The USA Disaster Situation Report
The Daily USA Disaster Situation Report
For September 4, 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 4, 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 Sun...111 At Ardmore OK
Low Mon...30 At Alturas CA
=> Special Notes
Hail Reports - Trinity Tx 3088 9532 *** 1 Dead, 2 Inj ***
=> Current Tropical Weather Outlook For The North Atlantic Caribbean Sea And
The Gulf Of Mexico
A strong westward-moving tropical wave...accompanied by a broad low pressure
area...is located about 1200 miles east of the Windward Islands. This system
remains fairly well-organized and has the potential to become a tropical
depression during the next day or so.
The remnants of Tropical Depression Ernesto are located about 650 miles
south of Bermuda and are moving northwestward at 15 to 20 mph. There are no
signs of re-development at this time.
Disorganized showers and thunderstorms over the north-central and
northeastern Gulf of Mexico are associated with a weak surface low pressure
area. There are no signs of development at this time.
Elsewhere...tropical storm formation is not expected through Tuesday.
=> Current Active National Weather Service Warnings:
Active Warnings:
Updated Mon Sep 4 12:05:00 2000
Flash Flood
North Carolina
Virginia
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR SOUTHEAST VIRGINIA AND NORTHEAST
NORTH CAROLINA...THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TONIGHT.
South Carolina
...MORE HEAVY RAIN ACROSS PARTS OF THE PIEDMONT THIS MORNING...
Flood
Virginia
A FLOOD WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR THE: NOTTOWAY RIVER. FOR THE NOTTOWAY RIVER
AT STONY CREEK... MINOR FLOODING IS FORECASTED.
Arkansas
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Texas
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT TODAY AND TUESDAY FOR ALL OF NORTH
LOUISIANA...NORTHEAST TEXAS...SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS...AND MCCURTAIN COUNTY IN
SOUTHEAST OKLAHOMA...
RECORD...OR NEAR RECORD HIGH TEMPERATURES CAN BE EXPECTED AGAIN TODAY AND
TUESDAY
Kansas
Missouri
...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR TODAY...
...THE HEAT WAVE WILL BE COMING TO AN END ACROSS THE OZARKS...
Severe Thunderstorm
Montana
* SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR... VALLEY COUNTY IN NORTHEAST MONTANA *
UNTIL 1030 AM MDT
=> 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 a 2% probability of a tornado over central South Dakota north to
south and over far center north Kansas.
Hail Risk - Slight
There are two 5% probability areas for hail 3/4 inch or larger.
One covers central and northeast Montana, central and western North Dakota,
central south to north central and northwest South Dakota, and over far
center north Nebraska.
The other area covers east southeast Kansas, east northeast Oklahoma, west
southwest Missouri, and west northwest Arkansas.
There are two 15% probability areas.
On is over central South Dakota north to south, and central south to
northcentral and north northwest North Dakota,
The other area covers far east Oklahoma, west northwest Arkansas and far
southwest Missouri.
Wind Risk -Slight
There are three 5% probability areas.
One covers central and northeast Montana, the south southwest 1/3 of North
Dakota, central south to north central and northwest South Dakota, and over
far center north Nebraska.
Another area covers east southeast Kansas, east northeast Oklahoma, west
southwest Missouri, and west northwest Arkansas.
The last area covers far central north Alabama, Tennessee except the far
western area, the south southeast 1/3 of Kentucky, and far northwest
Virginia.
There are two 15% probability areas
One covers the central 1/3 of South Dakota.
The other area covers far east Oklahoma, west northwest Arkansas and far
southwest Missouri.
Tomorrow's Risk -
There are no areas of severe weather forecast.
Areas at lesser risk include Nebraska, North and South Dakota.
=> Precipitation Forecast and Excessive Rainfall Forecast
Precipitation Forecast
The 24 hr precipitation forecast is calling for over 2 inches of rainfall
from central coastal South Carolina to central coastal North Carolina.
