The USA Disaster Situation Report
The Daily USA Disaster Situation Report
For August 26, 2000
Christopher Effgen, Editor, host{at}disastercenter.com
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IN THIS ISSUE
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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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=> Firefighter Fatalities:
=> National Drought Summary
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The Daily USA Disaster Situation Report
For August 26, 2000
Christopher Effgen, Editor, host{at}disastercenter.com
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IN THIS ISSUE
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=> USA Daily Temperature Extremes
National Temperature Extremes
High Fri...112 At Death Valley CA
Low Sat...36 At Alturas CA
=> Special Notes
The Federal Emergency Management Agency yesterday authorized the use of
federal funds to help Washington State battle the uncontrolled Mule Dry fire
burning in the counties of Klickitat and Yakima.
=> Current Tropical Weather Outlook For The North Atlantic Caribbean Sea And
The Gulf Of Mexico
Tropical storm formation is not expected through Sunday.
=> Current Active National Weather Service Warnings:
Active Warnings:
Updated Sat Aug 26 11:45:09 2000
Flash Flood
Colorado
Utah
...A FLASH FLOOD WATCH FROM NOON UNTIL 1000 PM FOR ALL OF EASTERN UTAH AND
WESTERN COLORADO...
Puerto Rico
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SAN JUAN HAS ISSUED A FLASH FLOOD WATCH FOR
ALL MUNICIPALITIES OF PUERTO RICO UNTIL 700 PM AST.
Special Marine
Florida
* SPECIAL MARINE WARNING FOR THE COASTAL WATERS FROM... GASPARILLA PASS IN
CHARLOTTE COUNTY TO BONITA BEACH IN LEE COUNTY. * UNTIL 1245 AM EDT.
Michigan
Wisconsin
* SPECIAL MARINE WARNING FOR...
NEARSHORE WATERS FROM PORT WASHINGTON TO WINTHROP HARBOR
ILLINOIS...AND THE WISCONSIN ADJACENT OPEN WATERS OF LAKE MICHIGAN TO
MID LAKE...
* UNTIL 1115 AM CDT
Non Precipitation
Arkansas
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FOR A LARGE PORTION OF CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN
ARKANSAS THROUGH SUNDAY...
Montana
...A LAKE WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FOR NORTHWEST MONTANA FOR THIS
AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS EVENING...
Severe Thunderstorm
Illinois
* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR... DE WITT COUNTY IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS
NORTHERN MACON COUNTY IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS * UNTIL 1015 AM CDT
Tennessee
* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR... LAWRENCE COUNTY IN TENNESSEE THIS
INCLUDES THE CITY OF LAWRENCEBURG * UNTIL 1100 AM CDT
Wisconsin
* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR... WAUKESHA COUNTY IN SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN
* UNTIL 1000 AM CDT
=> Severe Weather Probability Forecast
The forecast probability of an event is by the stated percentage or greater
for the event, within 25 miles of any point for the area described.
Tornado Risk - Slight
There is a less than 2% probability of a tornado.
Hail Risk - Slight
There is a 5% probability area for hail, 3/4 inch or larger, covering the
east southeast 2/3 of Iowa, the northeast 1/2 of Missouri, south Wisconsin,
Illinois, Indiana except the far eastern area, central and western Kentucky,
north northwest Tennessee.
The 15% probability area covers far eastern Iowa and Illinois except the far
southern and far northern area.
Wind Risk - Slight
There is a 5% probability area for winds, in excess of 50 knots, covering
central and eastern Kansas, Missouri except the far northwestern and south
southwestern areas, the southeast 1/3 of Iowa, southern Wisconsin, far
southwestern Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky except the far eastern
area, and Tennessee except the far eastern and far southwestern areas.
The 15% probability area covers east southeast Iowa, east northeast
Missouri, Illinois, the southwestern 1/2 of Indiana, and central west and
western Kentucky.
Tomorrow's Risk - Slightly Moderate
Tomorrow there area two risk areas.
One covers eastern North Dakota, central east and eastern South Dakota, and
the west northwest 1/2 of Minnesota.
The other area covers east northeast Alabama, Georgia except the southern
area, South Carolina, the south southwest 1/3 of North Carolina.
The main risk appears to be wind and hail.
=> Precipitation Forecast and Excessive Rainfall Forecast
Precipitation Forecast
The 24 hr precipitation forecast is calling for over an inch of rainfall
over far southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, far southwestern Indiana,
western Kentucky, a portion of far central north Tennessee and southern
Florida.
The 24 - 48 hr precipitation forecast is calling for over an inch of
rainfall over far south Florida.
Excessive Rainfall Forecast
Isolated rainfall amounts of 1- 2.5" in several hours is possible which
could cause some runoff problems in southern Indiana through southern
Illinois and into northcentral Kentucky.
A few cells could flash flooding across sections of Utah and western
Colorado.
