATURES ARE EXPECTED TO RISE ABOVE 100 DEGREES ACROSS CENTRAL LOUISIANA
AND SOUTHEAST TEXAS. THIS COMBINED WITH INCREASING HUMIDITY VALUES WILL
RESULT IN HEAT INDICES REACHING DANGEROUS LEVELS...AROUND 110 DEGREES.
=> 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.
Hail Risk - Slight
The 5% probability area for hail 3/4 inch or larger covers west central to
southern Nebraska, Kansas except the west southwest corner, far central
north Oklahoma, and central west Missouri.
The 15% probability area covers Kansas except the western, far southern and
far eastern areas.
Wind Risk - Slight
The 5% probability area for winds in excess of 50 knots covers far central
south Nebraska, Kansas except the west southwest corner the far northeastern
and far southeastern corners, and far central north Oklahoma.
Tomorrow's Risk - The risk area tomorrow covers central through southern
North Dakota, South Dakota except the eastern and far western area and
central north Nebraska.
Other areas at a lesser degree of risk include northwest Kansas, northeast
Colorado, east southeast Wyoming, the northwest 2/3 of Nebraska, and
northwest Minnesota.
=> Precipitation Forecast and Excessive Rainfall Forecast
Precipitation Forecast
The 24 hr precipitation forecast is calling for over 2 inches of rainfall
over west central Missouri.
Over an inch of rainfall is forecast for central east Kansas and central
west to central Missouri.
The 24 - 48 hr precipitation forecast is calling for over an inch of
rainfall over east central North Dakota.
Excessive Rainfall Forecast
Rainfall is not expected to exceed flash flood values.
=> USA Flood Report
The Flood Report is not available on weekends
=> USA Fire Report and Forecast
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SITUATION REPORT
SATURDAY, AUGUST 19, 2000 - 0700 MDT
NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS LEVEL V
CURRENT SITUATION:
Eleven new large fires were reported, including six in the Eastern Great
Basin Area and three in the Northern Rockies Area. Containment was reached
on 11 large fires in the Southern, Eastern Great Basin and Rocky Mountain
Areas. Initial attack activity was moderate in most areas, with
precipitation received on some of the large fires. High winds are forecast
today for Idaho and Montana, severely challenging firelines in those states.
Firefighters from Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Mexico are
participating in the fire suppression efforts. Two more military battalions
have been ordered. An Army battalion will fill one order from Fort Campbell,
Kentucky and the other order will be filled by a Marine battalion from Camp
LeJeune, North Carolina. Very high to extreme fire indices have been
reported in North Dakota, Texas, and all the western states except New
Mexico.
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.
Fire behavior has been minimal for the second day in a row, due to smoke and
an inversion. Above 6000 feet elevation the fire is still very active.
VALLEY COMPLEX, Bitterroot National Forest. A Type I Incident Management
Team (Frye) is assigned. These fires are seven miles south of Darby, MT. The
complex consists of the Bear, Coyote, Taylor, Taylor Spot, Hilltop, Razor
and Fat fires. Crews are making good progress suppressing the fire in Hughes
Creek near the Lost Trail Ski Resort. Approximately 900 homes are still
evacuated.
SKALKAHO COMPLEX, Bitterroot National Forest. A Type I Incident Management
Team (Myers) is assigned. This group of fires is ten miles southeast of
Hamilton, MT. A slopover across one portion of the perimeter has been
contained and is being mopped up. Crews continue to patrol firelines and
perform structure protection in Skalkaho, Sleeping Child, Little Sleeping
Child and the east side of Old Darby Road.
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. An inversion has limited direct observation of
the fires, but significant runs are assumed due to large columns visible to
lookouts in the area between the Lonely and Hamilton fires.
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. A total of five miles of dozer-built
fireline has been completed. Crews are making good progress on the Nemote
fire and containment of that fire is expected today.
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 been light
and fire activity low. Crews are reinforcing containment lines around
slopover areas on the northwest perimeter of the fire. Residents of Bear
Creek, Cremer Creek and Ten Mile Creek are still evacuated but have been
allowed to return to check their property before noon each day. Structure
protection measures are in place.
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. The south perimeter of the Landowner fire has been active. The
spots across Trout Creek are running to the northwest. One resident has been
evacuated in the Windfall drainage. The fire's direction of spread is toward
about 60 structures in the communities of Trout Creek and Quartz Flat.
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.
Firelines around the Clear Creek fire are holding. Some of the fireline on
the southwest side of the Vanderburg fire is being lost, but it is holding
along Magpie Creek. The Ninemile fire is spotting onto a saddle near the
Vanderburg fire. Crews have been suppressing these spots. Structures along
Highway 200 remain threatened.
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. Crews supported by helicopter bucket drops are working to keep the
Monture fire from crossing Lodgepole Creek. On the Spread Ridge fire,
rolling material and a spot fire across Spread Creek have challenged
containment efforts.
CROOKED, Clearwater National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Anderson) is assigned. The fire is 50 miles southwest of Missoula, MT, near
Lolo Pass. The team is also managing ten other fires on the Powell Ranger
District which are in various stages of initial attack or mopup. Most of
these fires are in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness, but at least one has
the potential to move out of the wilderness and threaten historic
structures.
SCHLEY, Flathead Agency, BIA. This human-caused fire is burning near the
town of Evaro, MT. No structures are threatened.
MAUDLOW/TOSTON, Central Land Office, Montana Department of Natural Resources
and Conservation. A Type II Incident Management Team (Sczcepanik) is
assigned. These fires are 25 miles north of Belgrade, MT. The fire ran seven
miles in seven hours yesterday, burning independently in several directions.
Several homes have been evacuated in the Dry Creek and Deep Creek drainages.
One residence and one outbuilding have been confirmed destroyed. About 60
other structures are threatened.