North central Florida is again forecast to receive over an inch of rainfall
as well as, central southern Georgia, far eastern Georgia, the southeast 1/2
of South Carolina, the southeast 1/3 of North Carolina, and central north
North Dakota.
The 24 - 48 hr precipitation forecast is calling for over 2 inches of
rainfall from southeast coastal South Carolina to central coastal North
Carolina.
North central Florida is again forecast to receive over an inch of rainfall,
far eastern Georgia, the southeast 1/2 of South Carolina, the southeast 1/4
of North Carolina.
Excessive Rainfall Forecast
There's likely to be at least some isolated heavy rainfall amounts over the
eastern
Carolinas this period that may exceed flash flood values.
=> USA Flood Report
United States National flood summary are not currently available.
=> USA Fire Report and Forecast
INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SITUATION REPORT
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2000 - 0700 MDT
NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS LEVEL V
CURRENT SITUATION:
A total of four new large fires were reported in the Southern Area. Crews
reached containment goals on six large fires in the Northern Rockies and the
Southern Area. Initial attack activity was light in all areas except heavy
in the Southern Area. A large upper level low pressure system over the
Pacific Northwest will bring a threat of light shower activity and high
elevation snow to most of the northern tier of the western states. A strong
area of high pressure will remain over central Texas, which will bring
continued hot temperatures. Very high to extreme fire indices have been
reported in areas of the western states, North Dakota, Kansas, Arkansas,
Oklahoma, Mississippi 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. Highway 212 is
still open to piloted traffic. Substantial progress has been made on all
divisions.
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. Cloud cover and higher relative
humidity resulted in diminished fire activity.
SKALKAHO COMPLEX, Bitterroot National Forest. A Type I Incident Management
Team (Rutherford) is assigned. This group of fires is ten miles southeast of
Hamilton, MT. Included in the complex are the Bear and Coyote fire. Rain and
low temperatures allowed for successful fireline construction and direct
attack.
BLODGETT TRAILHEAD, Bitterroot National Forest. A Type I Incident Management
Team (Rutherford) is assigned. This fire is three miles northwest of
Hamilton, MT. Fire activity remained light.
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. Fire activity was minimal.
ALDER CREEK, Lolo National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team (Hoff)
is assigned. This fire is 31 miles southeast of Missoula, MT. Cool, wet
conditions allowed direct attack on the northeast portion of the fire.
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. Work progressed on the Landowner fire with direct
fireline construction on the south flank. Road repair on the Flat fire is
continuing.
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. All firelines have held, mopup and some
initial rehabilitation work has begun.
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. Crews continued make progress on direct attack, securing
existing firelines
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.
Despite snow above 6500 feet, there continues to be fire activity on the
north and northeast portions of the fire.
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 fire activity was observed. Mopup activities continue.
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. Direct attack
continued with cool temperatures and higher relative humidity.
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 is of low intensity.
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. Fire
activity was minimal.
STONE YOUNG, Kootenai National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Kearney) is assigned. The complex is 65 miles northeast of Libby, MT. Rain
showers continue. Heavy mopup and strengthening of firelines continues.
KOOTENAI COMPLEX, Kootenai National Forest. A Type I Incident Management
Team (Longpre) is assigned. These fires are 20 miles northwest of Libby, MT.
Fire activity remains quiet. Mopup and patrol continues on established
containment lines.
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. Intermittent rain showers reduced fire activity.
CHIPMUNK, Flathead National Forest. The fire is burning in spruce, subalpine
fir and brush 45 miles southeast of Kalispell, MT. Fire behavior remained
moderate with widely scattered torching. Road closures remain in effect.
THREE BEARS, Nez Perce National Forest. A Type II Incident Management Team
(Cones) is assigned. This fire is on both sides of the Salmon River, 29
miles from Elk City, ID. The fire behavior for the majority of the fire is
relatively inactive.
