Olancha, CA

9:51 AM PDT on May 25, 2012 (GMT -0700)
Elev: 3665 ft
Lon: 118.0° W
Lat: 36.3° N
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Active Advisory: Wind Advisory,  Fire Weather Warning (US Severe Weather)
Tropical Weather: Invest 94 (North Atlantic) Hurricane Bud (East Pacific) Typhoon Sanvu (Western Pacific)
Weather Summary
Jessica Parker
Weather Underground Forecast for Friday, May 25, 2012.

Expect more active weather to develop across the Great Lakes on Friday, as a low pressure system moves from the Upper Midwest into eastern Canada. This system will push a cold front over the Great Lakes and Midwest, producing scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. There is a slight chance that some of these storms will turn severe with strong winds and large hail. Rainfall totals will range from 1 to 2 inches, with over 2 inches likely in areas of severe weather development.

Behind this activity in the West, a low pressure system will move over the Great Basin and into the Southern Rockies. Flow around this system will produce cooler temperatures across the West, while also triggering scattered showers over the Pacific Northwest, northern California, and Intermountain West. Snow showers may develop again across the highest elevations of the Northern Rockies.

Meanwhile in the East, high pressure builds from the Plains, over the Mississippi River Valley, and into the Eastern US. This will keep moisture away to the north, allowing for dry, sunny, and warm conditions. High temperatures will range in the 80s and 90s from the Central Plains through the Eastern Valleys, with parts of the Southern US reaching into the lower 100s.
Weather Underground Forecast for Friday, May 25, 2012.

Expect more active weather to develop across the Great Lakes on Friday, as a low pressure system moves from the Upper Midwest into eastern Canada. This system will push a cold front over the Great Lakes and Midwest, producing scattered showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. There is a slight chance that some of these storms will turn severe with strong winds and large hail. Rainfall totals will range from 1 to 2 inches, with over 2 inches likely in areas of severe weather development.

Behind this activity in the West, a low pressure system will move over the Great Basin and into the Southern Rockies. Flow around this system will produce cooler temperatures across the West, while also triggering scattered showers over the Pacific Northwest, northern California, and Intermountain West. Snow showers may develop again across the highest elevations of the Northern Rockies.

Meanwhile in the East, high pressure builds from the Plains, over the Mississippi River Valley, and into the Eastern US. This will keep moisture away to the north, allowing for dry, sunny, and warm conditions. High temperatures will range in the 80s and 90s from the Central Plains through the Eastern Valleys, with parts of the Southern US reaching into the lower 100s.
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Olancha Weather at a Glance

Updated 8:56 AM PDT
Weather Station
China Lake (KNID)
Elevation
2283 ft
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Now
Clear
Clear
Temperature
66 °F
Feels Like 66 °F
Wind(mph)
24
Sunrise / Set
5:38 AM
7:59 PM
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Today
Partly Cloudy 77 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tonight
Partly Cloudy 46 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tomorrow
Partly Cloudy 79 | 57 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
Clear 88 | 63 °F
Clear
Monday
Clear 90 | 61 °F
Clear
Tuesday
Clear 95 | 61 °F
Clear
Today is forecast to be Much Cooler than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.51 in
Visibility
10.0 miles
Clouds
Clear -
Moisture
Humidity
11%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
Not available.
METAR
METAR KNID 251556Z AUTO 22021G30KT 10SM CLR 19/M13 A2956 RMK AO2 PK WND 20030/1549 SLP993 T01891128 TSNO
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Weather Radio
Launch Weather Radio
Temperature
Temperature
66 °F
Dew Point
9 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
24 mph from SW
Wind Gust
34 mph
Health
UV
5 out of 16
Pollen
5.70 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Local Activity
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Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 77F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 46F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 79F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 57F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 95F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 97F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the ESE in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 104F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 102F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 97F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
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Wind Advisory in effect until 8 PM PDT this evening...

