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Moke Impacts Hawaii; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall from the Great Basin to the Plains

Heavy rain and gusty winds from Tropical Storm Moke will impact the Big Island into Monday, risking life-threatening flooding and mudslides in windward and southeast areas. Severe thunderstorms are expected across the northern Rockies/Plains and northern Great Basin. Dangerous heat persists across the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley, building further into the Southwest by midweek. Read More >

All three of the following criteria must be exceeded in order for Red Flag Warning conditions to be met:

  • Sustained 20 ft Winds: >15 mph
  • Relative Humidity: < 25%
  • 10 hr Dead Fuel Moisture: <9%

Below is a matrix that describes the Elevated Fire Danger criteria:

Elevated fire danger matrix for the St. Louis forecast area.