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River Complex 2021

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Unit Information

Klamath National Forest 
1711 S. Main St 
Yreka, 
California 
96097 
Klamath National Forest 
1711 S. Main St 
Yreka, 
California 
96097 

Incident Contacts

  • Fire Information Line
    Email:
    2021.river@firenet.gov
    Phone:
    530-598-9353
    Hours:
    8 am - 8 pm, Daily
  • Trinity County Office of Emergency Services
    Phone:
    530-623-8223
    Hours:
    9 am - 6 pm, M-F

Special Weather Statement - Red Flag Warnings

River Complex 2021
Publication Type: News 09/09/2021

 Urgent - Fire Weather Message

National Weather Service Eureka CA 941 AM PDT Thu Sep 9 2021 ...
SCATTERED DRY THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE THIS AFTERNOON INTO TONIGHT... .
Scattered high-based showers and dry thunderstorms are expected to develop this 
afternoon in Trinity County, followed by additional development across portions 
of Lake and interior Mendocino Counties this evening. 

Erratic and gusty outflow winds may accompany showers and thunderstorms, 
particularly this afternoon and evening. Showers and storms will reach 
peak coverage during the evening, and then exit the region late tonight. 

CAZ283-100045- /O.CON.KEKA.FW.W.0004.210909T2100Z-210910T1200Z/ 
Trinity- 941 AM PDT Thu Sep 9 2021 ...
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM PDT FRIDAY... * 

THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered dry thunderstorms are expected to develop over Trinity 
County during the afternoon, with additional activity forming over portions of 
Lake and Mendocino Counties during the evening. * OUTFLOW WINDS...
Gusty and erratic outflow winds up to 40 mph possible near showers or thunderstorms. * 

IMPACTS...Lightning and gusty outflow winds will increase the threat for fire starts 
and rapid fire spread. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring 
now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm 
temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. &&
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