SUGARLOAF, Gallatin National Forest. The fire is 13 miles northeast of
Wilsall, MT. Low fire activity was observed. Fire is being monitored by
aerial reconnaissance.
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. Fire activity has been reduced to
smoldering due to cooler temperatures, higher relative humidity and
rainfall.
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. The Unlucky, Moose and Plateau
fires are 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. Low fire activity
was observed.
POACHER, Clearwater National Forest. This lightning-caused fire is 13 miles
southeast of Powell, ID. It is being monitored by U.S. Forest Service
personnel. Minimal activity was observed on 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
significant activity noted.
PORPHYRY, Clearwater National Forest. This fire is 18 miles southeast of
Powell, ID. Fire activity was minimal. U.S. Forest Service personnel are
monitoring the fire. Minimal fire activity observed.
HELEN CREEK, Flathead National Forest. This fire is 22 miles south of
Spotted Bear, MT. The fire is being monitored by U.S. Forest Service
personnel. Minimal fire activity was observed.
HIDDEN CREEK, Clearwater National Forest. The fire is 12 miles southeast of
Powell, ID. Minimal fire activity was noted.
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. No
new information was received.
MINARET PEAK, Flathead National Forest. The fire is near the Spotted Bear
Ranger Station in the Bob Marshall Wilderness. U.S. Forest Service personnel
are monitoring the fire's activity. Fire activity decreased due to weather.
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. No new information was received.
PARKE PEAK, Glacier National Park. The fire has been burning since 7/23 in
the northwest corner of the park. Fire activity remained low with no
increase in perimeter growth.
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.
ELIZABETH, Clearwater National Forest. The fire, 33 miles northeast of
Pierce, ID, is being monitored by U.S. Forest Service personnel. No
significant activity was observed.
SNOW CREEK, Clearwater National Forest. The fire is 30 miles northeast of
Pierce, ID. U.S. Forest Service personnel are monitoring the fire. No
significant activity was observed.
COLLINS CREEK, Clearwater National Forest. The fire is 25 miles northeast of
Pierce, ID. No significant activity to report.
CRIMSON PEAK, Flathead National Forest. This fire is located in the Bob
Marshall Wilderness. The fire is being monitored by U.S. Forest Service
personnel. Fire activity decreased due to change in the weather.
LONE SHEEP, Nez Perce National Forest. This lightning-caused fire is 20
miles southwest of Elk City, ID. No significant activity reported.
ELK MOUNTAIN, Montana State, Northwestern Land Office. This fire is 30 miles
east of Libby, MT.
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.
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, 2nd Marines from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina are in field
training. This fire will be reported as the Clear Creek Complex in the
future and command will be transferred to Type I Incident Management Team
(Hefner).
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. This complex will be
reported as the Clear Creek Complex in the future.
YELLOWPINE COMPLEX, Payette National Forest. A Type I Incident Management
Team (Melton) is assigned. This complex consists of Nick Peak and
Indian/Prospect fires and is located 20 miles east of McCall, ID. Fire
activity was reduced due to weather. Crews constructed fireline on some
divisions of the Nick fire, while the other divisions are in mopup status.
On the Indian fire, indirect fireline construction on the west flank
continues.
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 fire
is still creeping and burning in heavy fuels under the canopy. Good progress
is being made on suppression efforts.
BURGDORF JUNCTION, Payette National Forest. A Type II Incident Management
Team (Suwyn) is assigned. The fire is 23 miles north of McCall, ID. Hand
crews and helicopters were able to deploy to the fireline today due to
improving weather. There was some fire activity as the fuels dried out.
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 due to wet conditions and high relative humidity.
Progress was made toward containment. Increase in acres is due to mapping
reconnaissance.
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. Crews are making good
progress on fireline construction and mopup. There are portions of the fires
that are in patrol status.
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 creep and smoulder.
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. Colder temperatures resulted in
the snow level dropping to 5500'.
