The USA Disaster Situation Report
The Daily USA Disaster Situation Report
For September 1, 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
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The Daily USA Disaster Situation Report
For September 1, 2000
Christopher Effgen, Editor, host{at}disastercenter.com
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IN THIS ISSUE
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=> USA Daily Temperature Extremes
National Temperature Extremes
High Thu...112 At El Dorado AR
Low Fri...37 At Yakima WA
=> Special Notes
=> Current Tropical Weather Outlook For The North Atlantic Caribbean Sea And
The Gulf Of Mexico
An area of disturbed weather associated with a strong westward- moving
tropical wave is located about 1000 miles east of the Leeward Islands. This
system has become better organized during the morning. If this trend
continues...a tropical depression could form during the next day or so.
A westward-moving tropical wave approaching the Lesser Antilles is
interacting with a strong upper-level trough. Development is not expected.
An area of disturbed weather has formed about 350 miles west- southwest of
Bermuda. Further development is not expected at this time.
Elsewhere...tropical storm formation is not expected through Saturday.
=> Current Active National Weather Service Warnings:
Active Warnings:
Updated Fri Sep 1 12:19:49 2000
Flash Flood
Alabama
* FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR... EASTERN AUTAUGA COUNTY IN CENTRAL ALABAMA *
UNTIL NOON CDT
Georgia
PERSISTENT RAIN NEAR INTERSECTION OF POLK...PAULDING...AND BARTOW COUNTIES
HAS PRODUCED OVER 3 INCHES OF RAIN IN THE PAST THREE HOURS. ADDITIONAL RAIN
OVER THE AREA MAY CAUSE LOCAL PONDING OF WATER IN LOW AREAS AND POOR
DRAINAGE AREAS. ALSO SMALL STREAMS AND CREEKS COULD SEE SOME MODERATE RISES
IN WATER LEVELS.
Flood
Georgia
FLOOD WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR PEACHTREE CREEK AT NORTHSIDE DRIVE IN
ATLANTA. BETWEEN 9 AND 11 AM THIS MORNING AN ADDITIONAL INCH OF RAIN HAS
FALLEN. THE TOTAL RAINFALL SINCE THURSDAY AFTERNOON TOTALS ALMOST THREE
INCHES.
Non Precipitation
Arkansas
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THIS AFTERNOON AND SATURDAY FOR ALL OF NORTH
LOUISIANA...NORTHEAST TEXAS...SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS...AND MCCURTAIN COUNTY IN
SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA...
Illinois
...HOT AND HUMID CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH SATURDAY...
Kansas
...DANGEROUS HEAT EXPECTED THROUGH SATURDAY...
Louisiana
Missouri
...DANGEROUS HEAT EXPECTED THROUGH SATURDAY...
Montana
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY FOR FORT PECK LAKE TODAY...
Oklahoma
...DAILY OR MONTHLY RECORD HIGH TEMPERATURES MAY BE REACHED THIS AFTERNOON
OR SATURDAY...AND ALL TIME RECORD HIGHS WILL BE APPROACHED...
Texas
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THIS AFTERNOON AND SATURDAY FOR ALL OF NORTH
LOUISIANA...NORTHEAST TEXAS...SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS...AND MCCURTAIN COUNTY IN
SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA...
=> 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 tha a 2% probability of a Tornado
Hail Risk - Slight
There are three 5% probability areas for hail 3/4 inch or larger.
One covers the southeast 2/3 of Nevada, far central east to far southeast
California, northern Arizona, far northwestern New Mexico, western Colorado,
far southeast Wyoming and Utah.
Another covers far southeast Wyoming, far northeast Colorado, and far
souwest Nebraska.
The last area covers northeast Iowa, far southeast Minnesota, the southwest
1/3 of Wisconsin, and north northwest Illinois.
The 15% probability area covers soutwest Wisconsin and far northeast Iowa.
Wind Risk - Slight
There are three 5% probability areas for winds in excess of 50 knots.
One covers the southeast 2/3 of Nevada, far central east to far southeast
California, northern Arizona, far northwestern New Mexico, western Colorado,
far southeast Wyoming and Utah.
Another covers far eastern Texas, Louisiana, the south southwest 1/3 of
Mississippi, and Arkansas
The last area covers northeast Iowa, far southeast Minnesota, the southwest
Wisconsin, and north northwest Illinois.