=> USA Flood Report
The Flood report is not available on weekends.
=> USA Fire Report and Forecast
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SITUATION REPORT
SATURDAY, AUGUST 26, 2000 - 0700 MDT
NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS LEVEL V
CURRENT SITUATION:
Initial attack activity was heavy in the Northern Rockies Area and moderate
elsewhere. A total of seven new large fires were reported, four of which
were in the Northwest Area. Crews reached containment goals on nine large
fires in the Northwest, Eastern Great Basin, Southern and Southwest Areas.
Predicted winds of up to 40 mph in Oregon, Idaho and Montana will challenge
firelines on the large fires in those states. Very high to extreme fire
indices have been reported in all eleven western states, plus Texas, North
Dakota and Oklahoma.
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. Higher relative humidities moderated fire activity until
mid-afternoon. Efforts are concentrated on keeping the fire from crossing
Canyon Creek and moving toward communities west of Hamilton. Much of the
western perimeter has hit natural barriers and is not spreading.
VALLEY COMPLEX, Bitterroot National Forest. A Type I Incident Management
Team (Gage) is assigned. The Army's 3rd Battalion 327th Infantry from Ft.
Campbell, KY, commanded by LTC Lehr, 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 Valley and Mussigbrod
complexes have burned together. Air quality has improved enough to allow
earlier reconnaissance and helicopter bucket work. The precipitation
received on 8/24 has had little effect on fire activity. At least 700 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. Included in the complex are the Bear, Coyote and Skalkaho
Falls fires. Fire activity has increased on the north slopes. Fireline in
one division was overrun, and crews were pulled off the fireline. Residents
of Sleeping Child and Little Sleeping Child have been allowed to return home
under a two hour evacuation notice.
WILDERNESS COMPLEX, Bitterroot National Forest. A Type II Incident
Management Team (Cook) is assigned. The complex consists of 14 fires in the
Selway-Bitterroot and Frank Church River of No Return Wildernesses, 40 miles
southwest of Hamilton, MT. Fire activity has been moderate, due to increased
winds, higher temperatures and lower relative humidities throughout the fire
area. 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 continue to construct fireline
and perform mopup on Johnson Creek and Flat Creek. Structure protection
operations in Trout Creek and Quartz Flat are ongoing. A number of spot
fires along the east flank are being worked in an effort to keep the fire
from establishing itself in the Sunrise Creek drainage.
UPPER NINEMILE COMPLEX, Lolo National Forest. A Type I Incident Management
Team (Bateman) 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. Spot fire activity has been noted
approximately 3/4 mile northeast of the Siamese fire. Fireline has been lost
on one division of the Ninemile fire and two divisions of the Alpine fire.
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. Structure protection,
road closures and evacuations are still in effect for Garnet Ghost Town and
residences at the north end of the fire along Bear Creek. A power line and a
communications site are also threatened.
CLEAR CREEK DIVIDE COMPLEX, Flathead Agency, BIA. A Type I Incident
Management Team (MacGregor) is assigned. This complex, 60 miles northwest of
Missoula, consists of the Clear Creek, Vanderburg, Siegel, Seepay and Magpie
Creek fires. Strong winds and low relative humidity have caused the upper
portions of the Seepay and Magpie fires to make downhill runs. The potential
for communities along Highway 200 to be threatened still exists.
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. Rehabilitation of dozer
lines is in progress.
MONTURE/SPREAD RIDGE, Lolo National Forest. A Type I Incident Management
Team (Wands) is assigned. The fires are 15 miles east of Seeley Lake, MT.
Several new starts have been discovered in the general area. Crews are
working to keep fire spread on the Monture fire south of Lodgepole Creek,
and on the Spread ridge fire from crossing Spread Creek. Rolling material
continues to be the primary cause of fire spread on both fires.
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.
MAUDLOW/TOSTON, Central Land Office, Montana Department of Natural Resources
and Conservation. Two Type II Incident Management Teams (Joki and Greene)
are assigned. These fires are 25 miles northeast of Belgrade, MT. The
assistance of air tankers and helicopter bucket drops became necessary when
the fire's activity increased in the afternoon.
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/Medicine Lake (CCML), Skalkaho Pass, Lick
Creek and Cooper Creek fires, 30 miles southwest of Philipsburg, MT. The
Cooper Creek fire has burned into the Mussigbrod fire. The CCML fires have
progressed to Signal Rock.
MUSSIGBROD COMPLEX, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. A Type I Incident
Management Team (Humphrey) is assigned. These fires are 12 miles northwest
of Wisdom, MT. The complex includes the Mussigbrod and Maynard fires, but
these two fires have now burned together at their southern flanks. An
increase in temperatures and surface winds has caused fire activity to
increase. Crown dominated runs have been observed in Johnson and Bender
creeks with spotting up to one-half mile ahead. The Mussigbrod fire has
burned into the Copper Creek fire on the Middle Fork Complex.