FLOSSIE COMPLEX, Payette National Forest. These fires are 50 miles northeast
of McCall, ID. Structure protection continues at Root Ranch.
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. Good progress continues to be made on mopup activities. Two additional
outbuilding structures at Deep Creek were found to be burned.
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. Park Service personnel are
monitoring the fire. Mopup operations continue.
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. No new information was received.
ROCKY MOUNTAIN AREA LARGE FIRES:
JASPER, Black Hills National Forest. This fire is 15 miles east of
Newcastle, WY. A Type I Incident Management Team (Waterbury) is assigned.
Winds were less intense although relative humidities were lower. Resources
continue suppression and rehabilitation efforts.
LEFT CREEK, Wyoming State Forestry. This fire is west of Devil's Tower, WY.
No new information was received.
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 was minimal.
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. No new
information was received.
SOUTHERN AREA LARGE FIRES:
OAK CREEK, Texas State Forest Service. Seven homes and three barns were lost
and ten other structures saved. The fire is burning in pine plantation and
grass.
BLUEBIRD, Texas State Forest Service. The fire is burning in a pine
plantation 60 miles northeast of Houston, TX. Fifteen homes are threatened.
DRY FORK, Ouachita National Forest. This fire is burning in pine and
hardwood timber.
BROCK, Ozark & St. Francis National Forest. Completed 100 acre burnout and
all firelines are holding. Control problems are snags and rough rocky
terrain.
CHICKEN, Texas State Forest Service. This fire is located 20 miles east of
Nacogdoches, TX. Heavy airtanker support was instrumental in stopping the
spread of the fire.
GUTHRIE, Texas State Forest Service. Terrain, mesquite and cedar fuels are
making control difficult.
SNAKE EYES, National Forest in Mississippi. This fire is located near Potts
Camp, MS. The crew continues to mopup and patrol. Conditions are extremely
hot and dry.
E WHITES 2, Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge. This fire is burning in a
marsh area 40 miles from Houston, TX. Difficult access, low relative
humidity and dry fuels are impeding suppression efforts.
RANGER HILLS, Texas State Forest Service. This fire is burning in heavy
brush and cedar 50 miles east of Abilene, TX. The fire spotted outside the
fireline resulting in a small increase in acreage. Rough terrain is
inhibiting control efforts.
MOORE BRANCH, Texas State Forest Service. This fire is burning in a pine
plantation 30 miles north of Beaumont, TX. National Guard helicopters were
utilized in suppression efforts. Due to extreme fire behavior crews were
pulled off of the fire for a third day.
MOUNT LEBANON, Texas State Forest Service. This fire 100 miles east of
Dallas is burning in a pine plantation.
STANLEY MAINLINE COMPLEX, Texas State Forest Service. This complex of fires
is burning 40 miles northeast of Houston, TX. Ninety homes have been
evacuated, and none are confirmed lost at this time.
CHAPEL TOWER, Texas State Forest Service. This fire is burning in a thick
pine stand 70 miles northeast of Houston, TX. Suppression efforts are being
hindered by record high temperatures. The fire has jumped several roads and
is proving difficult to contain.
SLICKEM SLOUGH, Texas State Forest Service. This fire is burning in cedar,
juniper, brush, oak and mesquite 13 miles northwest of Sherman, TX. No new
information was received.
PINEY GROVE, Texas State Forest Service. This fire is burning in a pine
plantation 100 miles east of Dallas, TX. No new information was received.
BEDIAS CREEK, Texas State Forest Service. This fire is burning in a heavy
pine plantation 50 miles northwest of Houston, MT. No new information was
received.
WEST NUECES, Texas State Forest Service. This fire is 50 miles northeast of
Del Rio, TX. The fire is burning in heavy mesquite, oak and juniper fuels in
rough terrain. No new information was received.
YELLOW BAYOU, Texas State Forest Service. This fire is burning in a pine
plantation 100 miles northeast of Houston, TX. No new information was
received.
