The USA Disaster Situation Report
Situation Report for June 9, 2000
National Temperature Extremes
High Thu...107 Pierre SD
Low Fri...29 At Stanley ID
Tornado Risk - Slight
There is a 2% probability of a tornado within 25 miles of any point for an
area covering central South Dakota through the western central area and a
small area of northwestern Minnesota.
Hail Risk - Slight
There are two areas with a 25% probability of hail 3/4 inch and larger
within 25 miles of any point. One area is located in far northeast Wyoming.
The other area runs through central South Dakota through the western central
area and a small area of northwestern Minnesota.
The 5% probability area covers northeastern Wyoming, the far southeastern
area of Montana the northwest 1/3 of South Dakota, North Dakota, north
central and northern Minnesota, northern Michigan including the peninsula,
and central and northwestern New York.
Wind Risk - Slight
There is one area with a 25% probability of winds in excess of 50 knots
within 25 miles of any point covering the western central area of South
Dakota through a small area of northwestern Minnesota.
The 5% probability area is identical in disruption to the 5% area for hail.
Tomorrow's Risk - Slightly Moderate
Tomorrow's risk area covers northeast Kansas, western Nebraska, northern
Missouri, western South Dakota, far western North Dakota, northwest
Illinois, northwest Michigan, Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
Active Warnings:
Flash Flood
Texas
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT FOR THE SOUTH CENTRAL PARTS
OF NORTH TEXAS...
A FLASH FLOOD WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR EASTERN AND CENTRAL PORTIONS OF
SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS FOR TODAY AND TONIGHT...INCLUDING THE EASTERN TEXAS HILL
COUNTRY.
URBAN AND SMALL STREAM FLOOD ADVISORY FOR TRAVIS AND HAYS COUNTIES EFFECTIVE
UNTIL 130 PM CDT.
Special Marine
Florida
* SPECIAL MARINE WARNING FOR... - THE GULF OF MEXICO COASTAL WATERS FROM
GULF SIDE OF THE LOWER KEYS OUT TO 20 NM - THE FLORIDA STRAITS COASTAL
WATERS FROM WEST END OF THE SEVEN MILE BRIDGE TO KEY WEST 20 TO 60 NM OUT -
THE GULF OF MEXICO AND FLORIDA STRAITS COASTAL WATERS FROM KEY WEST TO 20 NM
WEST OF DRY TORTUGAS...AND 20 NM NORTH TO 60 NM SOUTH OF DRY TORTUGAS - THE
FLORIDA STRAITS COASTAL WATERS FROM WEST END OF THE SEVEN MILE BRIDGE TO KEY
WEST OUT 20 NM ON ATLANTIC SIDE * UNTIL 200 PM EDT
Michigan
* SPECIAL MARINE WARNING FOR... THE MICHIGAN WATERS OF LAKE HURON FROM
PRESQUE ISLE LIGHT TO ALABASTER * UNTIL 1100 AM EDT
New York
* SPECIAL MARINE WARNING FOR LAKE ONTARIO FROM SODUS BAY TO SANDY CREEK *
UNTIL 1145 AM EDT
Wisconsin
* SPECIAL MARINE WARNING FOR... CENTRAL BAY OF GREEN BAY SOUTHERN BAY OF
GREEN BAY LAKE MICHIGAN NEARSHORE WATERS FROM WASHINGTON ISLAND TO STURGEON
BAY ADJACENT OPEN WATERS OF LAKE MICHIGAN * UNTIL 115 AM CDT
Non Precipitation
Minnesota
.A TIGHT PRESSURE GRADIENT AT BOTH THE SURFACE AND ALOFT...AHEAD OF A LOW
PRESSURE SYSTEM DEVELOPING OVER THE WESTERN HIGH PLAINS...WILL PRODUCE GUSTY
SOUTHERLY WINDS OF 20 TO 40 MPH ACROSS SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA TODAY
South Dakota
.A TIGHT PRESSURE GRADIENT AT BOTH THE SURFACE AND ALOFT...AHEAD OF A LOW
PRESSURE SYSTEM DEVELOPING OVER THE WESTERN HIGH PLAINS...WILL PRODUCE GUSTY
SOUTHERLY WINDS OF 20 TO 40 MPH ACROSS SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA TODAY.
Severe Thunderstorm
Utah
* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR... SOUTHEASTERN DAVIS COUNTY IN UTAH THIS
INCLUDES THE CITIES OF...BOUNTIFUL...FARMINGTON...CENTERVILLE WEST CENTRAL
MORGAN COUNTY IN UTAH THIS INCLUDES THE CITY OF MORGAN * UNTIL 1000 AM MDT
Current 24 hr and 24 - 48 hr forecast calls for 2 inches or more of
precipitation for an area of the central Texas Coast. Isolated pockets of
significant rainfall are possible in this area. Intense rainfall rates. Two
to three inch totals are possible in a short period of time.