KOOTENAI COMPLEX, Kootenai National Forest. A Canadian Type I Incident
Management Team (Longpre) is assigned. These fires are 20 miles northwest of
Libby, MT. Three new starts have been discovered and successfully initial
attacked. Work continues on the contingency fireline from the Kelsey-Can
fires north to Okaga Lake. All fires are relatively quiet with no
substantial growth.
STONE YOUNG, Kootenai National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Colla) is assigned. The complex is 65 miles northeast of Libby, MT. With
the inversion lifting, fire activity has rapidly increased. The fireline has
held despite strong winds. Spots located outside the fireline have been
suppressed.
TROY SOUTH, Kootenai National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Berndt) is assigned. This complex of fires is near Troy, MT. Twenty three
fires have been controlled and are in patrol status.
GREEN MOUNTAIN, Kootenai National Forest. These fires are seven miles
northwest of Trout Creek, MT. The complex includes the Green Mountain,
McNeeley, Basin Creek and Engle fires. The fires are creeping in heavy duff.
Personnel assigned to this fire are providing initial attack on new starts
in the area.
BEAVER CREEK, Gallatin National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Corbin) is assigned. This fire is south of Big Sky, MT. Fire spread and
torching has been minimal due to lingering effects of the precipitation
received on 8/24.
BURNT FLATS, Clearwater area, Idaho State Department of Lands. Two Type II
Incident Management Teams (Ostman and Christie) are assigned. The fire is
three miles from Whitebird, ID. Higher humidities in the morning kept fire
behavior minimal, allowing crews to focus on mopup of a Goose Creek
slopover. Two areas of slopover have also been located near Chapman Creek,
most likely caused by rolling materials.
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. A slopover in the head of Eagle Creek has been
contained and a burnout operation is underway. Crews are working to contain
spots in the Deer, Eagle and Maloney Creek drainages.
CHIPMUNK, Flathead National Forest. The fire is burning in spruce, subalpine
fir and brush 45 miles southeast of Kalispell, MT. The fire is moving toward
the east with significant activity observed in the more heavily forested
portions of the fire. Continual spotting to the north is a concern.
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. Helicopter water drops are
continuing, with priority placed on the northern edge of the fire. The
precipitation received on 8/24, along with cooler temperatures, is still
moderating fire behavior.
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. A return to warmer, drier air has resulted in
increased activity with the Flossie fire and it is close to burning into the
Three Bears fire. Site protection measures are in place for Arctic Point
Lookout and Allison Ranch. Two additional lightning starts have been added
to the fires this team is managing.
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 several smaller fires. Significant heat is present in
the fires, but spread has been limited due to higher relative humidities.
Field observers have moved into Buffalo Cabin to provide structure
protection and to better observe the Plateau fire.
HELEN CREEK, Flathead National Forest. This fire is 22 miles south of
Spotted Bear, MT. The fire is actively backing to the west and south with
minimal movement to the north. There is a potential threat to four
structures, but fire movement is being monitored by U.S. Forest Service
personnel. The fire is approaching the Mud Lake Lookout and a test of
structure protection measures may occur today.
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. Fire activity is increasing with warmer and
drier weather.
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. Observed fire behavior includes short runs of 1/4
acre and moving back into the burned area.
MCDONALD II, Lewis and Clark National Forest. This fire is 36 miles
northwest of Choteau, MT. Winds have pushed the fire east and fire activity
is picking up. U.S. Forest Service personnel are monitoring this fire. This
will be the last report unless significant changes occur.
HIDDEN CREEK, Clearwater National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Anderson) is assigned. The fire is 12 miles southeast of Powell, ID.
Moderately active burning has been observed, especially on the north and
east sides. The fire continues to move slowly toward Big Sand Creek.
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.
MINARET PEAK, Flathead National Forest. The fire is near the Spotted Bear
Ranger Station in the Bob Marshall Wilderness. The rate of spread is slow
and the fire is backing.
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. The fire is backing down cliffs
and steep terrain on the west flank. It is less than half a mile from
leaving a proposed wilderness boundary. Additional road and trail closures
have been implemented.
SUGARLOAF, Gallatin National Forest. The fire is 13 miles northeast of
Wilsall, MT. The fire is being monitored by U.S. Forest Service personnel.
Fire activity has been low.
FROG LAKE, Clearwater National Forest. The fire is 16 miles southeast of
Powell, ID. The fire is being monitored by U.S. Forest Service personnel. No
smoke is visible.
ELIZABETH, Clearwater National Forest. The fire is 33 miles northeast of
Pierce, ID. The fire is being monitored by U.S. Forest Service personnel.
SNOW CREEK, Clearwater National Forest. The fire is 30 miles northeast of
Pierce, ID. U.S. 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 remain the primary concerns. Higher
temperatures and winds have generated more intensive fire behavior compared
to the previous burn period.