HUFFINES, Texas State Forest Service. This fire is burning in a pine
plantation 80 miles northeast of Tyler, TX. No new information was received.
MONTEITH, Texas State Forest Service. This fire is burning in oak, cedar and
juniper 40 miles south of Waco, TX. No new information was received.
ROSEBUD, Texas State Forest Service. This fire is burning in thick brush,
mesquite, oak, cedar and juniper 25 miles south of Waco, TX. No new
information was received.
BREMOND, Texas State Forest Service. This fire is burning in grass and pine
60 miles south of Waco, TX. No new information was received.
PALM VIEW, Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge. This fire is
burning 20 miles from Brownsville, TX. No new information was received.
MCGEE CREEK #2 COMPLEX, Oklahoma Division of Forestry. This fire is near
Antlers, OK. This will be the last report unless new information is
received.
OUTLOOK:
*** FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR THE WEST DESERTS AND CENTRAL VALLEYS OF UTAH FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY. ***
A strong area of high pressure will continue over central Texas. This will
bring continued hot conditions with only widely scattered afternoon
thunderstorms. Highs will be in the mid 90's to around 110 with relative
humidity 25 to 45 percent. Winds will be southwest to northwest 10 to 15
mph.
A large upper level low pressure area over the Pacific Northwest will bring
a threat of light shower activity and high elevation snows to portions of
the Pacific Northwest, Intermountain West, Great Basin and Northern Rockies.
The Central Rockies and Southwest will have partly cloudy skies with
isolated showers and thunderstorms.
Temperatures in the northern portion will generally be in the 50's to mid
60's in the mountains and mid 60's to 80's elsewhere. The southwest and
central Rockies temperatures will be in the 60's and 70's mountains and 80's
to near 100 valleys. Winds will be from the west to southwest at 15 to 30
mph.
Relative humidity will be in the mid teens to upper 20 percent except in the
single digits across the warmer deserts. In portions of the North, relative
humidity of 40 to 60 percent is expected.
=> 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 04 at 00:15 UTC
EARTHQUAKES IN WEST CENTRAL UNITED STATES
(35.8 TO 40.3 N, 102.0 TO 125.0 W)
Date Time (UTC) Lat Long Depth Magnitude
2000 SEP 2 22:59:07.00 37.1 N 121.8 W 5 km 2.9
15 miles WNW of Gilroy, California
2000 SEP 3 08:36:30.00 38.4 N 122.4 W 9 km 5.2
10 miles NW of Napa, California
=> Yesterday's USA Severe Weather Reports
Note: All data is considered preliminary
Tornado Reports
No reports received
Hail Reports
Time Size Location County State Lat Lon Comments
1955 75 NORTH BEND JACKSON WI 4409 9111 REPORTED BY SHERIFF'S OFFIC (LSE)
2050 175 NOKOMIS MONTGOMERY IL 3929 8928 REPORTED BY SEVERE WEATHER
SPOTTERS. (STL)
2050 75 WARRENS MONROE WI 4413 9050 REPORTED BY LOCAL SPOTTER (LSE)
2145 75 LICKING TEXAS MO 3749 9186 DIME SIZE HAIL. REPORTED BY LAW
ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL. (SGF)