The 15% probability area covers central and southern Louisiana, and south
southwest Mississippi.
Tomorrow's Risk - The risk area tomorrow covers central and eastern South
Dakota, far north northeast South Dakota, central and northern Minnesota,
northwest Wisconsin, and the far western part of Michigan's northern
peninsula.
The main risk area is located over northern Minnesota.
Areas at lesser risk include southern Louisiana.
=> Precipitation Forecast and Excessive Rainfall Forecast
Precipitation Forecast
The 24 hr precipitation forecast is calling for over an inch of rainfall
over portions of north central Florida, northeast Georgia, northwest South
Carolina, southwest North Caroilina, southeast Pennsylvania, and northeast
Maryland.
The 24 - 48 hr precipitation forecast is calling for over an inch of
rainfall over north central Minnesota, north central Florida, Georgia except
the western and far eastern areas, western South Carolina, and southwestern
North Carolina.
Excessive Rainfall Forecast
Over eastern Alabama isolated 2-3" inches of rainfall in a short period of
time are possible with the potential for 3- 5" rainfall totals during the
forecast period
Over southwestern North Carolina southward over western South Carolina and
into northeastern Georgia Again.. the abundance of moisture and slow
movement of cells support the potential for spotty 2"+ rains in a few hrs.
=> USA Flood Report
United States National flood summary are not currently available.
Again
=> USA Fire Report and Forecast
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SITUATION REPORT
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2000 - 0530 MDT
NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS LEVEL V
CURRENT SITUATION:
A total of two new large fires were reported, one each in Northern Rockies
and Southern Area. Crews reached containment goals on eight large fires
in the Northern Rockies, Northwest, Eastern Great Basin and Southern Area.
Initial attack activity was light except moderate in the Southern Area.
The 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines from Camp LeJeune, NC, commanded by LTC
Smith are traveling to Idaho Falls and being deployed to the Clear Creek
incident. A trough from the Pacific will bring showers and chance of
thunderstorms to most of the western states resulting in cooler
temperatures and higher relative humidity. Very high to extreme fire
indices have been reported in most of the western states, Kansas,
Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas.
NORTHERN ROCKIES AREA LARGE FIRES:
An Area Command Team (Edrington) is assigned to manage the large fires in
the Hamilton area. An Area Command Team (Mann) is assigned to manage the
large fires in southwest Montana. An Area Command Team (Meuchel) is
assigned to manage the large fires in central Montana. An Area Command
Team (Gale) is assigned to manage the large fires in northwest Montana.
Priorities are being established by the Northern Rockies Multi-Agency
Coordinating Group based on information submitted via Wildfire Situation
Analysis reports and Incident Status Summary (ICS-209) forms.
WILLIE, Custer National Forest. A Type I Incident Management Team (Frye)
is assigned. This fire is five miles southwest of Red Lodge, MT. Cloud
cover and moderate relative humidity kept the fire activity to a minimum.
Residents were allowed to return to their homes within the area. Highway
212 remains closed to non-residential traffic.
VALLEY COMPLEX, Bitterroot National Forest. A Type I Incident Management
Team (Stutler) is assigned. The Army's 3rd Battalion 327th Infantry from
Ft. Campbell, KY, commanded by LTC Lehr, 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. Fire activity has
increased on most of the fires due to poor humidity recovery. Evacuations
took place for at least 700 homes.
SKALKAHO COMPLEX, Bitterroot National Forest. A Type I Incident
Management Team (Myers) is assigned. This group of fires is ten miles
southeast of Hamilton, MT. Included in the complex are the Bear and
Coyote fire. Fire behavior remains active with increased activity on the
north slopes. Structure protection remains the priority.
BLODGETT TRAILHEAD, Bitterroot National Forest. A Type II Incident
Management Team (Hendricks) is assigned. This fire is three miles
northwest of Hamilton, MT. Fire activity remained minimal with no gain in
acreage.
WILDERNESS COMPLEX, Bitterroot National Forest. A Type II Incident
Management Team (Cook) is assigned. The complex consists of 15 fires in
the Selway-Bitterroot and Frank Church River of No Return Wildernesses, 40
miles southwest of Hamilton, MT. Large fires in the complex include the
Hamilton, Lonely, Fitz, Thirty, Echo and Throng fires. The fires were
active at the higher elevations with the Throng fire making a significant
run to the northeast.