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. The Cougar and Coyote
fires have been very active on the northeast side of Ross Creek and on the
north and west sides of Cooper Creek. The town of Philipsburg has been
smoked in.
MUSSIGBROD COMPLEX, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. A Type I Incident
Management Team (Humphrey) is assigned. This complex includes the Mussigbrod
and Maynard fires, which are 12 miles northwest of Wisdom, MT. Both fires
have made significant runs on the northern flanks. Crews on two divisions of
the Mussigbrod fire were pulled off the firelines and moved into safety
zones. The Maynard fire is within half a mile of Schultz Pass.
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. 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 II Incident Management Team (Hutchins) is
assigned. This complex, three miles northeast of Basin, MT, consists of the
Boulder Hill and High Ore Road fires. The fire continues to smolder and
creep on the northeast edge. Due to topography, heavy duff and roots,
complete containment of this portion of the fire will not be possible until
significant moisture is received.
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. Firefighting efforts are focused on constructing fireline
around the head of Goose Creek in preparation for a burnout operation. Crews
are trying to keep the fire south of the main ridge and west of the
Grangeville/Salmon Road.
BEAVER CREEK, Gallatin National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Duke) is assigned. This fire is south of Big Sky, MT. Higher humidities and
cooler temperatures kept fire activity to a minimum until late afternoon.
After that the fire began torching and making runs outside the perimeter to
the northwest. Crews are making progress constructing fireline along the
southern perimeter. The ridge between Cub Creek and Cabin Creek has been
secured by retardant and helicopter bucket drops.
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, 65 miles northeast of Libby, MT. Residents of Pinkham
Creek have been advised to evacuate, due to current and expected fire
behavior. The Stone Hill fire is making significant runs and spotting up to
one mile ahead. Afternoon winds have had little effect on the Lydia fire so
far. Canadian resources are suppressing the Young fire.
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. Thirteen of the fires are staffed. Structural
protection and evacuation planning are being handled by the county fire
warden and the sheriff's office.
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. An inversion lifted in mid-afternoon and
fire activity increased. A structure defense plan for 800 residences and 900
outbuildings is nearing completion.
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. The fire is actively
torching and spotting on the east and south perimeters. Crews are building
fireline around a slopover which occurred on one of the divisions yesterday.
Helicopter bucket drops and retardant are being used to support completed
firelines.
GREEN MOUNTAIN, Kootenai National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Kearney) is assigned. This is a complex of fires five miles southeast of
Noxon, MT. Staffed fires include the Green Mountain, McNeeley, Basin Creek
and Engle. Four other fires are in patrol status. Crews are preparing to
undertake a burnout operation on the Green Mountain fire.
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. Crews are constructing fireline north of China
Garden Creek and west to the Snake River. Completed firelines have held,
despite spotting from timber draws burning out. Two more structures have
been confirmed destroyed.
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. Twelve fires make up this complex, including one
new fire on the Libby Unit. Unburned fuels along the fireline on the Bald
Hill fire remain the primary concern, but efforts to secure the fireline
have been effective.
CHIPMUNK, Flathead National Forest. The fire is burning in spruce, subalpine
fir and brush 45 miles southeast of Kalispell, MT. A significant increase in
fire activity has occurred as the fire moves into heavier fuels.
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 continues to be active, pushed by
southwest winds. The fire is holding east of Bargamin Creek, but is still
progressing to the north. Site protection measures are underway at Mallard
Creek, Cook Ranch and Whitewater.
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.
The fire is approaching the Canadian border and fuels to the north are
continuous. Threatened resources include wildlife habitat, timber production
and scenic areas.
SPRUCE COMPLEX, Yellowstone National Park. This is a complex of 11 fires in
Yellowstone National Park. Widespread precipitation and higher relative
humidities have caused fire behavior to decrease. Structural protection
measures are in place. The Unlucky, Plateau, Moose and Bridge fires remain
unstaffed.
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 continue to burn actively all day. Active torching and
spotting has been observed since the wind increased in mid-afternoon.
NOSEBAG 22, Idaho Panhandle National Forest. This fire is burning in
subalpine fir, spruce, brush and grass eight miles northeast of Hope, ID.
Spotting has occurred across a road along the southeast flank of the fire
into an adjacent plantation. These spot fires are being suppressed. Some
torching has also been observed. Threatened resources include timber and a
U.S. Forest Service lookout.
SIAMESE, Lolo National Forest. The fire was ignited by lightning on 8/10 and
has not been staffed. It is 15 miles southwest of Tarkio, MT. Fuels include
subalpine fir, douglas fir, lodgepole pine and spruce. Air patrol is
monitoring the fire's spread and behavior.
MINARET PEAK, Flathead National Forest. The fire is near the Spotted Bear
Ranger Station in the Bob Marshall Wilderness. The fire was ignited by
lightning on 8/4 and is expected to stay within a basin area. Heat and fire
movement has been minimal.
EAST THUNDER 14, Idaho Panhandle National Forest. This fire was ignited by
lightning on 8/10. Fuels are subalpine fir, spruce, brush and grass. The
fire area is hazardous due to very steep slopes and cliffs. The fire has
been observed to be primarily a ground fire with some torching. U.S. Forest
Service personnel are monitoring the fire.
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 fire is being monitored by US Forest Service personnel.
PARKE PEAK, Glacier National Park. The fire is in the northwest corner of
Glacier Park. It was ignited by lightning on 7/23 and was last reported here
on 8/14. Since then it has grown by 550 acres. Observed fire behavior
includes isolated burning of interior islands.
HELEN CREEK, Flathead National Forest. This fire is 22 miles south of
Spotted Bear, MT. The Lewis Creek II fire has burned into this fire.
Structure protection actions are being taken at Black Bear Cabin and Pack
Bridge.
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 well established in Can Creek and Fix Creek. It has
crossed Elizabeth Creek and is moving south.