MARLIN SPRINGS, Salmon-Challis National Forest. This fire is burning along
the ridge between Montana and Idaho, 40 miles northwest of Salmon, ID. This
complex consists of the Marlin Springs, Full Circle and Sister fires.
Evacuation plans for the communities of North Fork and Gibbonsville, ID are
in place if the need arises.
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
Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park remain a primary
concern. Most fires within the complex continue to torch and spot.
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. Fire
behavior activity has increased with spotting in heavy fuels and minor runs.
FONTENELLE, Bridger-Teton National Forest. A Type II Incident Management
Team (Mesenbrink) is assigned. This lightning-caused fire is 20 miles north
of Kemmerer, WY. Unfavorable weather conditions continue to challenge
containment objectives.
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. Dry, windy
conditions have increased fire behavior with spotting, torching and runs.
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. The 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. Low relative
humidity and high winds are 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. Thunderstorms provided .25 inch of precipitation
over the fire area. These storms also caused six new starts within the
incident's initial attack area of response, but all new starts have been
contained.
SIDDOWAY, Targhee National Forest. This fire is located 14 miles east of
Swan Valley burning in moderate to heavy fuels. Limited access is hampering
control efforts. Fire activity has been minimal today with isolated torching
and runs in the unburned islands within the fire perimeter.
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 fire
is contained. There has been no perimeter growth on the Triangle fire.
INDIAN/PROSPECT, Payette National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Saleen) is assigned. The fire is 33 miles east of McCall, ID. The fire has
burned to the perimeter of Stibnite, a historical mining site, and continues
to back downslope toward the historic mining town of Cinnibar.
MORSE, Salmon-Challis National Forest. The fire is burning in grass,
sagebrush and douglas fir five miles east of May, ID. No new information was
reported.
DIAMOND PEAK, Payette National Forest. This lightning-caused fire is 42
miles northeast of McCall, ID. Structure protection remains in effect. The
North Shellrock and South Shellrock fires will be reported with this fire
beginning tomorrow as the Diamond Complex.
SCOTT CREEK, Payette National Forest. This fire is burning in sage and grass
eight miles from Weiser, ID. Crews are making good progress toward
containment.
DRY FORK II, Vernal Field Office, BLM. The fire is burning in pinyon pine,
juniper, aspen, fir and lodgepole pine 20 miles northwest of Vernal, UT. No
significant changes have occurred.
SCF WILDERNESS, Salmon-Challis National Forest. Eleven wildland fires are
currently burning within the Salmon Challis Wilderness Complex: Little
Pistol, Indian Creek, Filly, Butts, Papoose, Parker, Packer Meadow, Shell
Rock, Wilson Creek, Jackass and Jack Creek. Pistol Creek Ranch has been
evacuated.
FLOSSIE COMPLEX, Payette National Forest. These fires are 50 miles northeast
of McCall, ID. No new information was reported.
NORTH SHELLROCK, Payette National Forest. The fire is 55 miles east of
McCall, ID. This fire will become part of the Diamond Complex on 8/26.
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. This
fire will become part of the Diamond Complex on 8/26.
NORTHWEST AREA LARGE FIRES:
HASH ROCK, Ochoco National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Jackson) has been ordered. This fire is nine miles north of Prineville, OR.
The fire is moving toward the Mill Creek Wilderness. The fire made a
significant push north to northeast with a large convection column.
EASTSIDE COMPLEX, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. A Type II Incident
Management Team (Gardner) has been ordered. This is a group of about 30
lightning-caused fires between Joseph and Halfway, OR, on the national
forest lands.
CARROLL, Oregon Department of Forestry. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Gilpin) has been ordered. This fire was formerly known as the Incident 312
fire. The fire is on state lands east of Joseph, OR, and is moving toward
the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.
MULE DRY, Yakima Agency, BIA. This fire is northeast of Goldendale, WA. The
fire is moving east in grass and sagebrush. It has gone off BIA lands and is
now burning on Washington state lands. There is a potential threat to
structures.
MEADOW, Umatilla National Forest. This fire was ignited by lightning on
8/24, 20 miles southeast of Ukiah, OR. It spotted over the fireline
yesterday morning and grew from five acres to 200 acres. Heavy fuel loading
and extremely high fire danger indices are hindering containment efforts.
Shifting winds have pushed the fire across Forest Service Road 52.
WILDHORSE SPRING, Vale District, BLM. This lightning-caused fire is burning
in sagebrush and grass ten miles west of Vale, OR. Gusty, shifting winds are
causing challenges to containment efforts.
RESERVOIR BUTTE, Vale District, BLM. The fire is 15 miles southwest of
Durkee, OR in heavy grass and sagebrush. Rocky terrain is making access
difficult. Air tankers are assisting with suppression efforts.
DIPPING VAT, Prineville District, BLM. This fire is ten miles east of Grass
Valley, OR. It is a lightning-caused fire that is burning in grass and
sagebrush. The fire is active on two flanks. Engines and helicopters are
making good progress toward containment.