THOMPSON FLAT COMPLEX, Lolo National Forest. A Type I Incident Management
Team (Studebaker) is assigned. This is a complex of six fires in the
vicinity of Superior, MT. Fireline construction continues with conditions
being conducive for direct attack.
UPPER NINEMILE COMPLEX, Lolo National Forest. A Type I Incident
Management Team (Bateman) is assigned. The Army's 20th Engineers
Battalion from Ft. Hood, Texas, commanded by LTC Shumway, is assigned.
These fires are burning 25 miles northwest of Missoula, MT. Containment
firelines are holding and mopup continues in most divisions.
CLEAR CREEK DIVIDE COMPLEX, Flathead Agency, BIA. A Type I Incident
Management Team (Orich) is assigned. This complex, 60 miles northwest of
Missoula, consists of the Clear Creek, Vanderburg, Siegel, Seepay and
Magpie Creek fires. Good progress was made by crews on all fires in the
complex.
ALDER CREEK, Lolo National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Hoff) is assigned. This fire is 31 miles southeast of Missoula, MT. A
half mile run in a northerly direction in Alder Creek drainage occurred.
Current threats are to residential structures in the area.
MONTURE/SPREAD RIDGE, Lolo National Forest. A Type I Incident Management
Team (Wands) is assigned. The fires are 15 miles east of Seeley Lake, MT.
Fire growth was minimal today. Coordination with local officials for
structure protection for effective evacuation of local residents and
communities continues.
CROOKED, Clearwater National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Anderson) is assigned. The fire is 50 miles southwest of Missoula, MT,
near Lolo Pass. Minimal activity was observed over the majority of the
fire.
MIDDLE FORK COMPLEX, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. A Type I
Incident Management Team (Hart) is assigned. The complex consists of the
Falls Creek, Cougar Creek, Coyote Springs, Medicine Lake, Skalkaho Pass,
Lick Creek and Cooper Creek fires, 30 miles southwest of Philipsburg, MT.
Crews are continuing direct and indirect attack preparing for aerial
burnout. Large fuels are burning well, with isolated torching and short
runs.
MAUDLOW/TOSTON, Central Land Office, Montana Department of Natural
Resources and Conservation. Two Type II Incident Management Teams (Joki
and Greene) are assigned. These fires are 25 miles northeast of Belgrade,
MT. Fire behavior was of low intensity with smoldering and creeping. A
BAER team is assigned to work with the teams.
MUSSIGBROD COMPLEX, Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. A Type I
Incident Management Team (Bennett) is assigned. These fires are 12 miles
northwest of Wisdom, MT. The complex includes the Mussigbrod and Maynard
fires which have now burned together. The fire remained active in the
ground fuels with minimal torching.
STONE YOUNG, Kootenai National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Kearney) is assigned. The complex is 65 miles northeast of Libby, MT.
Cliff Point and the Loop fires have burned together according to control
strategy. The fire continues to move slowly through the heavy fuels.
Securing of firelines and mopup continues.
KOOTENAI COMPLEX, Kootenai National Forest. A Type I Incident Management
Team (Longpre) is assigned. These fires are 20 miles northwest of Libby,
MT. Isolated torching in the subalpine fire was observed. Fire acreage
remained the same with crews successfully constructing fireline and
mopping up.
TROY SOUTH, Kootenai National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Gauger) is assigned. The Army's 1st Battalion 321st Artillery from Ft.
Bragg, NC, commanded by LTC Mathis, is assigned. This complex of fires is
near Troy, MT. Cooler temperatures and higher relative humidity reduced
fire activity. Crews continue fireline construction, mopup and patrol.
CHIPMUNK, Flathead National Forest. The fire is burning in spruce,
subalpine fir and brush 45 miles southeast of Kalispell, MT. The fire
continues to move to the east as it encounters lighter fuels. Continual
spotting to the northeast is of concern. Monitoring continues on the
northeast flank of the fire to aid in preparation of contingency plans.
GREEN MOUNTAIN, Kootenai National Forest. These fires are seven miles
northwest of Trout Creek, MT. The complex includes the Green Mountain,
McNeeley, Basin Creek and Engle fires. Natural barriers combined with
helicopter bucket work aided in slowing fire growth. Creeping and
isolated torching was observed in the unburned islands of fuel.