NATIONAL HYDROLOGIC SUMMARY
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HEADQUARTERS
0845 AM EDT FRI JUN 9 2000
FLOOD SUMMARY
MINOR RIVER FLOODING CONTINUES IN NATION'S MID-SECTION
Runoff from earlier rains is keeping a number of Midwest rivers in flood.
Pockets of intense rain are likely to cause localized flooding in
southeastern and south-central Texas where Flood Watches are in effect
today.
FLASH FLOODING:
Flood/Flash Flood and/or Urban and Small Stream Flood Advisories were issued
over the last day for:
California: the east side of the San Joaquin Valley and the foothills of the
southern Sierra Nevada north of Kern County
Florida: Sarasota County
Puerto Rico: the Municipalities of Aguada, Aguadilla, Moca and San Sebastian
Texas: Duval, La Salle, Matagorda, McMullen and Webb Counties
RIVER FLOODING:
Rivers and streams that are currently above or expected to rise above flood
stage:
Illinois: the Des Plaines, Fox, Pecatonica and Rock Rivers
Iowa: the Cedar River
Wisconsin: the Crawfish, Fox, Pecatonica and Rock Rivers
FIRES
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SITUATION REPORT
FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 2000 - 0530 MDT
NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS LEVEL III
CURRENT SITUATION:
New large fires were reported in the Southern Area and the Northern
Rockies. Initial attack activity was light to moderate in the Southwest,
Great Basin, Rocky Mountain, and Southern Areas. Several large fires in
Florida and Arizona were contained. The National Interagency Coordination
Center mobilized helicopters, an air attack aircraft, infrared aircraft,
radio equipment, engines, crews, and miscellaneous overhead. Very high to
extreme fire indices were reported in New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, Utah,
Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, California, Texas, Oklahoma, Mississippi,
Kansas, and Minnesota.
SOUTHWEST AREA LARGE FIRES:
RATTLESNAKE, Coronado National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Leech) is assigned. The fire is in the foothills north of Tucson, AZ.
Lower temperatures and higher humidity yesterday aided crews in making
significant progress along the flanks of the fire. Extremely steep and
rugged terrain is challenging containment efforts.
CERRO GRANDE, Bandelier National Park. An Area Command Team (Mann) and
two Type II Incident Management Teams (Carr and Smith) are assigned. The
fire is near Los Alamos, NM. Rehabilitation work continues with a target
date for completion of July, 1. Rehabilitation efforts are being
completed to mitigate possible flooding and mudslides expected during the
monsoon season.
VIVEASH, Santa Fe National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Bedlion) is assigned. This fire is burning in ponderosa pine and mixed
conifer five miles northwest of Pecos, NM. Fire activity has been minimal
in the past 24 hours. Crews continue to mop up and extinguish hot spots.
A Burned Area Emergency Rehabilitation (BAER) Team is coordinating
reseeding efforts on two divisions.
PUMPKIN, Kaibab National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Johnson) is assigned. The fire is 15 miles northwest of Flagstaff, AZ.
The fire received winds up to 43 mph, but all firelines held. Crews are
continuing mop up and holding actions to prevent the fire from spreading
southwest of Kendrick Mountain toward Newman Hill.
OUTLET, Grand Canyon National Park. A Type II Incident Management Team
(McElwain) is assigned. The fire is 25 miles south of Jacob Lake, AZ.
Despite gusty winds yesterday fire activity was moderate and the
containment lines held. Crews continue to build fireline in the canyon
near Kibbey Butte to halt the fire's spread to the south. Mop up is
occurring on the north and west sides of the fire.
CHANCE, Socorro District BLM. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Bustamante) is assigned. This lightning caused fire is burning in grass
and light fuels 30 miles south of Datil, NM. Higher humidity and light
rain in the area aided suppression efforts yesterday. A ranch, a historic
homestead and archeological sites are threatened.
MAGDALENA COMPLEX, Cibola National Forest. This is a complex of 17 fires
west of Socorro, NM. The largest is the Backbone fire on New Mexico State
Forestry lands, which is now contained at 950 acres. Fuels include grass,
pinyon-juniper and ponderosa pine.
SOUTHERN AREA LARGE FIRES:
A Type II Incident Management Team (Kearney) is staged in Gainesville, FL.
10TH STREET, Florida State Division of Forestry. The fire is in Bithlo,
10 miles east of Orlando, FL. Strong down drafts and wind shifts pushed
the fire toward residences. One county brush truck was burned over, but
the crew was not injured.