SNIPTION CANYON, Prineville District, BLM. The fire is burning in grass and
sagebrush five miles southwest of Condon, OR. Local landowners and one
engine are staffing the fire.
FLAT CREEK, Wenachee National Forest. This fire is 70 miles south of Chelan,
WA, in the Glacier Peak Wilderness. It has been monitored by aerial
reconnaissance since 7/27 with no significant acreage change until 8/25.
HARMONY, Prineville District, BLM. This fire is burning in sagebrush and
grass 15 miles northeast of Grass Valley, OR. Containment was expected late
last night.
ROSE BRIAR, Prineville District, BLM. The fire is 15 miles northwest of
Condon, OR. Containment was expected late last night.
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.
BLUE MOUNTAIN, Winnemucca Field Office, BLM. This fire is located 12 miles
west of Winnemucca, NV. The fire continued to burn actively in grass, sage,
pinyon pine and juniper fuels. Torching, spotting and running continue to
cause containment problems throughout the burn period. Current threats are
to wildlife habitat and rangeland.
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. Fire activity is being monitored by BLM personnel. 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. No new information was received.
CHERRY, Ely Field Office, BLM. This fire is 30 miles northwest of Ely, NV.
Wildlife habitat and the Goshute Wilderness Study Area remain threatened.
BLM personnel are monitoring the fire. 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. U. S.
Forest Service personnel are monitoring the fire. 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.
U.S. Forest Service personnel continue to monitor this fire. No new
information was received.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN AREA LARGE FIRES:
JASPER, Black Hills National Forest. This fire is 15 miles east of
Newcastle, WY. Highway 16 remains closed to through traffic. Fire behavior
includes crowning, spotting and running in rough broken canyons. Fire spread
is quickly overwhelming containment efforts. Current threats are to homes
and Jewel Cave National Monument.
ST. LAWRENCE, Wind River Agency, BIA. This fire is burning in the Wind River
Roadless Area ten miles northwest of Fort Washakie. Constructed fireline is
being supported by retardant drops on the south, southwest and east flanks.
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. Fire activity has increased, with spotting problems occurring at the
fire's head. The area south of the North Fork Feather River continues to
burn actively to the east, toward Kellog Ravine.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA LARGE FIRES:
SAVAGES, Sierra National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team (Walker)
is assigned. This human-caused fire began on 8/24 near Highway 140 west of
El Portal, CA. The fire is in steep, inaccessible terrain. Current threats
are to structures in El Portal and Hites Cove.
SOUTHWEST AREA LARGE FIRES:
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.
CRAZY, Gila National Forest. This fire started on 8/8 in Catron County. The
U.S. Forest Service is monitoring the fire by air and ground as needed.
SOUTHERN AREA LARGE FIRES:
POSSOM, Florida Division of Forestry. The fire is near Orlando, FL. Highways
50 and 520 remain closed due to zero visibility. The Orlando metro area is
being impacted by smoke. The smoke in the area contributed to seven separate
non-fatal vehicle accidents.
ROCKY POINT, National Forests in Florida. This fire is burning in Marion
County. This will be the last report unless new information is received.
OUTLOOK:
*** A RED FLAG WARNING IS POSTED IN MOST OF CENTRAL AND WESTERN MONTANA FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY. SCATTERED DRY THUNDERSTORMS ARE
FORECAST FOR THE EASTERN SLOPE OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS ***
*** A FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS POSTED IN EXTREME SOUTHEAST OREGON, SOUTHWEST
IDAHO AND THE EAST CENTRAL IDAHO MOUNTAINS FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITY ***
*** A FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS POSTED IN SOUTHCENTRAL MONTANA AND PARTS OF
NORTHERN WYOMING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY ***
An approaching Pacific trough will bring increased southwest winds to the
northwest states. Gusts in excess of 30 mph are possible. Elsewhere, monsoon
moisture will remain to the south. This will bring more wet thunderstorms to
the southwest states.
Ridgetop winds will be southwest at 15 to 25 mph with gusts between 30 and
40 mph in Oregon, Idaho and Montana. Further south, winds will be upslope or
southwest at speeds under 20 mph, with higher 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 humidity 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 26 at 00:15 UTC
EARTHQUAKES IN STATE OF ALASKA
Date Time (UTC) Lat Long Depth Magnitude
2000 AUG 25 13:19:43.00 61.8 N 147.4 W 35 km 3.6
60 miles NW of Valdez, Alaska
2000 AUG 25 08:24:26.90 56.3 N 161.6 W 169 km 3.9
80 miles NNW of Sand Point, Alaska
2000 AUG 25 17:52:04.63 59.9 N 152.7 W 121 km 4.6
40 miles WNW of Homer, Alaska
=> 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
2030 75 COUNTY LINE GENEVA AL 3108 8588 DIME SIZE HAIL. REPORTED BY DOTHAN
SWP. (TLH)
2030 75 ASHFORD HOUSTON AL 3118 8523 DIME SIZE HAIL AT INTERSECTION OF
COUNTY RDS 55 AND 22. REPORTED BY DOTHAN SWP. (TLH)
2150 100 3 E CHAMBERS HOLT NE 4219 9868 (LBF)
2156 75 VERNON WASHINGTON FL 3063 8571 DIME SIZE HAI ON STATE HIGHWAY 79.