BURNT FLATS, Clearwater area, Idaho State Department of Lands. A Type I
Incident Management Team (Stoval) is assigned. The fire is three miles
from Whitebird, ID. Burnout operations continue to be successful.
Rehabilitation plans are in place with preliminary steps being taken.
THREE BEARS, Nez Perce National Forest. A Type II Incident Management
Team (Stump) is assigned. This fire is on both sides of the Salmon River,
29 miles from Elk City, ID. The majority of the fire is relatively
inactive, however some short runs and torching were observed.
SUGARLOAF, Gallatin National Forest. The fire is 13 miles northeast of
Wilsall, MT. Low fire activity observed.
CYCLONE RIDGE, Flathead National Forest. This fire is 35 miles north of
Kalispell, MT. The fire received some light precipitation yesterday. No
significant growth was observed.
SPRUCE COMPLEX, Yellowstone National Park. This is a complex of 11 fires
in Yellowstone National Park. The complex consists of the Plateau, Moose,
Unlucky, Boundary and several smaller fires. Moderate fire activity with
very little acreage increase. The Unlucky, Moose and Plateau fire is
staffed with monitors to observe fire activity.
JUDITH COMPLEX, Lewis and Clark National Forest. This complex consists of
the Studhorse, Lost Fork and High Springs fires, which are 25 miles
southwest of Stanford, MT. No significant activity observed.
SHARON, Glacier National Park. This fire is near North Fork in Glacier
National Park, MT. Fire activity has been low. The National Park Service
is monitoring the fire with daily aerial observation flights. Confinement
strategy is in place as well as structure protection for three cabin sites
in the area.
POACHER, Clearwater National Forest. This lightning-caused fire is 13
miles southeast of Powell, ID. Minimal fire activity was observed. It is
being monitored by U.S. Forest Service personnel.
LIGHTNING MOUNTAIN 17, Idaho Panhandle National Forest. This fire is 18
miles northeast of Sandpoint, ID. Fuels are subalpine fir, Engleman
spruce, brush and grass. Crews completed fireline construction on the
southwest flank of the fire.
COPPER, Clearwater National Forest. This fire is 40 miles northeast of
Pierce, ID. The fire is being monitored by U.S. Forest Service personnel.
No new information was received.
PORPHYRY, Clearwater National Forest. This fire is 18 miles southeast of
Powell, ID. No new information was received. U.S. Forest Service
personnel are monitoring the fire.
HELEN CREEK, Flathead National Forest. This fire is 22 miles south of
Spotted Bear, MT. The fire was actively backing to the west and south,
which poses a potential threat to four structures in the area. The fire
is being monitored by U.S. Forest Service personnel.
HIDDEN CREEK, Clearwater National Forest. The fire is 12 miles southeast
of Powell, ID. The fire is mostly a backing fire with occasional
torching.
LONG RIDGE, Nez Perce National Forest. This fire is in the Selway-
Bitterroot Wilderness, 14 miles southwest of the Moose Creek Ranger
Station. The fire is being monitored by reconnaissance flights and by the
Gardiner Lookout.
MINARET PEAK, Flathead National Forest. The fire is near the Spotted Bear
Ranger Station in the Bob Marshall Wilderness. The fire is a backing fire
with no significant activity noted. U.S. Forest Service personnel are
monitoring the fire's activity.
EAST THUNDER 14, Idaho Panhandle National Forest. This fire is 23 miles
east of Sandpoint, ID. Fuels are subalpine fir, spruce, brush and grass.
Forest Service personnel are monitoring the fire. The west flank of the
fire is backing down steep terrain. Strategies have been prepared if the
fire leaves the wilderness area.
PARKE PEAK, Glacier National Park. The fire has been burning since 7/23
in the northwest corner of the park. The fire received .10 inches of
precipitation, which helped moderate the fire activity.
FROG LAKE, Clearwater National Forest. The fire is 16 miles southeast of
Powell, ID. The fire is being monitored by U.S. Forest Service personnel.
Smoke has not been observed for several days.
ELIZABETH, Clearwater National Forest. The fire is 33 miles northeast of
Pierce, ID. The fire is being monitored by U.S. Forest Service personnel.
