Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued December 11 at 1:31PM HST until December 12 at 6:00PM HST by NWS Honolulu HI
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 11, 2024 - 3:31pm
Expires:
December 12, 2024 - 5:45am
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR LEEWARD AREAS OF ALL ISLANDS THIS
AFTERNOON AND AGAIN THURSDAY AFTERNOON...
.The combination of dry fuels, low relative humidity, and strong
trade winds will bring critical fire weather conditions for
leeward sections of the state this afternoon and again Thursday
afternoon.
The National Weather Service in Honolulu has issued a Red Flag
Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect
until 6 PM HST Thursday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Leeward portions of all Hawaiian Islands.
* TIMING...Until 6 PM HST Thursday. Red flag conditions are
expected through early this evening, and again Thursday morning
through Thursday afternoon.
* WINDS...East 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 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.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Niihau; Kauai South; Kauai Southwest; Honolulu Metro; Ewa Plain; Waianae Coast; Oahu North Shore; Central Oahu; Waianae Mountains; Molokai West; Molokai Leeward South; Lanai Windward; Lanai Leeward; Lanai South; Lanai Mauka; Maui Leeward West; Maui Central Valley North; Maui Central Valley South; South Maui/Upcountry; South Haleakala; Big Island South; Big Island Southeast; Kohala; Big Island Interior
Forcast Office:
NWS Honolulu HI