The USA Disaster Situation Report
The Daily USA Disaster Situation Report
For September 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
=> Guest Column
=> Smoke Exposure Report Available
=> The U.S. Fire Administration has received notice of the following
firefighter fatalities:
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=> USA Daily Temperature Extremes
National Temperature Extremes
High Mon...102 At Gila Bend AZ
Low Tue...17 At West Yellowstone MT
=> Special Notes
November 4th 9AM-3PM Massachusetts amateur radio operators will be
simulating amateur radio response to an earthquake. For More information go
to http://www.EMAARES.com/index.html
=> Current Tropical Weather Outlook For The North Atlantic Caribbean Sea And
The Gulf Of Mexico
The National Hurricane Center is issuing advisories on Hurricane Isaac
located about 1140 miles east of the northern Leeward Islands...and on
tropical storm joyce located about 1660 miles east of the Lesser Antilles.
Disorganized showers and a few thunderstorms are over portions of the
western Caribbean Sea. Any development in this area will be slow to occur.
Elsewhere...tropical storm formation is not expected through wednesday.
=> Current Active National Weather Service Warnings:
Active Warnings:
Updated Tue Sep 26 11:58:31 2000
Flood
Connecticut
New Jersey
New York
...MINOR COASTAL FLOODING POSSIBLE...
North Carolina
South Carolina
...A RIVER FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THE LITTLE PEE DEE... FOR THE
LITTLE PEE DEE, INCLUDING GALIVANTS FERRY, MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURING AND IS
EXPECTED TO CONTINUE.
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 ISAAC WAS LOCATED NEAR
LATITUDE 18.8 NORTH...LONGITUDE 44.4 WEST
CHANCES OF CENTER OF THE HURRICANE PASSING WITHIN 65 NAUTICAL MILES
OF LISTED LOCATIONS THROUGH 8AM AST FRI SEP 29 2000
LOCATION A B C D E LOCATION A B C D E
20.5N 48.0W 43 X X X 43 23.5N 52.0W X 12 7 1 20
22.0N 50.0W 7 19 1 X 27
COLUMN DEFINITION PROBABILITIES IN PERCENT
A IS PROBABILITY FROM NOW TO 8AM WED
FOLLOWING ARE ADDITIONAL PROBABILITIES
B FROM 8AM WED TO 8PM WED
C FROM 8PM WED TO 8AM THU
D FROM 8AM THU TO 8AM FRI
E IS TOTAL PROBABILITY FROM NOW TO 8AM FRI
X MEANS LESS THAN ONE PERCENT
=> 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.
Hail Risk - Slight
There is less than a 5% probability of hail 3/4 inch or larger.
Wind Risk - Slight
There is less than a 5% probability of winds in excess of 50 knots.
Tomorrow's Risk - Slight
There is less than a 5% probability of any severe weather tomorrow.
=> Precipitation Forecast and Excessive Rainfall Forecast
We are having problems this morning with NHC server.
However by othern means we know that flash flood vaules are not expected to
be exceeded.
=> USA Flood Report
NATIONAL HYDROLOGIC SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HEADQUARTERS
1010 AM EDT TUE SEP 26 2000
FLOOD SUMMARY
SCATTERED FLOODING
THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS NORTH CAROLINA AND INDIANA PRODUCED HEAVY
RAIN THAT RESULTED IN MINOR FLASH FLOODING.
FLASH FLOODING:
FLOOD/FLASH FLOOD AND/OR URBAN AND SMALL STREAM FLOOD ADVISORIES
WERE ISSUED OVER THE LAST DAY FOR LOCATIONS INCLUDING(IN
ALPHABETICAL ORDER BY STATE):
INDIANA: MONROE AND OWEN COUNTIES.
NORTH CAROLINA: BRUNSWICK, COLUMBUS, NEW HANOVER, PENDER AND
WAKE COUNTIES.
RIVER FLOODING:
RIVERS AND STREAMS WITH LOCATIONS EITHER ABOVE FLOOD STAGE OR
EXPECTED TO RISE ABOVE FLOOD STAGE INCLUDE (IN ALPHABETICAL
ORDER, BY STATE)
ALASKA: THE MCCARTHY CREEK AND OTHER STREAMS IN THE MCCARTHY
AREA.