2155 100 3 E HOUSTON TEXAS MO 3733 9190 QUARTER SIZE HAIL REPORTED ON B
HIGHWAY EAST OF HOUSTON. REPORTED BY STORM SPOTTER. (SGF)
2210 75 HOUSTON TEXAS MO 3733 9196 DIME SIZE HAIL. REPORTED BY COOPERATIVE
OBSERVER. (SGF)
2310 88 TWIN BRIDGES DOUGLAS MO 3681 9214 NICKEL SIZE HAIL. REPORTED BY
PUBLIC. (SGF)
2320 88 WEST PLAINS HOWELL MO 3673 9184 DIME TO NICKEL SIZE HAIL REPORTED BY
CITY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. (SGF)
2342 175 BIG SPRINGS DEUEL NE 4106 10208 (LBF)
2350 100 BRULE KEITH NE 4109 10190 (LBF)
0145 175 3 SE ST LIBORY HOWARD NE 4104 9831 (GRI)
0225 100 MARQUETTE HAMILTON NE 4100 9800 (GRI)
0250 100 6 E MARQUETTE HAMILTON NE 4099 9786 (GRI)
0315 100 2 SE POLK POLK NE 4105 9776 ON POLK-YORK COUNTY LINE (GRI)
Wind Reports
Time Speed Location County State Lat Lon Comments
1249 UNK DOUGLAS ALLEGAN MI 4261 8585 LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED POWER LINES
DOWN (GRR)
1315 UNK 2 S GLENN ALLEGAN MI 4248 8621 LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED ONE TREE
DOWN (GRR)
1950 UNK 4 WNW OZARK FRANKLIN AR 3552 9390 EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO POULTRY
HOUSES...BARN...AND LARGE TREE. RPTD BY OWNER. (TUL)
1952 UNK WICKES POLK AR 3429 9433 TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN. REPORT FROM
POLK COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE. (LIT)
2035 UNK 8 W NASHVILLE HOWARD AR 3393 9401 TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN.
REPORTED BY TRAINED SPOTTER. ESTIMATED 70 MPH WINDS. (SHV)
2045 UNK DOVER POPE AR 3540 9311 TREES DOWN. REPORT FROM KARV RADIO IN
RUSSELLVILLE. (LIT)
2046 UNK JAN PHYL VLG POLK FL 2801 8176 WIDE AREA WITH WIND DAMAGE, TREES
DOWN, POWER LINES DOWN, SHINGLES AND SIDING OFF HOUSES. APPX 2 MILES WEST OF
WINTER HAVEN. REPORTED BY POLK COUNTY EOC AND BAY NEWS (TBW)
2100 UNK ELROY JUNEAU WI 4375 9026 RELAYED BY DISPATCH FROM KNOCKED DOWN
POWER LI (LSE)
2100 UNK MINERAL SPGS HOWARD AR 3386 9391 TREES AND POWER LINES DOWN.
REPORTED BY TRAINED SPOTTER. ESTIMATED 70 MPH WINDS. (SHV)
2115 UNK 4 SE TRINITY TRINITY TX 3088 9532 *** 1 DEAD, 2 INJ *** LAW
ENFORCEMENT REPORTED WIDESPREAD WIND DAMAGE OVER A 5 MILE SWATH TO THE
SOUTHEAST OF TRINITY ALONG FM 356. DAMAGE AFFECTED 8 SUBDIVISIONS. AN 8
(HOU)
2125 UNK HAVANA YELL AR 3511 9351 TREES DOWN ON STATE HIGHWAY 309. REPORT
FROM YELL COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE. (LIT)
2152 UNK 4 NNE POCOLA LE FLORE OK 3529 9445 NUMEROUS POWER LINES BLOWN
DOWN... REPORTED BY PUBLIC. (TUL)
2155 UNK 3 E HOUSTON TEXAS MO 3733 9190 TREES REPORTED DOWN ALONG B HIGHWAY.
REPORTED BY STORM SPOTTER. (SGF)
2155 UNK FOREMAN LITTLE RIVER AR 3371 9439 TREES DOWN ON POWER LINES ALONG
HIGHWAY 41. REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT. ESTIMATED 65 MPH WINDS. (SHV)
2200 UNK 2 W FT SMITH MUNI ARPT SEBASTIAN AR 3533 9440 ROOFS DAMAGED...TREES
DOWN AND LARGE SIGN BLOWN DOEN NEAR WHEELER AND PHOENIX... REPORTED BY
SPOTTER (TUL)
2210 UNK HOUSTON TEXAS MO 3733 9196 TREES REPORTED DOWN ON HOUSES. REPORTED
BY COOPERATIVE OBSERVER. (SGF)