REPORTED BY THE WASHINGTON COUNTY EMA. (TLH)
2209 175 3 E CHAMBERS HOLT NE 4219 9868 (LBF)
2210 175 13 N BURWELL GARFIELD NE 4199 9913 (LBF)
2225 88 10 S INMAN HOLT NE 4219 9855 (LBF)
2320 75 7 NNE BROKEN BOW CUSTER NE 4150 9959 (LBF)
2321 175 4 NW LOUP CITY SHERMAN NE 4133 9904 (GRI)
0008 175 4 NW LOUP CITY SHERMAN NE 4133 9904 (GRI)
0020 88 1 S OCONTO CUSTER NE 4113 9978 (LBF)
0040 88 MASON CITY CUSTER NE 4123 9930 (LBF)
0110 75 RUTHERFORD COLLEGE BURKE NC 3575 8153 DIME SIZE HAIL REPORTED BY
BURKE COUNTY 911. ONE TREE WAS BLOWN DOWN ON POPLAR ROAD AT 905 PM. (GSP)
0220 75 5 SW SHELBY CLEVELAND NC 3524 8162 DIME SIZE HAIL FELL AT THE SHELBY
AIRPORT. REPORT FROM CLEVELAND COUNTY 911. (GSP)
0232 100 6 N GAFFNEY CHEROKEE SC 3516 8163 DIME TO QUARTER SIZE HAIL
REPORTED BY EOC. (GSP)
0605 175 4 N CHESTER CHESTER SC 3476 8119 GOLFBALL SIZE HAIL COVERED THE
GROUND. REPORT BY CHESTER 911 (GSP)
0640 100 HOMESTEAD CHIPPEWA MI 4631 8450 REPORTED BY STORM SPOTTER. (APN)
0755 175 ELLSWORTH PIERCE WI 4473 9246 REPORTED BY STORM SPOTTER. (MSP)
0810 175 STOCKHOLM PEPIN WI 4448 9226 REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL.
(MSP)
0815 175 ELLSWORTH PIERCE WI 4473 9246 REPORTED BY STORM SPOTTER. (MSP)
0825 75 WABASHA WABASHA MN 4438 9203 REPORTED BY DISPATCH (LSE)
0832 100 ALMA BUFFALO WI 4431 9191 REPORTED BY SPOTTER (LSE)
0915 75 1 N ALTURA WINONA MN 4408 9193 REPORTED BY DISPATCH (LSE)
Wind Reports
Time Speed Location County State Lat Lon Comments
1840 UNK BAINBRIDGE DECATUR GA 3089 8456 A FEW TREES DOWN. REPORTED BY
DECATUR COUNTY 911. (TLH)
1840 UNK 5 W CAIRO GRADY GA 3086 8429 A FEW TREES DOWN. REPORTED BY GRADY
COUNTY 911. (TLH)
1910 UNK TALLAHASSEE LEON FL 3044 8428 SEVERAL TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN
THROUGHOUT THE CITY.EVENT DURATION 10 MINUTES. REPORTED BY THE LEON COUNTY
SHERIFF AND EMA. (TLH)
1910 UNK AUCILLA JEFFERSON FL 3048 8374 SEVERAL TREES DOWN ON COUNTY RD 257,
WAKEENA AND COCROFT RDS. EVENT DURATION 5 MINUTES. REPORTED BY THE JEFFERSON
COUNTY SHERIFF. (TLH)
2000 UNK NEWVILLE HENRY AL 3141 8533 TREES DOWN ON COUNTY RD 33. REPORTED BY
THE HENRY COUNTY EMA. (TLH)