FLORIDA: THE SOPCHOPPY AND MYAKKA RIVERS
NORTH CAROLINA: THE LUMBER RIVER
TEXAS: THE SOUTH LLANO RIVER.
WISCONSIN: THE FOX RIVER.
=> USA Fire Report and Forecast
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SITUATION REPORT
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2000 - 0530 MDT
NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS LEVEL III
CURRENT SITUATION:
No new large fire were reported nationally. Containment was reached on
three large fires in the Southern Area. Initial attack activity was light
in all areas. Very high to extreme fire indices were reported in Oregon,
Washington, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Montana, Nevada, Oklahoma and
Texas.
SOUTHERN AREA LARGE FIRES:
CHICKEN, Texas State Forest Service. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Ruggiero) is assigned. This fire is 20 miles east of Nacogdoches, TX.
The fire has received precipitation which has aided crews with containment
efforts and mopup. Thick vegetation and deep burning is hampering control
efforts.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN AREA LARGE FIRES:
VALENTINE COMPLEX, Valentine National Wildlife Refuge. This complex of
seven lightning-caused fires is 25 miles south of Valentine, NE. Minimal
fire activity has been observed. Mopup and rehabilitation continues.
SPRING MOUNTAIN, Wind River Agency, BIA. This fire is 35 miles southeast
of Pavillion, WY. No new information to report. This will be the last
report unless new information is received.
NORTHERN ROCKIES AREA LARGE FIRES:
VALLEY COMPLEX, Bitterroot National Forest. A Type II Incident Management
Team (Furlong) 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. Monitoring of the fire perimeter continues.
Crews are making good progress on rehabilitation efforts.
MUSSIGBROD COMPLEX, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. These fires are
12 miles northwest of Wisdom, MT. The complex includes the Mussigbrod and
Maynard fires. Rehabilitation plans for the main fire area are being
initiated. Road closures continue to be patrolled.
MIDDLE FORK COMPLEX, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. These fires
are 30 miles southwest of Philipsburg, MT. The complex consists of the
Falls Creek, Cougar Creek, Coyote Springs, Medicine Lake, Skalkaho Pass,
Lick Creek, and Cooper Creek fires. Rehabilitation continues.
EASTERN GREAT BASIN AREA LARGE FIRES:
CLEAR CREEK COMPLEX, Salmon-Challis National Forest. A Type II Incident
Management Team (Carr) is assigned. This complex consists of the Clear
Creek, Marlin Springs, Full Circle, and Sisters fires. Some smoldering
with very little open flame has been observed.
HILLTOP, Lower Snake River District, BLM. This fire is burning in light
fuels and steep terrain five miles east of Boise, ID. Fire growth slowed
due to lower temperatures and higher humidity. Crews concentrated on cold
trailing and mopup.
SOUTHWEST AREA LARGE FIRES:
BLOODGOOD COMPLEX, Gila National Forest. A Fire Use Management Team
(Cook) is assigned. This complex consists of the Bloodgood and the Sierra
fires. These lightning ignited wildfires are being managed to accomplish
resource objectives. Holding actions are being conducted on sections
where the fire has potential to adversely affect Gila Trout habitat. This
will be the last report unless significant activity occurs.
OUTLOOK:
Oklahoma, Texas and the Gulf Coast states can expect sunny skies. High
temperatures will be in the 70's and 80's, with afternoon relative
humidity ranging from 25 to 35 percent. Winds will be from the northwest
at 10 to 15 mph.
High pressure aloft will remain over the Rocky Mountain region, causing a
cool dry airmass to dominate the majority of the western and central
United States. High temperatures will range from the 50's to 70's in the
Pacific Northwest and into the 80's and 90's in southern Oregon and
California. Afternoon minimum relative humidity will range from 15 to 30
percent, except higher along the coast. Winds will be southwest to
northwest at 10 to 15 mph.
