…RED FLAG WARNING FOR LEEWARD AREAS OF ALL ISLANDS THROUGH
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.
* AFFECTED AREA…Leeward portions of all Hawaiian Islands.
* TIMING…Until 6 PM HST Thursday. Red flag conditions are
expected primarily Thursday morning through Thursday afternoon.
* WINDS…East 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 40 to 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.