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The USA Disaster Situation Report
For August 24, 2000
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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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=> Tropical Storm Debby Advisory Number 20
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For August 24, 2000
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=> USA Daily Temperature Extremes
=> Special Notes
*** A RED FLAG WARNING IS POSTED IN NORTHEAST WASHINGTON AND NORTHERN IDAHO
FOR DRY LIGHTNING AND DRY CONDITIONS ***
*** A FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS POSTED IN EASTERN WASHINGTON MOST OF MONTANA
=> Current Tropical Weather Outlook For The North Atlantic Caribbean Sea And
The Gulf Of Mexico
The National Hurricane Center issued its last advisory on Debby at 11 am.
Debby weakened to a tropical wave located in the area from eastern Cuba
southward to Jamaica. This weather is moving westward at 20 mph and contains
heavy rains over eastern Cuba...Jamaica and Haiti...and spreading across the
Cayman Islands later today. The remnants of Debby will be monitored for
redevelopment.
Thunderstorm activity continues in association with a tropical wave located
about 1100 miles east of the Lesser Antilles. Upper level winds do not
appear to be favorable for development at this time.
=> Current Active National Weather Service Warnings:
Active Warnings:
Updated Thu Aug 24 11:47:00 2000
Flood
Missouri
...THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A FLOOD WARNING FOR THE...
...MONITEAU CREEK NEAR FAYETTE
MONITEAU CREEK FAYETTE 16 7.2 THU 9 AM 17.5 THIS EVENING
Hurricane/Tropical Storm
Florida
......DEBBY IS NOW JUST A MINIMAL TROPICAL STORM... ...AREAS AFFECTED...
THIS STATEMENT APPLIES TO PEOPLE IN ALL OF THE FLORIDA KEYS OF MONROE COUNTY
CONCERNING THE EFFECTS OF TROPICAL STORM DEBBY. ...WARNINGS... NO WARNINGS
ARE IN EFFECT FOR THE FLORIDA KEYS AT THIS TIME. ...WATCHES... NO WATCHES
ARE IN EFFECT FOR THE FLORIDA KEYS AT THIS TIME.
United States
PROBABILITIES FOR GUIDANCE IN HURRICANE PROTECTION
PLANNING BY GOVERNMENT AND DISASTER OFFICIALS
AT 5 AM EDT...0900Z...THE CENTER OF DEBBY WAS LOCATED NEAR
LATITUDE 19.6 NORTH...LONGITUDE 75.9 WEST
CHANCES OF CENTER OF THE STORM PASSING WITHIN 65 NAUTICAL MILES
OF LISTED LOCATIONS THROUGH 2AM EDT SUN AUG 27 2000
LOCATION A B C D E LOCATION A B C D E
20.8N 80.7W 55 X X X 55 DAYTONA BEACH FL X X X 4 4
22.1N 82.5W 9 27 X 1 37 JACKSONVILLE FL X X X 2 2
23.5N 84.0W X 16 11 1 28 KEY WEST FL X 18 4 1 23
MKJP 179N 768W 3 X X X 3 MARCO ISLAND FL X 3 8 4 15
MKJS 185N 779W 39 X X X 39 FT MYERS FL X 1 7 6 14
MWCG 193N 814W 22 4 1 X 27 VENICE FL X X 6 7 13
MUGM 200N 751W 99 X X X 99 TAMPA FL X X 2 8 10
MUCM 214N 779W 35 X X X 35 CEDAR KEY FL X X X 7 7
MUCF 221N 805W 41 2 X X 43 ST MARKS FL X X X 5 5
MUSN 216N 826W 10 25 1 X 36 APALACHICOLA FL X X X 7 7
MUHA 230N 824W 4 29 X 1 34 PANAMA CITY FL X X X 6 6
MUAN 219N 850W X 8 12 1 21 PENSACOLA FL X X X 5 5
MMCZ 205N 869W X X 4 4 8 MOBILE AL X X X 4 4
MYAK 241N 776W X X X 2 2 GULFPORT MS X X X 4 4
MYNN 251N 775W X X X 2 2 BURAS LA X X X 6 6
MYGF 266N 787W X X X 3 3 NEW ORLEANS LA X X X 4 4
MMMD 210N 897W X X X 4 4 NEW IBERIA LA X X X 2 2
MARATHON FL X 13 4 2 19 GULF 29N 85W X X X 10 10
MIAMI FL X 2 4 4 10 GULF 29N 87W X X X 10 10
W PALM BEACH FL X X 2 5 7 GULF 28N 89W X X X 10 10
FT PIERCE FL X X 1 5 6 GULF 28N 91W X X X 6 6
COCOA BEACH FL X X 1 4 5 GULF 28N 93W X X X 3 3
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
Non Precipitation
Arkansas
IN THE CONTINUATION OF THE HEAT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY.