SNOW CREEK, Clearwater National Forest. The fire is 30 miles northeast of
Pierce, ID. The fire has gone over a ridge to the east and is moving into
Snow Creek. US Forest Service personnel are monitoring the fire.
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.
TRAIL CREEK, Boise National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Shell) is assigned. This fire is five miles south of Atlanta, ID.
Evacuation has been completed for the town of Atlanta. Several outbuildings
were destroyed as the fire spotted over a mile ahead of the main fire.
Structural and heavy wildland engines have been moved into the area to
provide structure protection.
GLADE, Grand Teton National Park. This lightning-caused fire is 12 miles
north of Colter Bay, WY. Evacuation of the Flagg Ranch Lodge, campground and
residences has been completed. Spotting 1/4 to 1/2 mile ahead of the main
fire has been observed. US Hwy 89 remains closed from Lizard Creek
Campground to Grant Village in Yellowstone. The fire has reached Yellowstone
National Park.
RANKIN, Salmon-Challis National Forest. A Type I Incident Management Team
(Stam) is assigned. This fire is 40 miles west of Challis, ID. Continued dry
weather, very low relative humidity and high winds are challenging
firefighters in suppression efforts. Implementation plans for indirect
attack are being developed.
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.
Fire activity continues on the northeast portion of the fire.
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.
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. Structure protection plans and evacuation plans are being developed for
Yellow Pine and Eiguren Ranch.
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. A structure protection plan is implemented.
CLEAR CREEK, Salmon-Challis National Forest. A Type I Incident Management
Team (Hutchison) has been 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. Structure protection plans are in place for the
communities and towns of Salmon, Gibbonsville, North Fork, Cobalt and Shoup.
There are 30 additional fires in proximity of this fire, threatening
containment objectives.
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. Increasing winds over the fire area cleared the
inversion, resulting in increased fire behavior. The fire is currently
threatening structures in a local mining district and ranches in the area.
ELK VALLEY, Caribou National Forest. This lightning-caused fire is 20 miles
northeast of Montpelier, ID. Crews continue to mopup and reinforce existing
firelines.
BLIND, Bridger-Teton National Forest. The fire is southeast of Alpine, WY.
Weather conditions have caused acreage growth. Current threats are to
hunting cabins and a fire lookout. Long range fire runs and frequent
spotting have been observed.
FONTENELLE, Bridger-Teton National Forest. This lightning-caused fire is
northeast of Cokeville, WY. The acreage increase is due to unfavorable
weather conditions. Structure protection operations are in progress.
DIAMOND PEAK, Payette National Forest. This lightning-caused fire is 42
miles northeast of McCall, ID. Structural protection is in place due to fire
movement toward the Monumental Creek Ranch.
HALF MOON COMPLEX, Bridger-Teton National Forest. A Type II Incident
Management Team (Williams) is assigned. This complex, consisting of the Half
Moon and the Triangle Lake fires, is near Pinedale, WY. The Half Moon
portion of this complex is contained.
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.
MORAN, Grand Teton National Park. This fire is burning in the Teton Range,
west of Jackson Lake at Moran Canyon.
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. The Teton Wilderness has been closed due to
fire activity. Fire activity has been reduced due to cooler temperatures and
cloud cover.
WILCOX, Grand Teton National Park. The fire is five miles northwest of
Colter Bay, WY. The fire is progressing north in continuous heavy, dry
fuels.
SOUTH MILLARD CANYON, South Central State of Utah. This lightning-caused
fire is southeast of Nephi, UT. The fire actively burning in juniper is
threatening a communications tower.
FLOSSIE COMPLEX, Payette National Forest. This fire is 50 miles northeast of
McCall, ID. A burnout operation is progressing well.
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 has
been observed spotting 1/4 mile to the north of the main fire.
COAL BANKS COMPLEX, Upper Snake River District, Southcentral Idaho. This
complex is 15 miles southwest of Oakely, ID.
INDIAN/PROSPECT, Payette National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Saleen) is assigned. The fire is 33 miles east of McCall, ID. Torching and
spotting are occurring in the subalpine fire. There is no significant
increase in acreage.
SCF WILDERNESS, Salmon-Challis National Forest. This complex is made up of
the North Fork Wilderness Complex and the South Zone Wilderness. A heavy
inversion hampered aerial reconnaissance of the fires. Private resorts along
the middle fork and main fork of the Salmon River have been evacuated.
Structural protection is in place.
1 E GOOSE CREEK, Utah State, Northwest State. The fire is 20 miles southwest
of Oakley, ID. High winds, high Haines indices and low relative humidity are
causing very active fire behavior.
WALKER, Upper Snake River District, Eastern ID Area. This lightning-caused
fire is 12 miles east of Blackfoot, ID. It is burning in grass, sagebrush
and juniper on the Fort Hall Reservation. Rangelands and wildlife habitat
are currently threatened.
C ROCKS, Upper Snake River District, South-central Idaho. This fire is
burning at the southern portion of the City of Rocks National Monument.
DRY CANYON, Caribou National Forest. This lightning-caused fire is ten miles
southeast of Malad, ID. It is burning in moderate to heavy timber with
active torching and spotting.
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.
NORTH SHELLROCK, Payette National Forest. The fire is 55 miles east of
McCall, ID.
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.
WEST BASIN, Elko Field Office, BLM. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Rotruff) is assigned. This lightning-caused fire is located 12 miles east
of Jackpot, NV. It is burning on both sides of the Idaho/Nevada border on
BLM and the Sawtooth National Forest. Current threats are to historic
structures, wildlife habitat and grazing allotments.
CHERRY, Ely Field Office, BLM. This fire is 30 miles northwest of Ely, NV.
Steep, rugged terrain and rolling materials continue to impede containment
efforts. Wildlife habitat and the Goshute Wilderness Study Area remain
threatened.
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. No new information was received.
PHILLIPS RANCH, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The fire is 50 miles
southeast of Ely, NV. Fire activity has been low, with interior burning and
torching noted.
