WO FAM Brief

Red flag warnings are in effect for north east California and north west Nevada

Hot and dry conditions are expected across the Southwest, Great Basin, and California as the high pressure ridge amplifies over the desert. A cold front moving across eastern Oregon and central Idaho may create pockets of critical fire weather conditions in the lower elevations as breezy winds and isolated convection interact with moderately low afternoon humidities. Low pressure over the Great Plains will allow for the development of scattered storms near the center of the low pressure area over Nebraska and also along a dry line that extends south through Texas. Across the East, a stationary front will allow for the development of afternoon convection across the Deep South.

In Alaska, high pressure will strengthen over the Interior and will allow for continued warm and dry condition along a chance for afternoon storms.

Northern California

Pawnee – State, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Sonoma Lake Napa Unit. Clearlake Oaks, CA (Start 6/23). Brush and Grass. Cause: Under Investigation. Type 1 Incident Management Team. 7,700 acres. 0% contained. Cost $800K. 

 Lane – State, California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, Tehama Glenn Unit. Paynes Creek, CA (Start 6/23). Timber and Brush. Cause: Under Investigation. Type 1 Incident Management Team. 3,000 acres. 10% contained. Cost $3.4M. 

 Northwest

Boxcar 0410 – Federal, Bureau of Land Management, Prineville District. Maupin, OR. (Start 6/21). Brush and Grass. Cause: Lightning. Type 2 Incident Management Team. 95,850 acres. 47% contained. Cost $2.1K. 

Jack Knife 0440 – Federal, Bureau of Land Management, Prineville District. Grass Valley, OR. (Start 6/22). Brush and Grass. Cause: Lightning. Type 2 Incident Management Team. 12,101 acres. 65% contained. Cost $808K. Last report unless significant activity increases

Great Basin

Trail Mountain – Federal, USDA Forest Service, Manti-Lasal National Forest. Orangeville, UT. (Start 6/7). Timber. Cause: Under Investigation. Type 2 Incident Management Team. 17,697 acres. 79% contained. Cost $10.4M. Last report unless significant activity increases

Rocky Mountain

416 – Federal, USDA Forest Service, San Juan National Forest. Durango, CO. (Start 6/1). Timber. Cause: Under Investigation. National Incident Management Organization Team. 34,378 acres. 37% contained. Cost $22.9M.