LOUISE #3, Florida State Division of Forestry. The fire is located near
Gainesville, FL. High winds and spotting are challenging containment
efforts. Highway 225 could be impacted by the fire's spread.
LOUISE #4, Florida State Division of Forestry. This fire is burning in
heavy fuels near Gainesville, FL. High winds and spotting are hampering
control efforts. The cause of the fire is unknown.
CYPRESS #2, Florida State Division of Forestry. The fire is near Golden
Gate, ten miles east of Naples, FL. Smoke from this fire reduced
visibility on Highway 75. Some voluntary evacuations of residences have
occurred. Spotting and heavy fuel loading are causing containment
problems.
DC COMMAND, Florida State Division of Forestry. The fire is located near
Homestead, FL. No structures are threatened. The fire received heavy
rain and containment was expected last night.
JACKSON HOLE, Florida State Division of Forestry. The fire is burning in
hardwood fuels near Cross City, FL. Dozers were expected to complete
fireline construction last night.
COUNTY LINE, Florida State Division of Forestry. This fire is near
Okeechobee, FL. Drought conditions and inaccessibility are causing
problems. Containment was expected last night.
BUNDY LAKE, Florida State Division of Forestry. The fire is burning in
heavy fuels 15 miles northeast of Gainesville, FL. The acreage change is
due to more accurate mapping.
BRIGHT HOUR, Florida State Division of Forestry. This fire is in Desoto
County. Rough and remote terrain are causing containment problems.
DANVILLE, Florida State Division of Forestry. The fire is located in
Union County. No new information was reported.
MICROWAVE, Florida State Division of Forestry. This fire is located in
Osceola County, FL. No new information was reported.
EASTERN GREAT BASIN AREA LARGE FIRES:
UPPER SLIDE, Bridger-Teton National Forest. A Type II Incident Management
Team (Saleen) is assigned. The fire is burning in subalpine fir,
lodgepole pine and spruce 20 miles northeast of Jackson, WY. Dry fuels
combined with high temperatures, low relative humidities and windy
conditions are hampering containment efforts. The fire continues to spread
toward the Gros Ventre Wilderness.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN AREA LARGE FIRES:
BOOTH, Department of Defense. This lightning caused fire is on the Fort
Carson military installation two miles south of Colorado Springs, CO. The
fire is burning in pinyon-juniper, heavy timber and grass in a rugged
canyon which is inaccessible to engines. Airtankers and a helicopter
provided air support for the fire.
WESTERN GREAT BASIN LARGE FIRES:
BUCK SPRINGS, Humbolt-Toiyabe National Forest. A Type II Incident
Management Team (Burdick) is assigned. The fire is burning in heavy fuels
in the Mt. Clarkson Wilderness ten miles east of Pahrump, NV. Firelines
held yesterday in spite of winds gusting to 70 mph.
NORTHERN ROCKIES AREA LARGE FIRES:
TAYLOR CREEK, Miles City Field Office BLM. This lightning caused fire is
burning in timber, grass and sagebrush near Sayle, MT. Observed fire
behavior included torching and spotting. One structure was threatened on
the south end of the fire, but crews have secured the fireline on that
side. High temperatures and strong winds are challenging containment
efforts.
OUTLOOK:
*** A RED FLAG WARNING IS POSTED IN EASTERN AND SOUTHERN UTAH UNTIL NOON
FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES AND HIGH HAINES INDICES ***
*** A FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS POSTED FOR ALL OF COLORADO FOR STRONG WINDS
AND POSSIBLE DRY LIGHTNING ***
*** A FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS POSTED IN NORTHEAST FLORIDA AND THE PANHANDLE
FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES ***
Arizona, New Mexico, southern Utah, southern Colorado, and southern Nevada
will become cooler and more humid as a trough moves into the Great Basin.
Scattered thunderstorms in Utah and New Mexico will be wetter, but dry
thunderstorms are still possible in Colorado ahead of the trough.
Temperatures will range from the upper 60's in the northern mountains to
near 105 in the deserts. Windy conditions will continue with southwest
winds at 15 to 30 mph. Minimum relative humidities will be near 10
percent in the driest areas.
Florida will be partly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms.
High temperatures will be in the mid 80's to the lower 90's. Winds will
be east at 10 to 15 mph. Minimum relative humidities will be 30 to 35
percent in the panhandle and the northeast part of the state, and up to 50
percent in south Florida.
A fire weather watch is posted for southern and eastern Wyoming for dry
lightning and gusty winds.
Tropical Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Miami Fl
1130 Am EDT FRI June 9 2000
For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico...