LITTLE WATER, Humboldt National Forest. This fire is 60 miles southeast of
Elko, NV burning in white fir, isolated pinyon pine and mahogany. Interior
torching has been observed.
MAMMOTH, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The fire is burning in white fir
and pinyon pine 75 miles southwest of Ely, NV. It started on 8/2 in the
Grant Range Wilderness Area. Observed fire behavior includes interior
torching.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN AREA LARGE FIRES:
PAHASKA COMPLEX, Shoshone National Forest. This lightning-caused fire is
located 50 miles west of Cody, WY. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Sisk)is assigned. Significant moisture was received on the complex.
BURRO FLATS, Shoshone National Forest. The fire is 12 miles south of Dubois,
WY. It is burning in the Fitzpatrick Wilderness at high elevations. High
relative humidity and rain are aiding in the mopup efforts.
WOODS CANYON, Custer Dispatch Center Counties. The fire is ten miles
northwest of Hulett, WY. It is being staffed by Wyoming State and Crook
County resources. The threat to timber and grazing allotments continues.
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA LARGE FIRES:
STORRIE, Plumas National Forest. A Type I Incident Management Team (Vail) is
assigned. The fire is 20 miles west of Quincy, CA in the Feather River
Canyon. The fire is burning in steep terrain with numerous cliffs and
canyons. The fire is burning actively. A significant spot fire has
established itself approximately one mile ahead of the main fire. Threats
are to structures, Pacific Gas and Electric facilities, powerlines and the
Pacific Crest Trail. Highway 70 remains closed.
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. The inversion lifted earlier in the day,
resulting in a longer period of significant fire activity. The fire is
backing downslope toward Camp Creek. The National Guard has sent 120 people
to assist with suppression of the fire.
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.
SOUTHWEST AREA LARGE FIRES:
WILSON MOUNTAIN, Coconino National Forest. A Type II Incident Management
Team (Joki) has been ordered. The fire, three miles north of Sedona, AZ, is
burning in pine, brush and manzanita fuels, in high value watershed and
wilderness. The fire is not accessible by road. Endangered species habitat
and cultural resources are threatened.
DRAGON, Grand Canyon National Park. The fire is six miles west of the North
Rim developed area. The fire has received heavy rain showers and more are in
the forecast. High relative humidity and light winds have prevented any
further fire spread.
NEWMAN, Arizona State Land Department. The fire is 15 miles east of Eloy,
AZ. Caused by lightning, the fire is burning in a dry reservoir fire
surrounded by dirt roads, agricultural fields and canals. This will be the
only report unless significant activity occurs.
PEAK, Tonto National Forest. The fire is burning in dense brush and steep
terrain six miles south of Globe, AZ. Rain in the fire area and higher
relative humidities have resulted in minimal fire activity.
NORTH, Tonto National Forest. This lightning-caused fire is burning in
ponderosa pine in the Mazatzal Wilderness, six miles southwest of Payson,
AZ. Terrain is steep and access is limited. The fire is being monitored and
managed by U.S. Forest Service personnel.
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. This will be the last report unless
significant fire activity occurs.
SOUTHERN AREA LARGE FIRES:
FAMBRO, Texas State Forest Service. This fire is 20 miles southwest of
Mineral Wells, TX. Gusty winds are contributing to containment problems. Two
homes are threatened.
MERRITT ISLAND NWR, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The fire is 15 miles
southeast of Titusville, FL. No new information was reported.
NINA COMMAND, Florida Division of Forestry. This is a complex of three
lightning-caused fires located in Brevard County. No new information was
reported.
PAKO, Florida Division of Forestry. This fire is located near Miramar, FL.
No new information was reported.
PINTO COMMAND, Florida Division of Forestry. No new information was
reported.
OUTLOOK:
*** A RED FLAG WARNING IS POSTED IN ALL OF MONTANA AND IDAHO FOR STRONG
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES ***
A dry southwest flow aloft will continue across the western intermountain
region. A cool upper level low pressure trough, preceded by a surface cold
front, will move across the northwest states today, bringing increasing
gusty winds and continued low relative humidities with little or no
precipitation. The portion of Montana east of the continental divide will
have these winds late tonight and tomorrow. Gusts to 40 mph will be possible
across ridgetops and on the plains. For the four corners states and Wyoming,
monsoon moisture will continue the possibility of wet thunderstorms,
accompanied by locally strong winds.
Temperatures will generally range from the mid 70's to the mid 90's in most
areas and up to 110 in the deserts of western Utah, Arizona and southern
California. Afternoon relative humidities will be in the single digits and
teens in most areas, except between 20 and 40 percent in the southwest
states.
=> 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 19 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 18 14:12:17.00 38.8 N 122.8 W 1 km 3.1
15 miles SW of Clearlake, California
2000 AUG 17 23:36:07.00 37.8 N 118.2 W 4 km 3.6
35 miles NNE of Bishop, 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
1930 150 10 SE SHELBY CLEVELAND NC 3518 8140 COUNTY EOC REPORT. (GSP)
1930 100 BONAIRE HOUSTON GA 3255 8359 (ATL)
1935 100 25 NW VERNAL DAGGETT UT 4074 10992 REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT.