=> 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
There are two 5% probability areas for hail 3/4 of an inch and larger.
One area covers central and eastern South Dakota, and central west southwest
Minnesota.
The other area covers Missouri except the far western and far northern
areas, south southwest Illinois, northeast Arkansas, Tennessee, northern
Mississippi, northern Alabama, northern Georgia, northern South Carolina,
North Carolina except the far eastern area, and south southwest Kentucky.
Wind Risk - Slight
There are two 5% probability areas for winds in excess of 50 knots.
One covers southeast California, the southwest 1/2 of Arizona, and far
southern Nevada.
The other area covers Missouri except the far western and far northern
areas, far southwest Illinois, northeast Arkansas, Tennessee except the far
north northeast area, north central and northern Mississippi, northern
Alabama, northern Georgia, the northern 1/2 of South Carolina, North
Carolina except the northern area, and far south southwest Kentucky.
Tomorrow's Risk - Slight
There are no areas at general risk of severe weather.
A lesser degree of risk exists over Minnesota except the far north area, and
Wisconsin.
=> Precipitation Forecast and Excessive Rainfall Forecast
Precipitation Forecast
The 24 hr precipitation forecast is calling for over an inch of rainfall is
forecast over east southeast Missouri, southeast Kentucky, northcentral and
northeast Tennessee, western Virginia, far northeast South Carolina, and
southeast North Carolina.
The 24 - 48 hr precipitation forecast is calling for over an inch of
rainfall over central Wisconsin, and the Florida Keys.
Excessive Rainfall Forecast
Flash Flood values may be exceeded over central through southeast Arizona,
far southwest New Mexico, central south and southeast Missouri, far south
Illinois, Kentucky except the northern area, Tennessee except the far south
southwest corner, southcentral and southern West Virginia, western Virginia,
and far northwest North Carolina.
=> USA Flood Report
NATIONAL HYDROLOGIC SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HEADQUARTERS
0900 AM EDT THU AUG 24 2000
FLOOD SUMMARY
HURRICANE DEBBY
Widespread precipitation of 5-10 inches, with isolated amounts up
to 15 inches caused extensive flash flooding and pushed most
rivers in Puerto Rico above flood stage yesterday. Many roads
were flooded, cutting off some areas. All rivers in Puerto Rico
are now below flood stage.
NATION'S MID-SECTION SOAKED
Flooding was reported in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Missouri,
Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky and Virginia: Up to 10 inches of
rain fell in Huron and Seneca Counties in Ohio causing widespread
street flooding. Significant flash flooding was reported in
Montgomery and Audrain Counties in Missouri almost all streets
in the City of Mexico were flooded.
OUTLOOK
Isolated flash flooding is again possible in Iowa, Missouri,
Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia
and North Carolina. Localized flooding is possible in Arizona
and New Mexico.
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: the Tucson metro area
Arkansas: Madison County
Illinois: Bond, Fayette, Edwards, Macoupin, Marion,
Montgomery, Wabash, Wayne and White Counties
Indiana: Crawford, Dubois, Fulton, Gibson, Knox, Marshall,
Posey, Pulaski, Spencer and Warwick Counties
Kentucky: Breathitt, Campbell, Clay, Estill, Floyd, Harlan,
Jackson, Johnson, Knott, Lee, Lester, Letcher, Magoffin,
Martin, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Powell and Wolfe Counties
Missouri: Audrain, Franklin, Montgomery, Randolph and
Warren Counties
Ohio: Adams, Ashland, Coshocton, Crawford, Huron, Scioto,
Seneca and Tuscarawas Counties
Pennsylvania: Butler County
Puerto Rico: all Municipalities
Tennessee: Hancock, Hawkins and Washington Counties
Virginia: Lee and Scott Counties
West Virginia: Kanawha County
RIVER FLOODING:
No rivers and streams are either above flood stage or expected to
rise above flood stage.
=> USA Fire Report and Forecast
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SITUATION REPORT
THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2000 - 0530 MDT
NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS LEVEL V
CURRENT SITUATION:
Initial attack activity was moderate in the Eastern Great Basin, Northern
Rockies and Northwest areas. Seven new large fires were reported in the
Western Great Basin, Eastern Great Basin, Northern Rockies, Rocky Mountain
and Southern Areas. Crews reached containment goals on five fires in the
Eastern Great Basin Area and two fires in the Northern Rockies Area. A
forecast for dry lightning in Washington, Idaho and Montana today may cause
new starts. Very high to extreme fire indices have been reported in all
eleven western states, plus Oklahoma and Texas.