2220 UNK CABOOL TEXAS MO 3713 9209 TREES DOWN ALONG PP HIGHWAY NEAR CABOOL.
REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL. (SGF)
2235 UNK WHITE CHURCH HOWELL MO 3684 9178 60 MPH TSTM GUST. TREES DOWN AND
POWER OUTAGES. REPORTED BY COOPERATIVE OBSERVER. (SGF)
2235 UNK SPRINGHILL FAULKNER AR 3518 9239 POWER LINES DOWN. REPORT FROM THE
PUBLIC. (LIT)
2247 UNK MOUNTAIN GROVE WRIGHT MO 3713 9226 MICROBURST EVENT WITH EXTENSIVE
WIND DAMAGE IN MOUNTAIN GROVE. NUMEROUS REPORTS OF TREES DOWN. ROOFS BLOWN
OFF BUILDING SUPPLY COMPANY AND ALSO A LUMBER YARD...AND THE (SGF)
2250 UNK ANNAPOLIS IRON MO 3736 9071 IRON COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICERS REPORTED
SEVERAL TREES DOWN IN ANNAPOLIS. (STL)
2250 UNK SEBASTOPOL TRINITY TX 3089 9526 LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED TREES AND
POWER LINES DOWN AT FM 355 AND FM 356. (HOU)
2255 UNK MOUNTAIN VIEW HOWELL MO 3700 9171 TREES DOWN. REPORTED BY PUBLIC.
(SGF)
2310 UNK MOUNTAIN GROVE WRIGHT MO 3713 9226 TSTM OUTFLOW PRODUCED WIND
DAMAGE ACROSS MOUNTAIN GROVE. NUMEROUS REPORTS OF TREES DOWN. ROOFS BLOWN
OFF. STRUCTURAL DAMAGE. (SGF)
2320 UNK LANGLEY PIKE AR 3431 9383 POWER LINES DOWN. REPORT FROM PIKE COUNTY
SHERIFFS OFFICE. (LIT)
2320 UNK WEST PLAINS HOWELL MO 3673 9184 60 MPH TSTM GUST. TREES DOWN.
REPORTED BY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. (SGF)
2325 UNK 13 NW MOUNTAIN HOME BAXTER AR 3648 9257 POWER LINES DOWN. REPORT
FROM BAXTER COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE. (LIT)
2310 70 MOUNTAIN VIEW HOWELL MO 3700 9171 60-70 MPH TSTM GUST. REPORT
RELAYED BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE PLEASANT HILL. (SGF)
0030 UNK 1 E ANAHUAC CHAMBERS TX 2976 9466 LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED TREES
AND POWER LINES DOWN ALONG FM 563. (HOU)
0055 UNK BROCKWELL IZARD AR 3615 9193 TREES DOWN. REPORT FROM IZARD COUNTY
SHERIFFS OFFICE. (LIT)
0350 UNK 2 W PERU MIAMI IN 4074 8611 TREE BLOWN DOWN ONTO LOGANSPORT ROAD
(US HWY 24) WEST OF PERU. REPORTED BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL. (FWA)
0409 UNK ARKANSAS CITY COWLEY KS 3706 9704 2 FOOT DIAMETER TREE DOWN AND 6
TO 8 INCH TREE LIMBS DOWN REPORTED BY CIVIL DEFENSE. WIND GUST TO 66 MPH
MEASURED BY CIVIL DEFENSE (ICT)
0020 60 HANKAMER CHAMBERS TX 2985 9463 LAW ENFORCEMENT REPORTED TWO CARS AND
A MOTORCYCLE OVERTURNED ON LOOP 562 BY HIGH WINDS. (HOU)
Fields marked UNK are unknown
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Wind Gusts in MPH
Hail Sizes in 1/100 of an Inch (75 = 0.75")
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=> Napa Quake Reemphasizes The Need To Be Prepared
From: San Francisco Office of Emergency Services
SACRAMENTO - The Governor's Office of Emergency Services (OES)
activated its Coastal Region and State Operations Centers due to
today's magnitude 5.2 earthquake, which struck in Napa County this
morning at 1:38 a.m. The quake was centered 3 miles West-Southwest
of the city of Yountville. One confirmed critical injury has been
reported. Damage assessments are underway, with minor damage
reported at this point, centered in the city of Napa.