HAIL COVERED THE GROUND TO 3 INCHES DEEP AT GREENDALE REST AREA ON HIGHWAY
44 AND 2 INCHES DEEP AT THE SHEEP CREEK OVERLOOK 7 MILES SW OF M (GJT)
2002 250 SUMMERFIELD GUILFORD NC 3619 7990 LH (RDU)
2010 75 DAVIDSON COUNTY DAVIDSON NC 3578 8020 (RDU)
2025 75 JEFFERSON COUNTY JEFFERSON CO 3973 10516 (DEN)
2055 100 LEXINGTON DAVIDSON NC 3581 8026 HAIL AT OLD 64 AND 109 (RDU)
2110 75 DUBLIN LAURENS GA 3253 8290 REPORTED BY LAURENS 911. (ATL)
2111 175 MARLBORO COUNTY MARLBORO SC 3455 7968 REPORTED BY MARLBORO 911
(ILM)
2200 100 HOPE MILLS CUMBERLAND NC 3496 7894 (RDU)
2205 75 6 NE CLIO MARLBORO SC 3465 7944 TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED HAIL
REPORTED ON HIGHWAY 83 ON MARLBORO SC AND ROBESON NC COUNTY LINE (ILM)
2205 75 LUMBER BRIDGE ROBESON NC 3488 7906 (ILM)
2215 75 CUMBERLAND COUNTY CUMBERLAND NC 3508 7886 HAIL REPORTED AT
INTERSTATE 95 AND HWY 87 (RDU)
2230 100 BLENHEIM MARLBORO SC 3451 7964 M (ILM)
2245 175 PARON SALINE AR 3476 9274 REPORT FROM SALINE COUNTY SHERIFFS
OFFICE. (LIT)
2325 75 4 S JESSIEVILLE GARLAND AR 3463 9306 REPORT FROM GARLAND COUNTY
SHERIFFS OFFICE. (LIT)
2330 75 CORDELE CRISP GA 3196 8378 (ATL)
0058 75 SCRANTON FLORENCE SC 3391 7974 (ILM)
0105 88 LANGLEY PIKE AR 3431 9383 REPORT FROM PIKE COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE.
(LIT)
0115 75 CLARENDON COUNTY CLARENDON SC 3369 8021 SHERIFF REPORTED DIME-SIZE
HAIL IN MANNING. (CAE)
Wind Reports
Time Speed Location County State Lat Lon Comments
1845 UNK NEWPORT COCKE TN 3594 8318 REPORTED BY HIGHWAY DEPT. COUNTY HIGHWAY
DEPT. REPORTED NUMEROUS TREES DOWN IN AND AROUND NEWPORT AND PARROTTSVILLE.
(MRX)
1855 UNK HOUSTON COUNTY HOUSTON GA 3245 8368 SMALL TREES DOWN, ONE CAR
DAMAGED. (ATL)
1920 UNK MOCKSVILLE DAVIE NC 3590 8056 REPORTS OF TREES DOWN IN MULTIPLE
LOCATIONS. DAVIE COUNTY DISPATCH. (GSP)
1935 UNK 1 S WALNUT COVE STOKES NC 3628 8014 TREES AND TREE LIMBS DOWN.
REPORTED BY 911 DISPATCH. (RNK)
1940 UNK 5 W HENDERSONVILLE HENDERSON NC 3531 8258 SEVERAL TREES DOWN ON
HEBRON ROAD. REPORT FROM HENDERSON COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT. (GSP)
1957 UNK STOKESDALE GUILFORD NC 3623 7998 LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED TREES
DOWN ON NC HWY 68 AND PHONE SERVICE OF IN THE TOWN OF STOKESDALE. (RDU)
2000 UNK GREENSBORO GUILFORD NC 3606 7980 TWO FOOT DIAMETER OAK TREE
UPROOTED, CORNER OF ROBIN HOOD AND BRENTWOOD (RDU)
2000 UNK DUBLIN LAURENS GA 3253 8290 TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. SMALL FIRES
STARTED. (ATL)
2010 UNK 10 W MORGANTON BURKE NC 3574 8190 POWER LINES AND TREES DOWN NEAR
LAKE JAMES. BURKE COUNTY EOC. (GSP)
2015 UNK 15 E SEVIERVILLE SEVIER TN 3586 8325 REPORTED BY SHERIFF'S OFFIC
SEVERAL TREES DOWN ON ENGLISH MTN. IN THE EASTERN PART OF THE COUNTY. (MRX)
2020 UNK 8 S MOCKSVILLE DAVIE NC 3576 8056 TREES DOWN AND QUARTER SIZE HAIL.
SPOTTER REPORT (GSP)
2020 UNK SWAINSBORO EMANUEL GA 3259 8233 MANY TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN.
(ATL)
2021 UNK GUILFORD COUNTY GUILFORD NC 3608 7978 ONE FOOT DIAMETER TREES DOWN
AT THE NATIONAL SCIENCE CENTER (RDU)
2030 UNK DUBLIN LAURENS GA 3253 8290 DAMAGE TO STORE FRONTS AND STORE SIGNS.
(ATL)
2035 UNK 15 W LINCOLNTON LINCOLN NC 3546 8157 POWER LINES DOWN. HOUSE
DAMAGED. REPORT FROM COUNTY DISPATCH. (GSP)
2035 UNK 8 N SALISBURY ROWAN NC 3579 8050 SPOTTER REPORTED TREES DOWN. (GSP)
2055 UNK LINCOLNTON LINCOLN NC 3546 8126 MOBILE HOME BLOWN OVER IN WEST
LINCOLNTON. MULTIPLE TREES DOWN. REPORT FROM LINCOLN COUNTY EOC. (GSP)