No new information was received.
SNOW CREEK, Clearwater National Forest. The fire is 30 miles northeast of
Pierce, ID. U.S. Forest Service personnel are monitoring the fire.
COLLINS CREEK, Clearwater National Forest. The fire is 25 miles northeast
of Pierce, ID. No new information was reported.
CRIMSON PEAK, Flathead National Forest. This fire is located in the Bob
Marshall Wilderness. It is steadily backing into Young's Creek and
Marshall Creek drainages. The fire is being monitored by U.S. Forest
Service personnel.
LONE SHEEP, Nez Perce National Forest. This lightning-caused fire is 20
miles southwest of Elk City, ID. It is a backing fire in the east fork of
Sheep Creek.
EASTERN GREAT BASIN AREA LARGE FIRES:
Priorities are being established by the Great Basin Multi-Agency
Coordinating Group based on information submitted via Wildfire Situation
Analysis reports and Incident Status Summary (ICS-209) forms.
TRAIL CREEK, Boise National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Shell) is assigned. This fire is near the community of Atlanta, ID.
Containment objectives have been confirmed, and is expected to transition
to a Type III local incident management team.
CLEAR CREEK, Salmon-Challis National Forest. A Type I Incident Management
Team (Hutchison) is assigned. The fire is ten miles west of Salmon, ID.
The 3rd Battalion 5th Marines from Camp Pendleton, California will
transition with the 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines from Camp Lejeune, North
Carolina.
MARLIN SPRINGS, Salmon-Challis National Forest. A Type I Incident
Management Team (Hefner) is assigned. This fire is burning along the
ridge between Montana and Idaho, 40 miles northwest of Salmon, ID. This
complex consists of the Marlin Springs, Full Circle and Sister fires. The
fire continues to increase in size. Better visibility aided in the
evaluation of the fire.
TETON COMPLEX, Grand Teton National Park, NPS. A Type II Incident
Management Team (Murphy) is assigned. This complex is north of Jackson,
WY. It consists of the Wilcox, Moran, Hechtman, Glade and Enos fires.
Structure protection remains in place. Containment problems for the fires
in this complex include high winds, low relative humidity and heavy fuels.
YELLOWPINE COMPLEX, Payette National Forest. A Type 1 Incident Management
Team (Melton) is assigned. This complex consists of the Nick and Indian
fires and is located 20 miles east of McCall, ID. Structure protection
and evacuation plans are in place if needed. The fire remains active and
spot fires have been observed along the East Fork of the Salmon river.
NICK, Payette National Forest. This fire will be reported as part of the
Yellowpine Complex in the future.
INDIAN/PROSPECT, Payette National Forest. This fire will be reported as
part of the Yellowpine Complex in the future.
BLIND TRAIL COMPLEX, Bridger-Teton National Forest. A Type II Incident
Management Team (Burdick) is assigned. This complex consists of the Blind
and Boulder fires. The fires are 26 miles southeast of Jackson, WY. The
Blind fire is in mopup and patrol status. The fire received some rain
aiding containment efforts.
FONTENELLE, Bridger-Teton National Forest. A Type II Incident Management
Team (Mesenbrink) is assigned. This lightning-caused fire is 20 miles
north of Kemmerer, WY. The fire continues to grow despite the rain that
has been received. Steep slopes, high winds and limited access are
contributing to control problems.
BURGDORF JUNCTION, Payette National Forest. A Type I Incident Management
Team (Dague) is assigned. The fire is 23 miles north of McCall, ID. The
number of hot spots is declining as confirmed by infrared imagery.
Increase in structures lost reflects current data from Warren Secesh area.
HARMON CREEK, Dixie National Forest. This fire is located 25 miles north
of St. George, UT. Significant progress has been made towards
containment.
MORSE, Salmon-Challis National Forest. The fire is burning in grass,
sagebrush and douglas fir five miles east of May, ID. Very little fire
activity was observed today with scattered clouds and cooler temperatures.
Occasional flare- ups are still occurring.
SIDDOWAY, Targhee National Forest. This fire is burning in moderate to
heavy timber 14 miles east of Swan Valley. Limited access, torching and
spotting is hampering control efforts. The fire did receive some
precipitation today which moderated fire activity.