Two firefighters on the Flame-N-Go Type II crew were fatally injured by
lightning while working on the North Stansbury fire in Utah yesterday. Four
other crew members received injuries. The entire fire community wishes to
extend condolences to the family and friends of the crewmembers.
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) and a Type II Incident
Management Team (Adams) are assigned to manage the large fires in southwest
Montana. An Area Command Team (Meuchel) is assigned to manage the large
fires in central Montana. An Area Command Team (Gale) 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 II Incident
Management Team (Hendricks) is assigned. This fire is three miles northwest
of Hamilton, MT. Fire activity has increased with lower relative humidities.
Efforts are concentrated on keeping the fire from crossing Canyon Creek.
Moderate downslope spread into the upper portions of Sheafman Creek drainage
is being checked by helicopters.
VALLEY COMPLEX, Bitterroot National Forest. A Type I Incident Management
Team (Gage) is assigned. These fires are seven miles south of Darby, MT. The
complex consists of the Bear, Taylor, Taylor Spot, Hilltop, Razor, Fat and
Mink fires. The fires are active with high intensity but slow rates of
spread because of low wind speeds. Sprinkler systems are in place and
maintained to mitigate threats.
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. Included in the complex are the Bear, Coyote and Skalkaho
Falls fires. Multiple tree torching began in the early afternoon, followed
by an independent crown fire. Short range spotting has occurred and the
crown fires continued most of the afternoon. Flame lengths up to 200 feet
have been observed. A mandatory evacuation of Skalkaho has been ordered. Two
structures have been destroyed.
WILDERNESS COMPLEX, Bitterroot National Forest. A Type II Incident
Management Team (Cook) is assigned. The complex consists of 16 fires in the
Selway-Bitterroot and Frank Church River of No Return Wildernesses, 40 miles
southwest of Hamilton, MT. Fire activity has increased with relative
humidities dropping into the low teens. The greatest activity is occurring
at elevations above 6500 feet. Helicopter bucket drops are assisting
personnel in slowing growth of the fires closest to the eastern edge of the
wilderness. Large fires in the complex include the Hamilton, Lonely, Fitz,
Thirty, Echo and Throng fires.
THOMPSON FLAT COMPLEX, Lolo National Forest. A Type I Incident Management
Team (Studebaker) is assigned. This is a complex of six fires in the
vicinity of Superior, MT. Crews and dozers are working along the south and
east flanks of the Landowner fire in an effort to keep the fire out of
Sunrise Creek. The Landowner fire is threatening the communities of Trout
Creek, Quartz Flat and Sunrise. The community of St. Regis is being
threatened by the Moore fire.
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. All of the firelines are still holding.
Good progress has been made on fireline construction on the Ninemile and
Alpine fires.
RYAN GULCH, Southwestern Land Office, Montana Department of Natural
Resources and Conservation. A Type II Incident Management Team (Hoff) is
assigned. This fire is 15 miles east of Clinton, MT. Fire activity has been
limited to hot spots along the perimeter in Cramer Creek and Dry Gulch
areas. Helicopters working the northern perimeter of the fire have been
effective.
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, Seepay and Magpie
Creek fires. Dozers are building fireline on the northwest side of the Upper
Seepay in order to meet up with the dozer fireline being constructed on the
west side of the Ninemile Complex. Crews are working hot spots on the Upper
Magpie.
SCHLEY, Flathead Agency, BIA. A Type II Incident Management Team (Carlson)
is assigned. This fire is burning eight miles south of Arlee, MT. The main
fireline and a contingency fireline are complete. Crews are continuing mopup
operations next to the fireline.
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. A new fire called Crimson, which started 8/22, has grown to 100 acres in
timber. Another new start was discovered on 8/23 and added to the complex.
Structure protection and evacuation planning are ongoing.
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, most of which are in
the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. Fire activity has been minimal.
MAUDLOW/TOSTON, Central Land Office, Montana Department of Natural Resources
and Conservation. A Type II Incident Management Team (Szczepanik) is
assigned. These fires are 25 miles northeast of Belgrade, MT. Fire activity
has increased, with crowning and torching fire behavior observed on the
south and west aspects. Pockets of pre-dried timber are torching as the fire
backs down the north slopes toward Highway 12.
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. Torching and small crown
fire runs have occurred after the inversion lifted and winds increased.
Construction has been completed on an indirect fireline on Mt. Ermine Ridge.
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. The eastern
flanks of the Maynard fire and both the northeastern and southwestern flanks
of the Mussigbrod fire have been active, putting up large columns. The
aggressive fire behavior and accumulated smoke forced air operations to shut
down.