2105 UNK 4 ENE SPARTANBURG SPARTANBURG SC 3497 8184 FOUR TREES BLOWN DOWN.
SPOTTER REPORT. (GSP)
2105 UNK 5 E SHELBY CLEVELAND NC 3529 8144 COUNTY COMMS REPORTED TREES AND
POWER LINES DOWN AND SOME STRUCTURES DAMAGED ALL OVER EASTERN HALF OF
COUNTY. DAMAGE CONTINUED UNTIL 530 PM. (GSP)
2105 UNK PITTSBORO CHATHAM NC 3571 7918 WIDESPREAD TREES/POWERLINES DOWN
NORTH AND NORTHEAST OF PITTSBORO. REPORTED BY SHERIFF OFFICE. (RDU)
2110 UNK CREEDMOOR GRANVILLE NC 3611 7868 NUMEROUS TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN
OVER SOUTHERN GRANVILLE COUNTY ESPECIALLY EAST OF CREEDMOOR NEAR WILTON AND
GRISSOM (RDU)
2117 UNK GASTONIA GASTON NC 3526 8118 LARGE TREE DOWN ON POWER LINES. FROM
HAM RADIO SPOTTER. (GSP)
2120 UNK WAKE COUNTY WAKE NC 3579 7866 TREES DOWN AND POWER OUT NORTHERN
WAKE NEAR COUNTY LINE (RDU)
2121 UNK ROWAN CO ARPT ROWAN NC 3564 8053 WINDS FLIPPING PLANES AND GOLF
BALL SIZE HAIL. REPORTED BY FAMILY MEMBER OF NWS EMPLOYEE. (GSP)
2125 UNK ROLESVILLE WAKE NC 3591 7846 SPOTTER REPORTS TREES DOWN ON HOUSE,
HOLES IN ROOF, AND SMASHED TRUCK (RDU)
2125 UNK DUBLIN LAURENS GA 3253 8290 LARGE TREES...POWER LINES.. AND SOME
ROOFS DAMAGED. (ATL)
2130 UNK CLARKSVILLE JOHNSON AR 3546 9346 SOME TREES BLOWN DOWN AROUND
CLARKSVILLE. REPORT FROM JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE. (LIT)
2136 UNK WAKE COUNTY WAKE NC 3579 7866 SOUTHERN WAKE COUNTY, 401 S AND LAKE
WHEELER RD AREA, TREES SNAPPED, TOPS OF TREES RIPPED OFF (RDU)
2140 UNK YOUNGSVILLE FRANKLIN NC 3603 7848 TREES DOWN ON HIGHWAY 96 NEAR
YOUNGSVILE. REPORTED BY SHERIFF OFFICE. (RDU)
2150 UNK JOHNSTON COUNTY JOHNSTON NC 3555 7836 INTERSTATE 40 AND HWY 42,
ROOF DAMAGE (RDU)
2150 UNK CARTHAGE MOORE NC 3534 7941 NUMEROUS LARGE LIMBS DOWN COUNTYWIDE.
REPORTED BY SHERIFF OFFICE. (RDU)
2152 UNK 13 SE AIKEN AIKEN SC 3339 8153 SAVANNAH RIVER SITE REPORTED TREES
AND POWERS LINES DOWN. (CAE)
2155 UNK CONCORD CABARRUS NC 3536 8053 COUNTYWIDE REPORTS OF TREES AND POWER
LINES DOWN. BARNS DAMAGED. EOC REPORT. (GSP)
2158 UNK CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURG NC 3523 8084 PUBLIC REPORTED TREE DOWN US 74
EAST CHARLOTTE. (GSP)
2200 UNK MIDDLESEX NASH NC 3578 7821 SEVERAL TREES DOWN NEAR MIDDLESEX AND
BAILEY. REPORTED BY SHERIFF OFFICE. (RDU)
2210 UNK PEARCY GARLAND AR 3443 9328 ROOF DAMAGE TO ONE HOME. TREES AND
POWER LINES DOWN. ONE PERSON INJURED. REPORT FROM HOT SPRINGS STATE POLICE
(LIT)
2215 UNK ALBEMARLE STANLY NC 3536 8021 ONE MOBILE HOME BADLY DAMAGED, ONE
OVERTURNED, 1-2 MILES SOUTH OF ALBEMARLE (RDU)
2220 UNK SOUTH HOUSTON AL 3144 8661 TREES DOWN OVER POWER LINES POWER LINES.
DAMAGE TO BARN MOBILE HOME FLIPPED. (TLH)
2225 UNK FREMONT WAYNE NC 3554 7798 NUMEROUS TREES DOWN NEAR FREMONT AND
PIKEVILLE BETWEEN 6:25 AND 6:40 PM. REPORTED BY COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS. (RDU)
2228 UNK CULLMAN CULLMAN AL 3418 8683 NUMEROUS TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN
(BHM)
2230 UNK FAIRMONT ROBESON NC 3449 7911 TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED LARGE TREE
BLOWN DOWN (ILM)
2230 UNK WILLIAMSTON MARTIN NC 3584 7706 PUBLIC REPORTED TREES DOWN IN
WILLIAMSTON (MHX)
2230 UNK RICHMOND COUNTY RICHMOND GA 3340 8211 TREES DOWN IN SOUTH AUGUSTA
(CAE)
2230 UNK DUNN HARNETT NC 3531 7861 SHERIFF OFFICE REPORTED TREES/POWERLINES
DOWN ON INTERSTATE 95 AT EXIT 73 NEAR DUNN. (RDU)
2230 UNK WILSON WILSON NC 3573 7791 TREES DOWN IN WILSON. REPORTED BY WILSON
911 CENTER. (RDU)
2250 UNK MERRY HILL BERTIE NC 3601 7676 3 TREES DOWN IN RESIDENT'S YARD IN
MERRY HILL. TIME ESTIMATED (AKQ)
2253 UNK GRIMESLAND PITT NC 3556 7719 TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED REPORTED A
TREE DOWN AND A 60 MPH GUST IN GRIMESLAND (MHX)
2254 UNK AYDEN PITT NC 3546 7743 LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED A ROOF OFF A BARN
IN AYDEN (MHX)
2255 UNK STANLEYS STORE TOOMBS GA 3216 8226 ONE LARGE TREE BLOWN DOWN. (ATL)
2255 UNK ANSON COUNTY ANSON NC 3500 8008 SEVERAL TREES DOWN 5 MILES
SOUTHEAST AND 8 MILES EAST OF WADESBORO. REPORTED BY SHERIFF OFFICE. (RDU)
2300 UNK BELHAVEN BEAUFORT NC 3553 7663 TRAINED SPOTTER REPORTED TREES DOWN
IN BELHAVEN (MHX)
2300 UNK MT GILEAD MONTGOMERY NC 3536 7986 TREE DOWN NEAR MT GILEAD. SEVERAL
LARGE LIMBS DOWN EAST OF MT GILEAD ON PEKIN ROAD. REPORTED BY SHERIFF
