Fire Terms

Saturday, July 30, 2022

7/30/2022 NW increase to PL2

The Northwest Geographic Area Preparedness Level will increase to PL 2, effective Saturday, July 30th, at 1800 hrs PST.

 


 

Sunday, July 17, 2022

7/17/2022 Red Flag Warning

 Dry and windy conditions in the northwest have prompted red flag warnings for portions of southern Oregon, northern California, and northwestern Nevada.  Conditions across the area combined with critically dry vegetation will greatly increase the spread potential of any new or existing fires.

A Red Flag Warning means warm temperatures, very low humidities, and stronger winds are expected to combine to produce an increased risk of fire danger.  


 

Friday, July 15, 2022

7/15/2022 Red Flag Warning

 A Red Flag warning will be in effect from noon today to 8 p.m. this evening for wind and low relative humidity (see the pink shaded areas on the map). Wind gusts up to 30 mph and 10 to 20 percent relative humidities could cause new fires to spread rapidly.

A Red Flag Warning means warm temperatures, very low humidities, and stronger winds are expected to combine to produce an increased risk of fire danger.