2015 UNK WEBB HOUSTON AL 3124 8528 POWER LINES AND TREES DOWN ON U.S.
HIGHWAY 27. DAMAGE TO A BARN AND A CATTLE TRAILER WAS BLOWN OVER. REPORTED
BY DOTHAN SWP. (TLH)
2030 UNK 3 E DOTHAN HOUSTON AL 3123 8530 POWER LINES DOWN ON STATE HIGHWAY
52 EAST AND LIVINGSTON LOOP. REPORTED BY DOTHAN SWP. (TLH)
2120 UNK NEW HARMONY WALTON FL 3085 8628 TREES DOWN ON COUNTY RDS 1883, 1087
AND 2A. REPORTED BY THE WALTON COUNTY EMA. (TLH)
2135 UNK NR MARIANNA MUNI ARPT JACKSON FL 3083 8518 TREES AND POWER LINES
DOWN. REPORTED BY THE JACKSON COUNTY SHERIFF AND EMA. (TLH)
2200 UNK 2 N KINARD CALHOUN FL 3029 8525 A FEW TREES DOWN AT INTERSECTION OF
COUNTY RD 392 AND STATE HIGHWAY 73 SOUTH. LIMBS BLOWN OF TREE TOPS. REPORTED
BY THE CALHOUN COUNTY EMA. (TLH)
2221 UNK BAY COUNTY BAY FL 3021 8569 TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. REPORTED BY
THE BAY COUNTY EMA. (TLH)
2230 UNK BARSTOW SAN BERNARDINO CA 3488 11703 THUNDERSTORM WIND GUST TO 58
MPH IN DAGGETT CAUSED DAMAGE TO TEMPORARY HOUSE BY MOVING IT OFF ITS
FOUNDATION. 18 INCH TREE FELL ON HOUSE. (LAS)
2120 60 NR BONIFAY HOLMES FL 3079 8566 ESTIMATED 60 MPH WINDS. REPORTED BY
THE HOLMES COUNTY EMA. (TLH)
2219 62 BARSTOW SAN BERNARDINO CA 3488 11703 THUNDERSTORM WIND GUST TO 62
MPH AT DAGGETT AIRPORT...15 MILES EAST OF BARSTOW. (LAS)
2321 80 4 NW LOUP CITY SHERMAN NE 4133 9904 (GRI)
0412 UNK CLOVER YORK SC 3509 8123 TREES DOWN. REPORTED BY COUNTY COMMS.
(GSP)
0417 UNK FORT MILL YORK SC 3501 8093 POWER LINES DOWN REPORTED BY COUNTY
COMMS. (GSP)
0630 UNK LAKE ELMO WASHINGTON MN 4500 9288 STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO SEVERAL
HANGERS AND AIRCRAFT OVERTURNED AT LAKE ELMO AIRPORT. . REPORTED BY LAW
ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL. (MSP)
0650 UNK STILLWATER WASHINGTON MN 4506 9283 TREES AND POWER LINES DOWNED.
REPORTED BY PUBLIC. (MSP)
0700 UNK HUDSON WI 4496 9276 TREES DOWNED (MSP)
0720 UNK RIVER FALLS MENOMINEE WI 4498 8863 TREES DOWNED. REPORTED BY LAW
ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL. (MSP)
0008 80 4 NW LOUP CITY SHERMAN NE 4133 9904 (GRI)
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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=> Firefighter Fatalities:
Names: Firefighter Rodgie Braithwaite (Age 26), Firefighter Michael Bishop
(Age 27)
Status: Volunteer
Date of Incident: 08/23/2000
Date of Death: 08/23/2000
Fire Department: Flame-N-Go Handline Unit, Utah State Prison
Fire Department Address: P.O. Box 250, Draper, UT 84020
Fire Department Chief: Captain Robert Powell
Cause of Death: Firefighters Braithwaite and Bishop, members of the
Flame-N-Go wildland firefighting unit, were struck by lightning while
fighting a fire in the Stansbury Mountains (35 miles due West of Salt Lake
City, UT).
Note this report is releases on Thursday from data collected on Tuesday
=> National Drought Summary -- August 22, 2000
The South: A second consecutive week of above normal temperatures (highs
near 100°F, and departures between +2°F and +5°F) and little or no rainfall
was observed in most of the Southeast, intensifying drought conditions. The
heat and lack of rain decreased topsoil moisture in the Southeast, with 93%
of Alabama, 76% of Georgia, 65% of Tennessee, and 45% of South Carolina
rated short or very short by NASS, while record or near-record low
streamflow levels for USGS reporting sites slightly increased in the same
states. The exceptions were along the South Carolina and Georgia coasts, in
northern Georgia, and parts of Florida. With 1 to 3 inches of rain and
temperatures close to normal, dryness slightly diminished along coastal
South Carolina and Georgia, and in northeastern and southeastern Florida.
Farther west, hot, dry, and windy weather in the Delta and southern Plains
(temperatures averaged more than 4°F above normal, readings routinely soared
into the triple-digits, winds typically gusted 20-30 mph in the Plains)
expanded dryness (D0) or intensified existing drought (D1-D4). Rapid
moisture degradations were common; for example, 84% of the Mississippi
streamflow levels for reporting sites were in the lower tenth percentile on
August 22, an increase from 63% a week ago; in Oklahoma, 85% of the topsoil
moisture was rated short or very short, compared to 68% last week; and
Dallas, TX last measured rain on June 30 (0.03"). Southern wildfires, though
not even close to the severity of ones in the West, have recently developed
in Texas and Oklahoma as fire indices are rated very high to extreme,
according to NIFC.