=> 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 SEP 26 at 00:15 UTC
EARTHQUAKES IN SOUTHWESTERN UNITED STATES
(29.0 TO 35.8 N, 102.0 TO 125.0 W)
Date Time (UTC) Lat Long Depth Magnitude
2000 SEP 25 04:00:21.00 34.2 N 117.7 W 0 km 3.1
10 miles NW of Ontario, California
2000 SEP 24 18:34:40.00 34.5 N 116.3 W 0 km 3.4
25 miles NNW of Twentynine Palms, California
EARTHQUAKES IN STATE OF ALASKA
Date Time (UTC) Lat Long Depth Magnitude
2000 SEP 25 17:17:59.22 60.8 N 152.5 W 108 km 3.9
45 miles WNW of Kenai, Alaska
2000 SEP 25 11:18:16.48 52.1 N 176.4 E 33 km 4.2
145 miles ESE of Attu, Alaska
2000 SEP 25 11:55:03.09 57.9 N 154.0 W 52 km 4.7
60 miles W of Kodiak, 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
2135 125 ABERDEEN MOORE NC 3513 7943 (SPC)
2210 75 JOHNSTON COUNTY JOHNSTON NC 3555 7836 (RDU)
Wind Reports
Time Speed Location County State Lat Lon Comments
1930 UNK HOLMES COUNTY HOLMES FL 3088 8581 LARGE TREES DOWN NEAR PONCE DE
LEON. (TLH)
1955 UNK UNION UNION SC 3471 8161 COUNTY REPORTS TREE BLOWN DOWN ON HOUSE IN
CITY OF UNION. (GSP)
2005 UNK 8 NW GREENWOOD GREENWOOD SC 3427 8228 GREENWOOD EOC REPORTED 2
TREES DOWN AT HODGES. 1 TREE DOWN AT THE ABBEVILLE/GREENWOOD LINE. 1 TREE
DOWN ALONG HIGHWAY 178. (GSP)
2020 UNK CROSS HILL LAURENS SC 3429 8198 COUNTY 911 REPORTS TREES DOWN ON
SKIPPERS LODGE ROAD. (GSP)
2020 UNK 3 E ROCKWELL ROWAN NC 3554 8035 SPOTTER REPORTS NUMEROUS TREES DOWN
AND AWNING BLOWN OFF MOBILE HOME ON ZION CHURCH RD. (GSP)
2025 UNK 10 SE CHARLOTTE MECKLENBURG NC 3511 8070 COUNTY OFFICIALS REPORT
ONE TREE DOWN ON CAR IN MATTHEWS. (GSP)
2030 UNK 5 NE YORK YORK SC 3505 8116 HAM RADIO SPOTTER REPORTS NUMEROUS
TREES DOWN ALONG HIGHWAY 49. (GSP)
2039 UNK PINEVILLE MECKLENBURG NC 3526 8078 PINEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
REPORTS TREES DOWN ON MAIN STREET AND COLLEGE STREET. (GSP)
2050 UNK 2 S WHITMIRE NEWBERRY SC 3446 8161 HIGHWAY DEPT. REPORTED 1 TREE
DOWN (CAE)
2050 UNK 7 NE SALUDA SALUDA SC 3408 8166 MID CAROLINA ELECTRIC CO REPORTED
NUMEROUS TREES DOWN. (CAE)
2100 UNK 5 NNW LANCASTER LANCASTER SC 3479 8080 YORK ELECTRIC REPORTED
SEVERAL TREES DOWN. (CAE)
2106 UNK CHESTER CHESTER SC 3469 8119 TREES DOWN IN TOWN (GSP)
2110 UNK 1 S CHAPIN LEXINGTON SC 3414 8134 SEVERAL POWER LINES DOWN REPORTED
BY LEXINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF. (CAE)
2150 UNK 3 NW COLUMBIA RICHLAND SC 3403 8105 HIGHWAY PATROL...TREES AND
POWER LINES DOWN. (CAE)
2220 UNK CASSATT KERSHAW SC 3436 8043 TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN REPORTED BY
KERSHAW COUNTY SHERIFF. (CAE)
2240 UNK DUNN HARNETT NC 3531 7861 LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED TREES DOWN
ACROSS RAILROAD TRACKS, ON HWY 55, AND ON N WILSON ST. A WINDOW WAS BLOWN
OUT OF A STORE DOWNTOWN. (RDU)
2022 60 5 N ROCK HILL YORK SC 3496 8116 HAM RADIO OPERATOR REPORTED A
MEASURED GUST OF 60 MPH 1 MILE SOUTHEAST OF CATAWBA NUCLEAR PLANT. (GSP)
0033 UNK NORTH AUGUSTA AIKEN SC 3349 8196 LARGE BRANCHES AND POWER LINES
DOWN BY SKYWARN SPOTTER AND SHERIFF. (CAE)
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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=> Smoke Exposure Report Available
SEPTEMBER 26 -- PORTLAND, OR: A research paper on smoke exposure at Western
wildfires, by Timothy Reinhardt and Roger Ottmar, has been made available
from the Pacific Northwest Research Station. Smoke exposure measurements