KOOTENAI COMPLEX, Kootenai National Forest. A Type II Incident Management
Team (Cowin) is assigned. Nineteen of the fires in this complex, 20 miles
northwest of Libby, MT, are staffed, and at least two new fires have been
reported. A contingency fireline is being built from the Kelsy-Can fires
north to Okaga Lake to cut off the fires on the east side of the complex
from the private land and structures in the South Fork of the Yaak, main
Yaak Valley and Okaga Lake areas.
STONE YOUNG, Kootenai National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Colla) is assigned. The complex is 65 miles northeast of Libby, MT. Fire
activity is increasing but constructed firelines have all held. Suppression
efforts on the Cliff Point have intensified. Retardant drops on the southern
flank are slowing growth in that direction. Evacuees from the Pinkham Creek
area have been allowed back to their homes.
TROY SOUTH, Kootenai National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Berndt) is assigned. This complex of 41 active 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. No significant fire runs have occurred in
the past 24 hours. Reconnaissance of the smaller fires is progressing.
GREEN MOUNTAIN, Kootenai National Forest. A Type I 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. Fire activity has been low to moderate. Firelines are being built
around spots and material that has rolled over the firelines.
BEAVER CREEK, Gallatin National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Corbin) is assigned. This fire is south of Big Sky, MT. Active fire
behavior, spotting up to half a mile ahead and significant spread has been
reported east of Gully Creek and south of Cabin Creek. Helicopter buckets
and retardant drops have been working the Cabin and Gully Creek drainages.
Crews are continuing with fireline construction in Carrot and Sage Basins.
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. Significant spotting occurred to the north across containment
lines in Goose Creek. Air drops were made, but conditions became too smoky
to allow further drops directly onto the problem areas.
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 and helicopters worked spot fires but have
been unable to contain them. The fire has made a major run up Eagle Creek.
CHIPMUNK, Flathead National Forest. The fire is burning in spruce, subalpine
fir and brush 45 miles southeast of Kalispell, MT. No new information was
received.
NORTHWEST PEAKS COMPLEX, Idaho Panhandle National Forest. A Type II Incident
Management Team (Tainsh) is assigned. The fires are burning in subalpine fir
and spruce seven miles southeast of Eastport, ID. Low fire activity with
some individual torching has been noted. Helicopter bucket drops are
concentrated on the northwestern edge of the fire.
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 area is again obscured by smoky
conditions. Site protection measures are beginning at Lantz Bar, though the
fire is not expected to reach there for several days. Site protection
measures continue at Mallard Creek, Cook Ranch and Whitewater.
SUGARLOAF, Gallatin National Forest. The fire is 13 miles northeast of
Wilsall, MT. The fire is being monitored by U.S. Forest Service personnel.
One electronic Snotel site has been destroyed. Retardant drops and
helicopter water drops have been used on the fire.
SPRUCE COMPLEX, Yellowstone National Park. This is a complex of 11 fires in
Yellowstone National Park. The complex consists of the Plateau, Moose,
Unlucky, Boundary and Crow fires. Two new lightning holdover fires have been
added to the complex. The Plateau fire has been very active with a large
plume and crowning behavior. Active torching has been observed on the Moose
fire. The eastern perimeter of the Boundary fire is showing some activity.
HELEN CREEK, Flathead National Forest. This fire is 22 miles south of
Spotted Bear, MT. The Lewis Creek II fire is included with this fire. No new
information was received.
NOSEBAG 22, Idaho Panhandle National Forest. This fire is burning in
subalpine fir, spruce, brush and grass 18 miles northeast of Sandpoint, ID.
Helicopter bucket drops continue to be used on hot spots along the northwest
and northeast ends of the fire. Hose lays are being used to cool hot spots
within 100 feet of the perimeter on the southwest and southeast ends. Fire
activity is increasing and some spotting outside the fireline has occurred.
JUDITH COMPLEX, Lewis and Clark National Forest. This complex consists of
the Studhorse, Lost Fork and High Springs fires, which are 25 miles
southwest of Stanford, MT. The fire has made one isolated run in the
southeast corner which tied into the Sandpoint fire. Creeping and individual
torching of trees is occurring elsewhere within the fire area.
LONG RIDGE, Nez Perce National Forest. This fire is in the Selway-Bitterroot
Wilderness, 14 miles southwest of the Moose Creek Ranger Station. The fire
is being monitored by reconnaissance flights and by the Gardiner Lookout. No
significant activity has been noted.
MINARET PEAK, Flathead National Forest. The fire is near the Spotted Bear
Ranger Station in the Bob Marshall Wilderness. No new information was
received.