Forecast

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station KNID

Friday, 25
Partly Cloudy
77 | 46 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Saturday, 26
Partly Cloudy
79 | 57 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Sunday, 27
Clear
88 | 63 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 28
Clear
90 | 61 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 29
Clear
95 | 61 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 30
Clear
97 | 66 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 31
Clear
99 | 66 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 1
Clear
104 | 66 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 2
Clear
102 | 66 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 3
Clear
99 | 63 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 6:42 AM PDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 77F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph.
Friday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 46F. Windy. Winds from the SW at 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 60 | 19 | 69 | 22 55 | 24
Wind 19 mph WSW mph 31 mph SW 22 mph WSW
Humidity 19% % 17% 29%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 9% % 37% 41%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
5:38 AM
7:59 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.22], Average RMSE [1.90]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is excellent. MaxT RMSE [1.37], Average RMSE [1.88] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 6:42 AM PDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 79F. Breezy. Winds from the SW at 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy in the evening, then clear. Low of 57F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 28 69 | 22 70 | 30 62 | 33
Wind 17 mph SSW 17 mph SW 13 mph SW 8 mph SW
Humidity 39% 16% 22% 31%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 7% 44% 44% 20%
Conditions Clear Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:38 AM
8:00 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [1.55], Average RMSE [1.66]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.56], Average RMSE [2.19] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 6:42 AM PDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 88F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 59 | 30 79 | 31 84 | 31 65 | 29
Wind 5 mph WSW 5 mph ENE 5 mph SSW 5 mph West
Humidity 34% 16% 14% 26%
Chance of Precip. 10% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 5% 24% 17% 10%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:37 AM
8:01 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.63], Average RMSE [2.00]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.71], Average RMSE [2.32] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 6:42 AM PDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 90F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 65 | 40 85 | 29 87 | 20 70 | 31
Wind 3 mph West 9 mph SSE 12 mph SW 8 mph WSW
Humidity 42% 13% 9% 22%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 3% 8% 14%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:37 AM
8:01 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is good. MaxT RMSE [2.30], Average RMSE [2.54]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [1.97], Average RMSE [2.08] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 6:42 AM PDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 95F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 61F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 64 | 33 86 | 19 90 | 23 73 | 35
Wind 5 mph West 7 mph South 12 mph SW 6 mph WSW
Humidity 31% 8% 9% 24%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 3% 4% 4%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:36 AM
8:02 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [2.97], Average RMSE [2.30]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.11], Average RMSE [1.64] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 6:42 AM PDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 97F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 67 | 30 89 | 26 92 | 23 73 | 35
Wind 2 mph WNW 5 mph ESE 5 mph South 7 mph WNW
Humidity 26% 10% 8% 24%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 4% 12% 11%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:36 AM
8:02 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.07], Average RMSE [2.32]
The National Weather Service forecast quality is good. MaxT RMSE [2.38], Average RMSE [2.32] : Use NWS
Source: BestForecast at 6:42 AM PDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Winds from the NE at 5 to 10 mph shifting to the ESE in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds from the WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 69 | 29 92 | 19 97 | 14 67 | 28
Wind 5 mph NW 6 mph ENE 3 mph SE 7 mph WNW
Humidity 27% 7% 5% 23%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 9% 12% 9%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:36 AM
8:02 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is fair. MaxT RMSE [3.43], Average RMSE [1.90]
Source: BestForecast at 6:42 AM PDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 104F. Winds from the SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds from the West at 5 to 10 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 70 | 29 95 | 4 97 | 22 77 | 38
Wind 3 mph WNW 5 mph SE 9 mph SSW 7 mph West
Humidity 25% 4% 6% 24%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 13% 10% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:36 AM
8:02 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [4.80], Average RMSE [2.54]
Source: BestForecast at 6:42 AM PDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 102F. Winds from the SW at 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 66F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 74 | 39 95 | 4 97 | 43 76 | 48
Wind 3 mph WNW 5 mph SE 12 mph WSW 9 mph West
Humidity 28% 4% 15% 36%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 13% 7% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:36 AM
8:02 PM
The quality of the forecasted high temperature for this day is poor. MaxT RMSE [5.26], Average RMSE [3.34]
Source: BestForecast at 6:42 AM PDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 99F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 73 | 53 90 | 56 93 | 44 72 | 46
Wind 5 mph West 6 mph SW 12 mph WSW 9 mph West
Humidity 49% 30% 18% 37%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 1% 0% 0% 1%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:36 AM
8:02 PM
Source: BestForecast at 6:42 AM PDT on May 25, 2012
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 97F. Winds from the WSW at 5 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 63F. Winds from the West at 5 to 15 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 68 | 48 87 | 51 92 | 34 74 | 39
Wind 4 mph West 4 mph SW 11 mph WSW 8 mph West
Humidity 49% 27% 13% 29%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 2% 1% 1% %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
5:36 AM
8:02 PM
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History & Almanac
May 25, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KIYK) 91 °F 55 °F
Record (KIYK) 104 °F (1951) 36 °F (1978)
Yesterday 91 °F 57 °F
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
Barstow, CA 117 miles 3.2 10:45 PM PDT
2012-05-23
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
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Astronomy
May. 25, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 5:38 AM PDT 7:59 PM PDT
Civil Twilight 5:09 AM PDT 8:29 PM PDT
Nautical Twilight 4:33 AM PDT 9:05 PM PDT
Astronomical Twilight 3:53 AM PDT 9:45 PM PDT
Moon 9:40 AM PDT 11:41 PM PDT
Length Of Visible Light 15h 20m
Length of Day
14h 21m
Tomorrow will be 1m 14s longer.
Waxing Crescent, 20% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waxing Crescent
May 28
First Quarter
Jun 4
Full
Jun 11
Last Quarter
Jun 19
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State Highs State Lows
82 °F
Needles
75 °F
Thermal
75 °F
Blythe
73 °F
Palm Springs
73 °F
Imperial
30 °F
Blue Canyon
32 °F
Weaverville
32 °F
Truckee-Tahoe
34 °F
South Lake Tahoe
35 °F
Alturas
Record Extremes
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
Leavitt Lake 17 in 9400 ft
Leavitt Meadows 0 in 7200 ft
Sonora Pass 0 in 8800 ft
Summit Meadow 0 in 9122 ft
Ebbetts Pass 0 in 8700 ft
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Aviation
City Temp. Conditions Updated
Inyokern This station is not reporting.
China Lake 66 °F Clear 8:56 AM PDT
Porterville 59 °F Clear 9:35 AM PDT
Visalia 59 °F Clear 9:35 AM PDT
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Flight Rule: VFR (KNID)
Wind Speed: 21.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 220° (SW)
Ceiling: Unlimited