SCF WILDERNESS, Salmon-Challis National Forest. A Type II Incident
Management Team (Adams) has been assigned. Eleven wildland fires are
currently burning within the Salmon Challis Wilderness Complex: Little
Pistol, Indian Creek, Filly, Butts, Papoose, Parker, Packer Meadow, Shell
Rock, Wilson Creek, Jackass and Jack Creek. Closure orders remain in
effect for the area.
FLOSSIE COMPLEX, Payette National Forest. These fires are 50 miles
northeast of McCall, ID. Structure protection continues at Root Ranch.
No new information to report.
DIAMOND COMPLEX, Payette National Forest. These lightning-caused fires
are 42 miles northeast of McCall, ID. This complex consists of the
Lookout, Point, North Shellrock and South Shellrock fires. Structure
protection remains in place for Big Creek and Edwardsburg. No new
information to report.
NORTHWEST AREA LARGE FIRES:
EASTSIDE COMPLEX, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. A Type II Incident
Management Team (Gardner) is assigned. The complex consists of 11 fires
adjacent to the Snake and Imnaha Rivers, 37 miles northeast of Enterprise,
OR. The Thorn Creek and Jim Creek fires of the complex have burned
together. Observed fire behavior was torching, spotting and running.
Current threats are to residential structures, archeological sites,
historical structures, grazing and private lands.
CARROL CREEK, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. An Oregon Department of
Forestry Incident Management Team (Gilpin) is assigned. The fire is ten
miles east of Wallowa Lake, OR. Active ground fire and occasional
torching was noted in unburned islands of fuel. Structure protection is
in place.
HASH ROCK, Ochoco National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Jackson) is assigned. This fire is 18 miles northeast of Prineville, OR.
The fire remained active. Unburned islands of fuel within the perimeter
continue to be a concern. Burnout and holding operations continue on two
divisions with mopup and patrol activities on the other divisions.
WESTERN GREAT BASIN AREA LARGE FIRES:
PHILLIPS RANCH, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and Great Basin National
Park. The fire is 50 miles southeast of Ely, NV, and is being monitored
by Park Service personnel. Steady progress toward containment objectives
was made due to precipitation.
CHERRY, Ely Field Office, BLM. This fire is 30 miles northwest of Ely,
NV. Wildlife habitat and the Goshute Wilderness Study Area remain
threatened. BLM personnel are monitoring the fire.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN AREA LARGE FIRES:
JASPER, Black Hills National Forest. This fire is 15 miles east of
Newcastle, WY. A Type 1 Incident Management Team (Waterbury) is assigned.
Fire continues to spread north and northwest. Line construction with
burnout operations have been successful. Cooler weather with higher
relative humidity have substantially aided the firefighting effort. Some
evacuees have been allowed to return to their homes. Highway 16 remains
closed on either side of the monument.
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA LARGE FIRES:
STORRIE, Plumas National Forest. A Type I Incident Management Team (Vail)
is assigned. The fire is 20 miles west of Quincy, CA, in the Feather
River Canyon. Fire activity moderated today with the lower temperatures,
higher relative humidity and cloud cover. Aggressive mopup continues.
Structure protection remains a concern along Highway 70.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA LARGE FIRES:
HUNTER, Madera-Mariposa-Merced Ranger Unit, California Department of
Forestry. A Type I Incident Management Team (Kerrigan) is assigned. This
fire is 25 miles northeast of Merced, CA near Lake McClure. Highway 49
remains closed. Large islands of unburned fuel continue to cause
containment problems.
SOUTHERN AREA LARGE FIRES:
RANGER HILLS, Texas State Forest Service. The fire is burning in heavy
brush and cedar 50 miles east of Abilene, TX. The power grid to two small
towns has been shut down due to the fire. No new information was
received.
MCGEE CREEK #2 COMPLEX, Oklahoma Division of Forestry. This fire is near
Antlers , OK. No new information was received.
WESTINGHOUSE, Texas State Forest Service. This fire is located 30 miles
north of Austin, TX. Several homes are threatened and a subdivision has
been evacuated. The fire is burning in cedar, oak and juniper.
POSSUM KINGDOM, Texas State Forest Service. This fire is 60 miles west of
Fort Worth, TX and is burning in oak, cedar, juniper and mesquite fuels.
No new information was received.