EAST THUNDER 14, Idaho Panhandle National Forest. This fire is 23 miles east
of Sandpoint, ID. Fuels are subalpine fir, spruce, brush and grass. Forest
Service personnel are monitoring the fire. Fire activity is increasing and
some torching has been observed. It is expected the fire will continue
spreading to the north and southwest.
MCDONALD II, Lewis and Clark National Forest. This fire is 36 miles
northwest of Choteau, MT. The fire has made a 300 acre run to the east on
the north end of the fire. It is still within the wilderness and is not
threatening to cross the wilderness boundary at this time.
HIDDEN CREEK, Clearwater National Forest. The fire is 12 miles southeast of
Powell, ID. The fire is being monitored by US Forest Service personnel.
Active burning with some torching has been observed. The fire is backing
mostly toward the east. Helicopter bucket work is continuing on the north
and west flanks.
FROG LAKE, Clearwater National Forest. The fire is 16 miles southeast of
Powell, ID. The fire is being monitored by US Forest Service personnel. An
afternoon reconnaissance flight revealed no smokes visible.
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. 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 near the community of Atlanta, ID.
Structure protection and safety remains a primary concern. The fire
continues to creep downhill toward the community of Atlanta. The fire is
exhibiting intense fire behavior on the west and southeast flanks.
Persistent low humidity levels have kept the fire active, despite cooler
temperatures.
TETON COMPLEX, Grand Teton National Park, NPS. A Type II Incident Management
Team (Murphy) is assigned. This complex is north of Jackson, WY. It consists
of the Wilcox, Moran, Hechtman, Glade and Enos fires. Developed areas in the
Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park remain a primary
concern. Progress has been made on the Glade fire. Some torching and
spotting is occurring on all the fires.
RANKIN, Salmon-Challis National Forest. A Type I Incident Management Team
(Stam) is assigned. This fire is 25 miles southwest of Challis, ID.
Structure protection remains in effect. Progress is being made despite rocky
terrain. There are some portions of the fire near Yankee Fork in mopup and
rehabilitation status.
BLIND TRAIL COMPLEX, Bridger-Teton National Forest. A Type II Incident
Management Team (Williams) is assigned. This complex consists of the Blind
and Boulder Fires. The fires are 26 miles southeast of Jackson, WY. The
Boulder fire is being mopped up and patrolled.
FONTENELLE, Bridger-Teton National Forest. This lightning-caused fire is 20
miles north of Kemmerer, WY. Dry fuels, high temperatures, high winds and
low humidity are contributing to active fire behavior. The fire is moving
south and west down East Fork Creek, Spruce Creek and Beaver Creek.
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 in place. Favorable
weather conditions are allowing crews to make progress in establishing and
holding fireline. Previously constructed line continues to hold with the
assistance of helicopter bucket support.
CLEAR CREEK, Salmon-Challis National Forest. A Type I Incident Management
Team (Hutchison) is assigned. The fire is ten miles west of Salmon, ID. The
3rd Battalion 5th Marines from Camp Pendleton, California, commanded by Col.
Callihan, is assigned. Aparejo and Shell Rock fires continue to be a threat.
Structure protection plans are in place for the communities and towns of
Salmon, Gibbonsville, North Fork, Cobalt and Shoup.
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. Burnout operations have given firefighters a
toehold on the northwest flank along the Salmon River. Burnouts to aid in
structure protection continue to be used with success. Mopup and
rehabilitation are progressing.
MARLIN SPRINGS, Salmon-Challis National Forest. This fire is burning along
the ridge between Montana and Idaho, 40 miles northwest of Salmon, ID.
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. There has been no
perimeter growth, only hot spots. Crews are making excellent progress with
mop-up on the Half Moon Fire.
INDIAN/PROSPECT, Payette National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Saleen) is assigned. The fire is 33 miles east of McCall, ID. Some existing
rehabilitation efforts on old mining claims are currently threatened. The
fire has spotted across Monumental Summit Road and burned at least 500
additional acres.
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.
Minimal fire activity has occurred.
MORSE, Salmon-Challis National Forest. The fire is burning in grass,
sagebrush and douglas fir five miles east of May, ID. Observed fire behavior
includes creeping with short uphill runs and tree torching. Use of aircraft
has been obstructed by morning inversions. The efforts directed toward
containing the fire at the head of Cold Creek are successful.
CRIMSON CLOVER, Lower Snake River District, BLM. Fire is in Dry Fork Canyon,
20 miles northwest of Vernal, UT. The fire grew rapidly in light fuels with
the wind pushing it. Adjacent roads are helping to keep the fire from
spreading.
DIAMOND PEAK, Payette National Forest. This lightning-caused fire is 42
miles northeast of McCall, ID. Structure protection remains in effect.
