Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >
Tiyan, GU
Weather Forecast Office
Fire Weather Watch/Red Flag Warning Criteria |
Specific conditions must be met for a Fire Weather Watch and/or a Red Flag Warning to be issued. These conditions are as follows: |
1. KBDI greater that or equal to 600, and |
2. Two minute ASOS winds greater than or equal to 17 kts (20 mph), or 20 foot winds greater than or equal to 14 kts (16 mph), and |
3. Minimum relative humidity of less than 60% in one or more observations, and |
4. Low 10-hr fuel moisture, typical less than 13. |
5. Monthly precipitation less than two inches with a decrease and/or cessations of percolation (dew)can signal the onset of the fire season. Forecaster judgment must be used in the watch/warning decision making process. |
US Dept of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Weather Service
Tiyan, GU
3232 Hueneme Rd
Barrigada, GU 96913
(671) 472-0900
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