A broad area of low pressure...the remnants of tropical depression one...is
centered about 60 miles east of Tampico Mexico. Satellite images and ship
reports indicate that this system is accompanied by a large area of
thunderstorms...some occasionally heavy...and gusty winds in squalls. This
activity is expected to spread over northeast Mexico over the next day or
two and may produce dangerous flash floods and mud slides. Cloudiness and
showers may also spread into southern Texas. This system is being closely
monitored for any signs of redevelopment before reaching the coast of
Mexico.
Satellite imagery indicate that shower activity associated with a vigorous
tropical wave located about 800 miles east of the windward islands has
become better organized and appears to be developing a low-level
circulation. Upper-level winds are not favorable for significant development
and it would be quite unusual for a tropical storm to develop in this
location so early in the season.
Nevertheless this system will be closely monitored and an air force
reconnaissance plane will be ready to investigate the system on Sunday...if
necessary.
ELSEWHERE...TROPICAL STORM FORMATION IS NOT EXPECTED THROUGH
SATURDAY.
FORECASTER AVILA
Severe Weather Reports
Note: All data is considered preliminary
Tornado Reports
No reports received
Hail Reports
Time Size Location County State Lat Lon Comments
2320 150 SHELBY TOOLE MT 4849 11184 (GTF)
0235 100 LAONA FOREST WI 4556 8868 (GRB)
0237 175 SAND SPGS GARFIELD MT 4709 10748 REPORTED BT THE PUBLIC (SPC)
0400 75 NE MENOMINEE MENOMINEE MI 4511 8761 (MQT)
0525 175 5 N BEMIDJI BELTRAMI MN 4756 9490 GOLFBALL SIZE HAIL REPORTED BY
SHERIFF DEPUTY (FAR)
0600 100 GAASTRA IRON MI 4604 8859 (MQT)
0700 275 IRON MOUNTAIN DICKINSON MI 4583 8804 (MQT)
0730 75 ONTONAGON ONTONAGON MI 4686 8930 (MQT)
0811 100 10 N IRON MOUNTAIN DICKINSON MI 4599 8804 (MQT)
0820 75 MANCELONA ANTRIM MI 4490 8506 REPORTED BY STORM SPOTTER. (APN)
1012 75 WHITE PINE ONTONAGON MI 4673 8950 (MQT)
1141 88 COVINGTON BARAGA MI 4654 8851 (MQT)
Wind Reports
Time Speed Location County State Lat Lon Comments
2320 60 SHELBY TOOLE MT 4849 11184 ESTIMATED WINDS AND LIMBS DOWN (GTF)
Fields marked UNK are unknown
All Times UTC
Wind Gusts in MPH
Hail Sizes in 1/100 of an Inch (75 = 0.75")
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 JUN 09 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 JUN 8 08:19:17.00 35.8 N 117.6 W 0 km 3.1
10 miles N of Ridgecrest, California
There is still some risk of affects from the recent solar activity.
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LINKS AREA
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NETSEC Discovers Widespread Compromise of Computers by Hackers
Thursday, June 08, 2000
HERNDON, VA
NETSEC, a leading provider of network security services and a national
provider of 24x7 Managed Security Services (MSS), is warning computer users
that a "polymorphic" Trojan is causing widespread compromise of computer
systems around the world. NETSEC has caught a group of hackers in the act of
compromising thousands of computers that are connected to the Internet by
full time DSL connections, Cable Modems, and corporate networks.
http://www.netsec.net/press_060800.html
Editors note: The risk from this virus is a different than the kind of risk
that most computer users know about. The virus plants a program that runs on
the infected computer and enables a comuputer hacker to launch denial of
service attacks from the infected computer to sites selected by the hacker
at a later time to internet sites. The risk of being infected is very low,
but after infection a hacker can gain access to the system to attack a
selected internet site.
Heat signatures (red) are visible from a number of fires burning in the
southeastern US. Additional fires may be obscured by clouds or too small to
be detected by the satellite.
http://www.osei.noaa.gov/Events/Fires/US_Southeast/FHSusSE160_N4.jpg
* Unexplained Illness and Death Among Injecting-Drug Users
--- Glasgow, Scotland; Dublin, Ireland; and England,
April--June 2000
http://www.cdc.gov/epo/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm4922a2.htm
* Illnesses Associated With Use of Automatic Insecticide
Dispenser Units
--- Selected States and United States, 1986--1999
http://www.cdc.gov/epo/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm4922a3.htm
* Probable Locally Acquired Mosquito-Transmitted Plasmodium
vivax Infection --- Suffolk County, New York, 1999
http://www.cdc.gov/epo/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm4922a4.htm
* Notifiable Diseases/Deaths in Selected Cities Weekly
Information
http://www.cdc.gov/epo/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm4922md.htm
* Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance --- United States, 1999
http://www.cdc.gov/epo/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/ss4905a1.htm
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