SIDDOWAY, Targhee National Forest. This fire is located 14 miles east of
Swan Valley. The fuels are moderate to heavy timber. Limited access is
hampering control efforts. The fire is burning actively, and has increased
in size by 150 acres.
FLOSSIE COMPLEX, Payette National Forest. These fires are 50 miles northeast
of McCall, ID. No new information was reported.
SCF WILDERNESS, Salmon-Challis National Forest. This complex is made up of
the North Fork Wilderness Complex and the South Zone Wilderness fire. The
inversion reduced visibility over the wilderness area. Current threats are
to local ranches and a guard station in the area, all of which have
evacuation plans in place. The Aparejo fire has spread outside the
wilderness boundary and will be managed by the Clear Creek management team.
NORTH SHELLROCK, Payette National Forest. The fire is 55 miles east of
McCall, ID. No new information was reported.
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. 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.
WEST BASIN, Elko Field Office, BLM. 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 land and the Sawtooth National Forest. Creeping with some
torching in the interior has been observed. The fireline has held regardless
of 50 mile per hour winds. Current threats are to wildlife habitat, cultural
sites and grazing allotments.
WILLOW, Ely Field Office, BLM. This fire is smoldering and creeping in
sagebrush, pinyon pine and juniper fuels 60 miles north, northwest of Ely,
NV. The acreage change is due to mapping.
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 and Great Basin National
Park. The fire is 50 miles southeast of Ely, NV and is being monitored by
Park Service personnel.
CHERRY, Ely Field Office, BLM. This fire is 30 miles northwest of Ely, NV.
Wildlife habitat and the Goshute Wilderness Study Area remain threatened. No
new information was received.
LITTLE WATER, Humboldt National Forest. This fire is 60 miles southeast of
Elko, NV, burning in white fir, isolated pinyon pine and mahogany. No new
information was received.
MAMMOTH, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The fire is burning in white fir
and pinyon pine 75 miles southwest of Ely, NV, within the Grant Range
Wilderness Area.
No new information was received.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN AREA LARGE FIRES:
PAHASKA COMPLEX, Shoshone National Forest. These lightning-caused fires are
located 50 miles west of Cody, WY. A Type II Incident Management Team (Sisk)
is assigned. Containment has been reached on two of the fires within the
complex.
ST. LAWRENCE, Wind River Agency, BIA. This fire is burning in the Wind River
Roadless Area ten miles northwest of Fort Washakie.
BURRO FLATS, Shoshone National Forest. The fire is 12 miles south of Dubois,
WY. It is burning in the Fitzpatrick Wilderness at high elevations. This
will be final report unless new information is received.
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 has been active, with torching, spotting and short runs
observed after the inversion lifted. A large spot fire in the Bucks Lake
Wilderness has spread eastward toward Three Lakes. Several other spots have
been located across the Mosquito Creek drainage. Highway 70 is open.
SOUTHWEST AREA LARGE FIRES:
PEAK, Tonto National Forest. The fire is burning in dense brush and steep
terrain six miles south of Globe, AZ.
NORTH, Tonto National Forest. This fire is burning in ponderosa pine in the
Mazatzal Wilderness, six miles southwest of Payson, AZ. The fire is being
monitored by U.S. Forest Service personnel.
SOUTHERN AREA LARGE FIRES:
POSSOM, Florida Division of Forestry. The fire is near Orlando, FL. Highways
50 and 520 have been reopened and the smoke has cleared from the Orlando
area.
CHICKEN COMPLEX, Texas State Forest Service. This fire is burning 20 miles
east of Nacogdoches, TX. The northern perimeter of the fire is secure and
the rest of the fire is still experiencing intense fire behavior.
ROAD PASTURE, Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge. This lightning-caused fire
is burning 45 miles south of Houston, TX. Variable winds and drought
stressed fuels are causing some control problems.
ROCKY POINT, National Forests in Florida. This fire is burning in Marion
County. A burnout operation is underway. The fire has received some
precipitation.
HOPE, Texas State Forest Service. The fire is burning 80 miles north of
Houston, TX. The National Guard helicopters continue to assist efforts with
bucket drops.
PARKER SPRINGS, National Forest in Alabama. This fire is burning 13 miles
southeast of Brewton, AL. No structures are threatened at this time.
BROADDUS, Texas State Forest Service. The fire is located 100 miles
northeast of Houston, TX. The fire is burning in a mature pine plantation.
The Texas Army National Guard continues to assist with suppression
objectives.
KEECHI, Anadardo Area Office, BIA. The fire is five miles northwest of
Binger, OK. Containment problems and extreme fire behavior are the result of
high temperatures, low relative humidity and gusty winds. A cooperative
effort between the State of Oklahoma, the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the
local volunteer fire departments has been established.