OFFICE. (RDU)
2300 UNK RICHMOND COUNTY RICHMOND NC 3500 7969 NUMEROUS TREES DOWN
COUNTYWIDE BETWEEN 7 AND 7:10 PM. REPORTED BY SHERIFF OFFICE. (RDU)
2300 UNK EDENTON CHOWAN NC 3606 7661 2 TREES DOWN IN CAPE COLONY
SUBDIVISION, ONE TREE DOWN ON A MOBILE HOME. TIME ESTIMATED (AKQ)
2301 UNK 3 SE ORRUM ROBESON NC 3443 7897 TWO TREES DOWN ON HIGHWAY 74. JUST
WEST OF COLUMBUS COUNTY LINE. (ILM)
2310 UNK HOKE COUNTY HOKE NC 3504 7921 SEVERAL TREES DOWN EASTERN PART OF
COUNTY. REPORTED BY SHERIFF OFFICE. (RDU)
2313 UNK PINK HILL LENOIR NC 3504 7774 LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED TREES DOWN
IN PINK HILL (MHX)
2315 UNK CHOCOWINITY BEAUFORT NC 3551 7709 LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED NUMEROUS
TREES DOWN ACROSS COUNTY FROM 715 TO 730 PM. LOCATIONS INCLUDE PANTEGO,
PUNGO,BLOUNTS CREEK, PINE TOWN AND CHOCOWINITY (MHX)
2315 UNK KINSTON LENOIR NC 3526 7758 LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED A COUPLE OF
SMALL TREES DOWN IN KINSTON (MHX)
2322 UNK 13 E CHESTERFIELD CHESTERFIELD SC 3473 7981 PUBLIC REPORT OF TREES
AND POWERS LINES DOWN IN CHERAW. (CAE)
2323 UNK TRENTON JONES NC 3506 7736 LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED NUMEROUS TREES
DOWN THROUGHOUT TRENTON BETWEEN 723 AND 743 PM (MHX)
2330 UNK CRISP COUNTY CRISP GA 3190 8380 NUMEROUS REPORTS OF TREES DOWN
ACROSS THE COUNTY... ESPECIALLY THE NORTHWEST PA (ATL)
2330 UNK ROSE HILL DUPLIN NC 3481 7803 LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED TREES DOWN
IN ROSE HILL, BEULAVILLE, AND CHINQUAPIN (MHX)
2330 UNK FAIRFIELD CRAVEN NC 3515 7706 TREES DOWN IN FAIRFIELD HARBOR (MHX)
2330 UNK LEE COUNTY LEE GA 3175 8416 TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. (TLH)
2340 UNK CLINTON SAMPSON NC 3500 7833 LARGE LIMBS DOWN IN CLINTON. POWER OUT
IN PARTS OF THE CITY. (RDU)
2350 UNK BROXTON COFFEE GA 3163 8290 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT REPORTED
POWERLINES DOWN (JAX)
2350 UNK NORMAN MONTGOMERY AR 3445 9366 TREES DOWN. REPORT FROM MONTGOMERY
COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE. (LIT)
2355 UNK HAVELOCK CRAVEN NC 3488 7688 LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED TREE DOWN IN
HAVELOCK (MHX)
2358 UNK CUMBERLAND COUNTY CUMBERLAND NC 3508 7886 POWERLINES DOWN IN
SOUTHWEST PART OF COUNTY. (RDU)
2200 89 13 W BARNWELL BARNWELL SC 3323 8162 SAVANNAH RIVER SITE REPORTED 89
MPH WIND GUST. (CAE)
2250 65 CLIO MARLBORO SC 3458 7953 TREES REPORTED DOWN BY 911. (ILM)
2250 65 AMMON BLADEN NC 3479 7858 TREES REPORTED DOWN. (ILM)
2355 65 DARLINGTON DARLINGTON SC 3429 7986 LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED TREES
DOWN (ILM)
0005 UNK OLYMPIA PAMLICO NC 3513 7696 LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED TREES DOWN
ALONG HIGHWAY 55 NEAR OLYMPIA (MHX)
0010 UNK FAIRFIELD HYDE NC 3541 7620 LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED TREES DOWN IN
FAIRFIELD (MHX)
0010 UNK HOKE COUNTY HOKE NC 3504 7921 TREES DOWN EAST SIDE OF COUNTY.
REPORTED BY SHERIFF OFFICE. (RDU)
0015 UNK 5 W SALEM PIKE AR 3416 9361 TREES DOWN. REPORT FROM PIKE COUNTY
SHERIFFS OFFICE. (LIT)
0025 UNK GRANNIS POLK AR 3423 9433 TREES DOWN. REPORT FROM POLK COUNTY
SHERIFFS OFFICE (LIT)
0025 UNK CADDO GAP MONTGOMERY AR 3440 9361 TREES DOWN. REPORT FROM
MONTGOMERY COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE. (LIT)
0030 UNK REBECCA TURNER GA 3179 8348 TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. QUARTER
SIZE HAIL. (TLH)
0045 UNK HATTERAS DARE NC 3519 7569 COAST GUARD CAPE HATTERAS REPORTED 69
MPH WIND GUST (MHX)
0048 UNK IRWINVILLE IRWIN GA 3164 8338 TREES DOWN. (TLH)
0300 UNK BONNEAU BERKELEY SC 3329 7994 NUMEROUS TREES DOWN PER BERKELEY
COUNTY SHERIFF (CHS)
0022 73 ATLANTIC BEACH CARTERET NC 3469 7673 COAST GUARD FORT MACON REPORTED
WIND GUST TO 73 MPH (MHX)
0029 58 OCRACOKE HYDE NC 3511 7598 SPOTTER REPORTED A 58 MPH WIND GUST (MHX)
0030 70 DARE COUNTY DARE NC 3546 7564 NWS WIND EQUIPMENT REPORTED 70 MPH
WIND GUST (MHX)
0045 65 MARION MARION SC 3418 7939 LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED POWER POLES AND
TREES DOWN (ILM)
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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=> Idaho National Guard Fills Key Firefighting Support Role