The Great Lakes Region: Abnormal dryness (D0) expanded in northern lower
Michigan and the eastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan, and first-stage
drought (D1) appeared in the latter area due to another rainless week,
near-record low streamflows, subnormal July 1-August 22 rain (e.g. Sault
Ste. Marie: 1.91", 37% of normal; Alpena: 2.60", 49% of normal; and
Marquette: 4.65", 87% of normal), and increasingly dry soil moisture
indices. Impacts, however, have been minimal as below normal summer
temperatures have kept evaporative demands low.
The Northern and Central Plains: Showers and thunderstorms developed across
the central Rockies and moved eastward, dropping light to moderate rains on
parts of the central Great Plains and western Corn Belt. After a cold front
moved southeastward across the northern Plains and western Corn Belt, August
15-21 temperatures averaged 2°F to 6°F below normal. With 1 to 3 inches of
rain in central and eastern Colorado, the fifth successive week of light to
moderate rain, abnormal dryness was partially alleviated in portions of the
state. Farther east, 1 to 5 inches of rain in southeastern Nebraska,
northwestern Missouri, and northern Iowa, plus moderating temperatures,
eased dryness in southeastern Nebraska, northwestern Missouri, and parts of
western Iowa. Farther north, however, cold front passages failed to bring
any appreciable rains to Montana, although cooler weather aided wildfires.
Still, the NIFC reported that 31 large wildfires were active across the
state through August 21, affecting over 646,000 acres.
The West: Some slight improvement occurred in southern sections as continued
monsoonal showers dampened eastern parts of Arizona and Utah, most of New
Mexico and Colorado, and south of the Las Vegas, NV area. Between 1.5 and
2.5 inches of rain fell on scattered locations in east-central Arizona,
northern New Mexico, and southwestern Colorado. As a result, a further
reduction in dryness and drought was made in these areas. Monsoonal showers
also reached most of Utah this week, but amounts were generally light (0.1
to 0.5 inches) and temperatures still averaged above normal, thus keeping
D1(A,F) drought intact. Hydrological drought was added to western Arizona
and southeastern California as long-term warmth and dryness (e.g. dry 12 and
24-month SPIs) have begun impacting the region's ground water supplies.
Farther north, another dry week in Nevada, Oregon, and Idaho, plus very dry
(<5%) 10-, 100-, and even 1000-hour fuel moisture contents, expanded
first-stage drought (D1(A,F)) in some areas, but its increase was kept to a
minimum as much cooler air pushed into the Northwest (departures
between -2°F and -7°F). 27 and 6 large wildfires blazed across Idaho and
Nevada through Monday, charring nearly 600,000 and 73,000 acres,
respectively.
Hawaii, and Puerto Rico: Locally heavy showers at windward and
higher-elevation sites fell during August 20-21, enhanced by moisture and
energy from the remnants of Hurricane Hector. Between 3 and 7 inches of rain
drenched eastern portions of Oahu and the Big Island, with slightly lesser
amounts (1 to 3 inches) observed on windward sides of Kauai, Maui, and
Molokai. Although the drought-affected leeward side of the islands received
much less rain (less than an inch), a few leeward locations measured
significant totals, namely south-central Oahu (2-4 inches) and the southern
Big Island (2 inches), slightly reducing D1 drought in those two areas.
In Puerto Rico, generally light and scattered showers prevailed across the
island through 12Z August 22. The greatest totals (1 to 2 inches) fell on
northwestern areas, with slightly lower amounts (0.5 to 1.5 inch) measured
across east-central and northeastern sections. It remained relatively dry
(less than 0.5 inches) across central parts of the island. With Hurricane
Debby tracking just north of the island, heavy rains from feeder bands (up
to 15 inches in orographically-favored sites) fell across Puerto Rico during
late Tuesday and Wednesday.
Outlook: Weather events that may influence some of the Nation's dry or
drought areas are: 1) Tropical Storm Debby (if it survives), is expected to
move into the Gulf of Mexico by this weekend, and then the track is
uncertain; 2) A persistent upper-air pattern over the lower 48 states
(similar to a week ago) should feature troughing over the Northwest and
Northeast, and ridging over the central U.S., producing: 3) More scattered
showers and thunderstorms across the eastern portions of the Southeast and
Tennessee Valley in association with a stalled cold front; 4) High pressure
over the central Rockies/Plains should continue through Tuesday, keeping
most of the West, Rockies, and Plains dry and warm and fire danger high,
although some monsoonal moisture should generate widely-scattered showers
along the western edge of the ridge (e.g. Arizona northeastward); 5) A weak
frontal system dropping southeastward from Canada may trigger scattered
light thundershowers to the north-central Plains, western Corn Belt, and
Great Lakes region; 6) The ridge should also keep the southern Plains and
Delta warm and mostly dry again, although some scattered showers may occur
along the western Gulf Coast.
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