OUTLOOK:
*** A RED FLAG WARNING IS POSTED IN NORTHEAST WASHINGTON AND NORTHERN IDAHO
FOR DRY LIGHTNING AND DRY CONDITIONS ***
*** A FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS POSTED IN EASTERN WASHINGTON FOR DRY LIGHTNING
AND DRY CONDITIONS ***
*** A FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS POSTED IN MOST OF MONTANA FOR DRY LIGHTNING, LOW
HUMIDITIES AND GUSTY WINDS ***
High pressure is present over the southcentral United States, with a
southwest flow over most of the west. A weak impulse moving north through
the Pacific northwest and into Idaho will cause temperatures to drop by a
few degrees. A slight chance of thunderstorms exists. The monsoon moisture
continues to move north and west. Thunderstorms will occur in Montana, Utah,
Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona.
Winds will generally be upslope or southwest at speeds under 20 mph, with
stronger gusts near thunderstorms.
Temperatures will be in the 70's to mid 80's in the mountains, and the mid
80's to 90's at lower elevations. Desert areas will see temperatures from
100 to 110. Minimum relative humidities will be in the teens and 20's, with
some single digit readings occurring in the driest areas.
=> 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 24 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 23 04:41:10.00 36.1 N 117.6 W 0 km 3.5
30 miles N of Ridgecrest, California
EARTHQUAKES IN EASTERN UNITED STATES
(25.0 TO 50.0 N, 65.0 TO 102.0 W)
Date Time (UTC) Lat Long Depth Magnitude
2000 AUG 22 20:12:14.69 36.4 N 91.0 W 5 km 3.9
25 miles ENE of Hardy, Arkansas
EARTHQUAKES IN STATE OF ALASKA
Date Time (UTC) Lat Long Depth Magnitude
2000 AUG 23 12:19:14.00 61.4 N 147.5 W 35 km 3.3
45 miles WNW of Valdez, Alaska
2000 AUG 23 06:19:10.97 53.0 N 170.9 E 33 km 4.5
95 miles W of Attu, Alaska
2000 AUG 23 05:14:03.49 51.1 N 179.7 W 33 km 4.9
140 miles WSW of Adak, Alaska
=> Yesterday's USA Severe Weather Reports
Note: All data is considered preliminary
Tornado Reports
TimeF-Scale LocationCountyStateLatLonComments
2120UNK7 E ABITA SPGS ST. TAMMANY LA30468991*** 1 INJ *** NWS SURVEY
INDICATES SEVERE DOWNBURST WITH ESTIMATED WINDS OF 70 MPH ALONG SNEAD DRIVE
IN HILLCREST SUBDIVISION. NUMEROUS TREES DOWN , MINOR (NEW)
2319UNKSE DANVERS IL40538916POSSIBLE TORNADO...NUMEROUS TREES BLOWN DOWN.
GARAGE DAMAGED. (ESDA) (SPI)
Hail Reports
TimeSize LocationCountyStateLatLonComments
185175EDON WILLIAMS OH41548476REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL. (FWA)
20201005 S RAPID CITY PENNINGTON SD439910321REPORTED BY HART RANCH. (RAP)
2102175GAITHER BOONE AR36159316REPORTED BY ASP HARRISON. (LIT)
214075VENICE SARASOTA FL27098244REPORTED BY STORM SPOTTER. (TBW)
214575MYRTLE OREGON MO36499126REPORTED BY PUBLIC. (SGF)
223075FT MYERS LEE FL26638184REPORTED BY STORM SPOTTER. (TBW)
2230751 S CAULFIELD HOWELL MO36599211REPORTED BY PUBLIC. (SGF)
224175ROVER OREGON MO36719161REPORTED BY PUBLIC. (SGF)
224875MIFFLIN ASHLAND OH40768236(SPC)
23121002 W NORMAL IL40518904(ESDA) (SPI)
014088SALEM DENT MO37649155REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL. (SGF)
03251755 S VINCENNES KNOX IN38598751REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL.
(IND)