AUGUST 18, 1:00 p.m. -- BURGDORF JUNCTION, IDAHO: President Clinton's August
8 visit brought the national spotlight squarely on Idaho's wildfires and the
500 Army soldiers from Texas brought in to fight the Burgdorf Junction Fire.
Yet when you ask anyone working in the Burgdorf Junction area, the
contributions of the Idaho National Guard are essential to the eventual
success of this massive operation.
Since August 2, approximately 120 Idaho Air and Army National Guard members
have taken time away from their families and careers to volunteer here. And
while they are prohibited from actually fighting the fires, their task here
is no less valuable or perilous. They have one primary mission here for
which they have been specially trained: driving the firefighting crews and
their equipment deep into and out of the forest to contain this fire.
The Idaho Guard is using more than 50 of its own vehicles to complete this
mission - five-ton trucks are being used to haul fire crews and
two-and-a-half ton trucks are transporting equipment and supplies, including
fire hoses, chainsaws, food and water. Humvees, capable of traversing grades
as steep as 65 degrees, are specifically being used to transport fire
fighters into many areas the bigger trucks cannot negotiate.
Air Guard Senior Airman Paul Hardy, a member of the 266 Range Squadron, has
been driving crews for nearly two weeks. This is his first exposure to
wildfires. He said that while the hours are long, the duty is very
rewarding. The majority of the time in between driving the fire crews to the
fires is spent training personnel and maintaining the vehicles, he added.
"These fires are in our own back yard. We know this area because it is our
home. We're glad to be getting the guys into the fire line so they can put
out these fires," Hardy said.
Maj. Henrik Fast, Idaho National Guard liaison officer in charge of
coordinating efforts between agencies, knows how vital the Guard's role in
this effort is. "Guard members are hauling extremely precious cargo -
people - under hazardous conditions," he said. "Safety and training are
paramount here."
Both components of the Idaho National Guard - Air and Army - are working and
living together here to complete this mission. Since August 2, the Air and
Army Guard have completed 630 transport missions, hauling over 9,000
personnel into and out of the fires at Burgdorf Junction. They have never
failed to complete a mission they have been tasked with. More Guard members
will be rotating in and out of the area in the coming weeks, as most members
are limited to two weeks of volunteer duty.
Currently, 375 Idaho Guard members are deployed to four locations: the
Burgdorf Junction fire near McCall, the Clear Creek fire near Salmon, the
Crooked Creek fire near Grangeville and the Trail Creek fire near Atlanta.
Department of Defense support to wildland firefighting in the West now
involves approximately 2,900 servicemembers -- over 1,700 active duty Army
and Marines, and more than 1,300 Army and Air National Guard members. DoD
works very closely with the National Interagency Fire Center coordinating
all military involvement. NIFC ensures that all military units are trained
for the type of support they will provide and supplies all personal
protective equipment to military personnel. This training and tight
coordination of assets between departments and agencies is essential to the
success and safety of these firefighting missions.
National Guard units have been activated in 10 states to assist in a variety
of fire-related activities, ranging from direct firefighting on the ground
and in the air, to support services such as law enforcement and
transportation. Medivac helicopters and emergency medical technicians are
also assisting at some fires. National Guard assets being provided to
support fire suppression across the West include a variety of trucks,
Humvees, tents, water trailers, generators, barracks, and helicopters. Air
Force Reserve and Air National Guard flight crews are involved in the
operation of military aircraft equipped with Modular Airborne Firefighting
Systems.
(Idaho Air and Army National Guard story contributed by Senior Airman
Anthony Vincelli, 124th Wing Public Affairs Office, phone: 208-422-5358)
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Tropical depression Ewiniar was located east of Japan near 39.3N 149.4E at
12:00 UTC. The storm has been moving in a north-westerly direction at 2
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Tropical storm Chris was located east-northeast of Puerto Rico near 17.0N
56.8W at 21:00 UTC. The storm has been moving in a west-northwesterly
direction at 11 knots with maximum sustained winds estimated at 35 knots,
gusts to 40 knots.
http://www.osei.noaa.gov/Events/Tropical/Atlantic/TRCchris231_G8.jpg
HURRICANE ALBERTO
W. Atlantic
Hurricane Alberto was located near 35.1N 48.3W at 21:00 UTC. Alberto has
been moving in a north-northwesterly direction at 7 knots with maximum
sustained winds estimated at 75 knots, gusts to 90 knots.
http://www.osei.noaa.gov/Events/Tropical/Atlantic/TRCalberto231_G8.jpg
Idaho, Montana
Numerous heat signatures (red) and dense smoke (light blue) are visible from
fires burning in Alberta, British Columbia, Idaho and western Montana.
http://www.osei.noaa.gov/Events/Fires/US_Northwest/FSMHSusID231_N2.jpg
N. America
GOES-10 image of smoke from the fires in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming is
compared with the TOTAL OZONE MAPPING SPECTROMETER AEROSOL PLOT.
http://www.osei.noaa.gov/Events/Fires/US_Midwest/FSMusMW231_G10.jpg
California
Heat signature (red) and smoke (light blue) are visible from the 1,000 acre
Storri fire burning in northern California.
http://www.osei.noaa.gov/Events/Fires/US_California/FSMHSusCA231_N2.jpg
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