'OES has responded to today's earthquake by dispatching five 'strike
teams' (25 fire engines) to Napa to assist local emergency
responders,' said Dallas Jones, OES Director. 'We are also assisting
the city of Napa by providing OES staff on-site as well as damage
assessment assistance.'
'Today's quake is a wake-up call to all Californians that earthquakes
can happen at any time,' said Jones. 'All residents should heed this
warning and develop home and workplace earthquake plans. Prepare
yourself, your family, and your home by learning earthquake safety
actions.'
Following are important earthquake safety actions:
BEFORE THE QUAKE
-- Decide how and where your family will reunite if separated.
-- Choose an out-of-state friend or relative that separated
family members can call after the quake to report their whereabouts
and condition.
-- Know the safe spots in each room: under sturdy tables, desks,
or against inside walls.
-- Know the danger spots: windows, mirrors, hanging objects,
fireplaces, and tall, unsecured furniture.
-- Conduct practice drills. Physically place yourself in safe
locations.
-- Learn first aid and CPR from your local Red Cross chapter or
other community organization.
-- Keep a list of emergency phone numbers.
-- Learn how to shut off gas, water, and electricity in case the
lines are damaged.
Only shut off gas lines if you smell gas or if you have reason to
believe the lines are damaged. (Safety note: Do not attempt to
relight gas pilot. Call the utility company.)
-- Check chimneys, roofs, walls, and foundations for stability.
Make sure your house is bolted to its foundation.
-- Secure water heater and appliances that could move enough to
rupture utility lines.
-- Keep breakables and heavy objects on bottom shelves.
-- Secure heavy, tall furniture that can topple, such as
bookcases, china cabinets, or wall units.
-- Secure hanging plants and heavy picture frames or mirrors
(especially over beds).
-- Put latches on cabinet doors to keep them closed during
shaking.
-- Keep flammable or hazardous liquids such as paints, pest
sprays, or cleaning products in cabinets or secured on lower shelves.
-- Maintain emergency food, water, and other supplies, including
a flashlight, a portable battery-operated radio, extra batteries,
medicines, first aid kit, and clothing.
DURING THE QUAKE
-- If indoors, stay there. Get under a desk or table or stand
in a corner.
-- If outdoors, get into an open area away from trees,
buildings, walls, and power lines.
-- If in a high-rise building, stay away from windows and
outside walls. Get under a table. Do not use elevators.
-- If driving, pull over to the side of the road and stop.
Avoid overpasses and power lines. Stay inside until shaking is over.
-- If in a crowded public place, do not rush for the doors.
Move away from display shelves containing objects that could fall.
AFTER THE QUAKE
-- Check for injuries. Apply first aid. Do not move seriously
injured individuals unless they are in immediate danger.
-- Do not use the telephone immediately unless there is a
serious injury or fire.
-- Hunt for hazards.
-- Check for gas and water leaks, broken electrical wiring or
sewage lines. If there is damage, turn utility off at the sources.
-- Check building for cracks and damage, including roof,
chimneys, and foundation.
-- Check food and water supplies. Emergency water may be
obtained from water heaters, melted ice cubes, toilet tanks, and
canned vegetables.
-- Turn on your portable radio for instructions and news
reports. Cooperate fully with public safety officials.
-- Do not use your vehicle unless there is an emergency. Keep
the streets clear for emergency vehicle.
-- Be prepared for aftershocks.
-- Stay calm and lend a hand to others.
-- If you evacuate, post a message inside your home telling
family members where you can be found.
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