Red Flag Warning issued October 16 at 3:48AM HST until October 16 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
…RED FLAG WARNING FOR LEEWARD AREAS OF ALL ISLANDS TODAY… .Locally strong trade winds and low relative humidity will combine with dry fuels to bring critical fire weather conditions for leeward sections of the islands from late this morning through the afternoon. The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM this morning to 6 PM HST this evening. * AFFECTED AREA…Leeward portions of all Hawaiian Islands. * TIMING…From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM HST this evening. * WINDS…East 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 40 to 45 percent. * IMPACTS…A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry fuels can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. A Red Flag Warning does not predict new fire starts.
Instructions
Outdoor burning is not recommended. Heat from vehicle exhaust systems can ignite dry grass. Park cars on areas that are paved or where vegetation is trimmed and cleared. High winds contribute to wildfire hazard. Delay activities that could throw off sparks until the wind dies down. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Red Flag Warning does not predict new fire starts.