COCKRUM, Texas State Forest Service. The fire is 30 miles north of
Austin, TX. It is burning in heavy brush, juniper and cedar. This will
be the last report unless new information is received.
OUTLOOK:
A Pacific trough along the west coast will bring cooler temperatures along
with showers and thunderstorms to Washington, Oregon, Idaho, northern
California and Nevada. A chance of showers and thunderstorms will
continue across eastern Montana and Wyoming. Monsoonal moisture continues
to move north and will bring thunderstorms to the higher elevations from
the Sierras across Nevada, Utah and Wyoming southward.
Winds will be on the increase over the Northwest with winds from the
southwest 10-20 mph with gusts to near 30 mph. Winds will generally be
south to southwest at 5-15 mph with gusts to 20 mph in the higher
elevations.
Temperatures will generally be in the 70's to mid 80's in the mountains,
mid 80's to 90's in the lower elevations and 100-110 in the hottest
deserts. In the Northwest temperatures will be in the 60's mountains and
70's valleys.
Relative humidity will generally be 20-30 percent and in the teens in the
driest areas.
=> 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 01 at 00:15 UTC
EARTHQUAKES IN STATE OF ALASKA
Date Time (UTC) Lat Long Depth Magnitude
2000 AUG 30 19:43:57.37 57.1 N 155.9 W 61 km 4.5
110 miles SSE of King Salmon, Alaska
2000 AUG 31 13:50:32.39 51.2 N 178.2 W 33 km 4.7
80 miles WSW of Adak, Alaska
=> Yesterday's USA Severe Weather Reports
Note: All data is considered preliminary
Tornado Reports
Time F-Scale Location County State Lat Lon Comments
2035 UNK 2 W FRANKLINTON WASHINGTON LA 3084 9018 BRIEF TOUCHDOWN DOWNED
TREES (SPC)
2319 UNK 5 N HOUMA TERREBONNE LA 2968 9071 BRIEF TOUCHDOWN OVER BAYOU BLUE.
REPORTED BY PUBLIC. (NEW)
Hail Reports
No reports received
Wind Reports
Time Speed Location County State Lat Lon Comments
1940 UNK 1 SW BROOKHAVEN LINCOLN MS 3157 9046 A FEW TREES WERE BLOWN DOWN
AND SHINGLES BLOWN OFF A SCHOOL. TWO HOUSES WERE ON FIRE BY LIGHTNING.
REPORTED BY LINCOLN EOC (JAN)
1945 UNK 5 NE MONROE OUACHITA LA 3255 9204 TREES DOWNED...REPORTED FROM
LOCAL RADIO PERSONALITY'S STATION MANAGER. (SHV)
1955 UNK ROSE BUD WHITE AR 3533 9208 TREES DOWN. UNDERPINNING ON A MOBILE
HOME WAS TORN OFF. REPORT FROM A STORM SPOTTER. (LIT)
2007 UNK 1 W SEARCY WHITE AR 3524 9177 SEVERAL TREES DOWN. WIND GUST OF 43
MPH. REPORT FROM NWS COOPERATIVE WEATHER OBSERVER. (LIT)
2020 UNK BASTROP MOREHOUSE LA 3278 9190 DOWNED TREES AND POWER LINES. TREES
FELL ON CARS IN PARKING LOT. REPORTED BY KNOE TV IN MONROE. (JAN)
2030 UNK ALEXANDRIA RAPIDES LA 3130 9246 TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN AS
REPORTED BY RAPIDES 911. (LCH)
2035 UNK LIVINGSTON LIVINGSTON LA 3049 9074 SEVERAL TREES DOWN (SPC)
2036 UNK WILMER TANGIPAHOA LA 3081 9036 TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN (SPC)
2036 UNK MAGNOLIA PIKE MS 3114 9046 SEVERAL TREES DOWN (SPC)