among firefighters between 1992 and 1995 show that although most exposures
were not significant, between 3 and 5 percent exceeded occupational exposure
limits for carbon monoxide and respiratory irritants. Exposure to benzene
and total suspended particulate was not significant, although the data for
the latter were limited in scope. The highest short-term exposures to smoke
occurred during initial attack of small wildfires, but the shift-average
exposures were less during initial attack than those at extended fire
assignments because of unexposed time during the shift. Among workers
involved in direct attack of actively burning areas and maintaining fireline
boundaries, peak exposure situations could be several times greater than
recommended occupational exposure limits for short-term exposures.
The study found that exposure to acrolein, benzene, formaldehyde, and
respirable particulate matter could be predicted from measurements of carbon
monoxide. Electrochemical dosimeters for carbon monoxide were the best tool
for routinely assessing smoke exposure, so long as quality assurance
provisions were included in the monitoring program. Suggested procedures for
reducing overexposure to smoke include (1) hazard awareness training, (2)
routinely monitoring smoke exposure, (3) evaluating health risks and
applicable exposure criteria, (4) improving health surveillance and injury
recordkeeping, (5) limiting use of respiratory protection when other
mitigation is not feasible, and (6) involving workers, managers, and
regulators to develop a smoke exposure management strategy. The 72-page
paper is online in PDF format, and hard copies of the report are available
from Diane Smith at (503)808-2127. The Pacific Northwest Research Station is
also online.
http://www.fs.fed.us/pnw/
=> The U.S. Fire Administration has received notice of the following
firefighter fatalities:
Name: Kevin Scott Harsbarger
Rank: Firefighter/Secretary
Age: 36
Status: Volunteer
Date of Incident: 09/24/2000
Date of Death: 09/24/2000
Fire Department: Scenic Loop Volunteer Fire Department, Inc.
Fire Department Address: Route #8, Box 743, Livingston, TX 77351
Fire Department Chief: Donald Marlow
Cause of Death: Firefighter Harsbarger was killed when he fell through the
roof while working a structure fire.
Name: Bernard P. Scannell
Rank: Captain
Age: 70
Status: Volunteer
Date of Incident: 09/21/00
Date of Death: 09/21/00
Fire Department: Waterloo Fire Department
Fire Department Address: 39 East Water Street, Waterloo, New York 13165
Fire Department Chief: Gary Daily
Cause of Death: Apparent heart attack while responding to a vehicle fire.
Funeral: Monday, September 25, 2000, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Waterloo,
New York
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Atlantic
Hurricane Isaac was located in the mid-Atlantic near 17.4N 40.8W at 15:00
UTC. Isaac has been moving in a west-northwesterly direction at 9 knots
with maximum sustained winds estimated at 90 knots, gusts to 110 knots.
http://www.osei.noaa.gov/Events/Tropical/Atlantic/TRCisaac269_G8.jpg
Africa
Numerous heat signatures and dense smoke are visible from fires burning in
west central Africa.
http://www.osei.noaa.gov/Events/Fires/Africa_S/FSMHSafrANG269_N4.jpg
Brazil
Numerous heat signatures and dense smoke are visible from fires burning in
central Brazil.
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