03251002 NW ENGLISH CRAWFORD IN38358649REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL.
(SDF)
035075CUZCO DUBOIS IN38488671REPORTED BY STORM SPOTTER. (SDF)
07451002 NE SILVA PIERCE ND48199988REPORTED BY PUBLIC. (BIS)
082075HEIMDAL WELLS ND47799961REPORTED BY ARB OBSERVER. MOSTLY PEA SIZE
HAIL. (BIS)
10001002 W MC HENRY FOSTER ND47589864REPORTED BY COOPERATIVE OBSERVER. (BIS)
Wind Reports
TimeSpeed LocationCountyStateLatLonComments
1955UNKSHIRLEY AR35649231SHERIFF'S OFFICE (LIT)
2000UNKROUND SPG SHANNON MO37289141TREES DOWN ON HIWAY 19 (SGF)
2010UNKBATESVILLE INDEPENDENCE AR35769164LARGE LIMBS DOWN . REPORTED BY
SHERIFF'S OFFICE. (LIT)
2020UNKEMINENCE SHANNON MO37159136TREES DOWN NEAR SINKING CREEK (SGF)
2045UNKCALAMINE SHARP AR36019133TREES DOWN. . REPORTED BYSHERIFF. (LIT)
2200UNKRIVERTON OREGON MO36649119TREES DOWN OVER HWY 160. REPORTED BY LAW
ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL. (SGF)
2200UNKSALEM DENT MO37649155TREES DOWN . REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT
OFFICIAL. (SGF)
2220UNKTECUMSEH OZARK MO36589228TREES DOWN NEAR TECUMSEH (SGF)
2230UNK5 N KOSHKONONG OREGON MO36689164TREES DOWN OVER HWY M. REPORTED BY
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL. (SGF)
2245UNKMANSFIELD RICHLAND OH40768251TREES DOWN IN MANSFIELD AND SHENANDOAH
BETWEEN 630 PM AND 7 PM. (SPC)
2315UNKMACKINAW TAZEWELL IL4053893415 INCH DIAMETER TREE BLOWN DOWN. (CO-OP
OBSERVER) (SPI)
2335UNKSUMMERSVILLE TEXAS MO37189168POWER POLE DOWN. REPORTED BY LAW
ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL. (SGF)
2352UNKROUND SPG SHANNON MO37289141TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. REPORTED BY
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL. (SGF)
0200UNKROLLA PHELPS MO37949176POWER LINES DOWN IN ROLLA (SGF)
0230UNKKEYTESVILLE CHARITON MO39439294REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL.
POWER LINES DOWN. (MCI)
0255UNKCOLLEGE MOUND MACON MO39619258REPORTED BY HAM RADIO OPERATOR. MOBILE
HOME BLOWN OFF ITS FOUNDATION. (MCI)
0255UNKHIGBEE RANDOLPH MO39319251REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL. TREES
DOWN BLOCKING ROADS. POWER LINES ALSO DOWN. (MCI)
0258UNKSALISBURY CHARITON MO39419281REPORTED BY STORM SPOTTER. SHERIFF'S
TRANSMISSION TOWER BLOWN DOWN. (MCI)
0304UNKVINCENNES KNOX IN38688751REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL. TREES
OVER ST RD 61...HWY 67 AND HWY 41. HOUSE STRUCK BY LIGHTNING. (IND)
0320UNKWAVERLY MORGAN IL39588994SEVERAL POWER LINES BLOWN DOWN. (SHERIFF)
(SPI)
0355UNKENGLISH CRAWFORD IN38338646TREES DOWN ONTO VEHICLE. REPORTED BY LAW
ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL. (SDF)
0405UNKOTWELL PIKE IN38458709POWER LINES DOWN (PAH)
0255651 SW MOBERLY RANDOLPH MO3940924455 TO 65 MPH WINDS. REPORTED BY STORM
SPOTTER. EVENT DURATION 15 MINUTES. (MCI)
Fields marked UNK are unknown
All Times UTC
Wind Gusts in MPH
Hail Sizes in 1/100 of an Inch (75 = 0.75")
=> Guest Column
No Column Today
=> Tropical Storm Debby Advisory Number 20
National Weather Service Miami Fl
11 Am EDT Thu Aug. 24 2000
...Debby Deteriorates Into Open Tropical Wave.
All tropical storm watches and warnings are discontinued for Cuba. Heavy
rains threaten Haiti...eastern Cuba and Jamaica.
At 11 am EDT...1500z...an Air Force reconnaissance aircraft was unable to
locate a closed circulation over an area between eastern Cuba and Jamaica.
Debby is an open tropical wave moving westward about 20 mph...32 km/hr.
Maximum sustained winds remain near 40 mph...64 kph...over the waters
between eastern Cuba and Jamaica within an area of heavy thunderstorms.
There is a possibility that the remnants of Debby could move into the
southeastern gulf of Mexico and restrengthen during the next few days.
Rainfall totals of 4 to 6 inches and as high as 10 to 15 inches over
mountainous areas are still associated with the remnants of Debby. These
rains could cause life-threatening flash floods and mudslides over portions
of Haiti...eastern Cuba and Jamaica. This weather is expected to spread
across the Cayman Islands later today.
This is the last public advisory issued by the National Hurricane Center on
this system unless regeneration occurs.
Forecaster Lawrence
No Strike Probabilities Are Associated With This Advisory.
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