2040 UNK MOSS BLUFF CALCASIEU LA 3030 9321 TREES DOWN AS REPORTED BY
SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT. (LCH)
2100 UNK BUNKIE AVOYELLES LA 3094 9218 SEVERAL STORES AND A CAR DEALERSHIP
DAMAGED. NUMEROUS TREES AND POWERLINES DOWN AS REPORTED BY 911 CENTER. (LCH)
2100 UNK SEMINARY COVINGTON MS 3154 8950 PUBLIC REPORTED TREES AND POWER
LINES DOWN. (JAN)
2115 UNK EVANGELINE PARISH EVANGELINE LA 3076 9230 POWER OUTAGES TREES DOWN
POWER LINES DOWN AS REPORTED BY POWER COMPAN (LCH)
2115 UNK HAMMOND TANGIPAHOA LA 3049 9046 SEVERAL TREES DOWN (SPC)
2135 UNK RIDGELAND MADISON MS 3243 9013 TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN REPORTED
BY OFF DUTY NWS EMPLOYEE. (JAN)
2136 UNK 5 SW KINDER ALLEN LA 3042 9291 TRAILER OVERTURNED/ OTHER TRAILER
DAMAGED/ BROKEN WINDOWS/ (LCH)
2145 UNK GRAND LAKE CAMERON LA 3006 9328 POWERLINES AND POLES DOWN AS
REPORTED BY SHERIFFS DEPT. (LCH)
2155 UNK HAHNVILLE ST CHARLES LA 2990 9036 SEVERAL TREES DOWN (SPC)
2155 UNK PRAIRIEVILLE ASCENSION LA 3030 9096 SEVERAL TREES DOWN (SPC)
2207 UNK FLORENCE RANKIN MS 3215 9013 TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN REPORTED BY
THE EOC. (JAN)
2228 UNK WINONA SHANNON MO 3701 9133 TREES REPORTED BLOWN DOWN IN WINONA BY
A CWIP OBSERVER. (SGF)
2230 UNK GEORGETOWN COPIAH MS 3186 9018 POWER LINES DOWN. REPORTED BY THE
POLICE DEPT. (JAN)
2240 UNK VAN WINKLE HINDS MS 3230 9026 TREES DOWN AND SOME ROOFS BLOWN OFF
CHICKEN HOUSES. REPORTED BY HAM RADIO OPERATOR. (JAN)
2240 UNK CLEARY RANKIN MS 3216 9018 NUMEROUS TREES DOWN. REPORTED BY HAM
RADIO OPERATOR. (JAN)
2300 UNK RACELAND LAFOURCHE LA 2973 9059 SEVERAL TREES DOWN (SPC)
2305 UNK 6 WSW GWINN MARQUETTE MI 4624 8756 4 INCH DIAMETER TREES DOWN.
(MQT)
2310 UNK 4 E BRANDON RANKIN MS 3226 8990 EOC REPORTED TREES AND POWER LINES
DOWN. (JAN)
2320 UNK HOUMA TERREBONNE LA 2960 9071 2 PERIODS OF DAMAGING THUNDERSTORM
WIND GUSTS. 6 CONFIRMED FUNNEL CLOUDS. ROOF OFF ONE BUILDING. NUMEROUS TREES
DOWN BLOCKING ACCESS TO STREETS. REPORTED BY EOC DIRE (NEW)
2327 UNK ACADIA PARISH ACADIA LA 3030 9238 NUMEROUS TREES AND POWERLINES
DOWN ACROSS WESTERN PORTIONS OF PARISH AS REPORTED BY SHERIFFS DEPT. (LCH)
2345 UNK ACADIA PARISH ACADIA LA 3030 9238 ROOF BLOWN OFF AS REPORTED BY
LOCAL MEDIA (LCH)
2130 60 ALEXANDRIA RAPIDES LA 3130 9246 NUMEROUS TREES DOWN, SEVERAL ON
HOUSES. POWERLINES AND POLES DOWN AS REPORTED BY SHERIFFS OFFICE. (LCH)
2215 61 JACKSON HAWKINS FLD HINDS MS 3233 9021 THREE PLANES FLIPPED OVER AT
HAWKINS, REPORTED BY EOC. WIND GUST REPORTED BY ASOS. (JAN)
2310 60 JENNINGS JEFFERSON DAVIS LA 3021 9266 (LCH)
2328 61 ORLEANS PARISH ORLEANS LA 3003 8988 (SPC)
0010 UNK VERMILION PARISH VERMILION LA 2988 9230 NUMEROUS POWERLINES
REPORTED DOWN PARISH WIDE AS REPORTED BY SHERIFFS DEPT. (LCH)
0211 68 LAFAYETTE LAFAYETTE LA 3021 9201 REPORTED AT AIRPORT (LCH)
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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