METAR KNID 251556Z AUTO 22021G30KT 10SM CLR 19/M13 A2956 RMK AO2 PK WND 20030/1549 SLP993 T01891128 TSNO

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Royals vs. Orioles 7:05 PM EDT on May 25, 2012 Clear, 79 °F
Cubs vs. Pirates 7:05 PM EDT on May 25, 2012 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 81 °F
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Barcelona vs. Athletic 10:00 PM CEST on May 25, 2012 Scattered Clouds, High 87° F/ 31° C
Almería vs. CD Guadalajara 6:00 AM EDT on May 26, 2012 Forecast not available.
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Coca-Cola 600 6:16 PM EDT on May 27, 2012 Chance of a Thunderstorm, 81 °F
FedEx 400 benefiting Autism Speaks 1:15 PM EDT on June 03, 2012 Average High 79° F/ 26° C
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Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial 8:30 AM CDT on May 25, 2012 Overcast, 74 °F
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Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
Lone Pine, Lone Pine, CA 61.1 °F - 10 °F 13% SW  at  2.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 3692 ft 7:13 AM PDT Normal  
HADS MAHOGANY NEAR KERNVILLE 22NE CA, Little Lake, CA - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 7529 ft 8:00 AM PDT MADIS
RAWS BLACKROCK CA, Olancha, CA 37 °F 30 °F 3 °F 23% East  at  10 mph 0.00 in / hr 8100 ft 8:52 AM PDT MADIS
HADS BALD MOUNTAIN NEAR KERNVILLE 20N CA, Kernville, CA - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 8290 ft 8:00 AM PDT MADIS
HADS COTTONWOOD LAKES NEAR LONE PINE CA, Lone Pine, CA 31 °F 31 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 10149 ft 9:00 AM PDT MADIS
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Wind Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 8:15 AM PDT on May 25, 2012

... Wind Advisory now in effect until 8 PM PDT this evening...

A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 8 PM PDT this evening for
the Owens Valley and White Mountains of Inyo County.

* Winds: west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph possible.

* Timing: strong downslope winds are expected to start to develop
again by late this morning and early afternoon... peaking around
200 PM PST. The best time for strong Crosswinds across Highway
395 in the Owens Valley will be 200 PM and 500 PM PST.

* Locations: Bishop... Westgard Pass... and the Ancient Bristlecone
Pine Forest. The western edge of the Owens Valley will be most
susceptible to the strong downslope winds.

* Impacts: strong Crosswinds may be seen on Highway 395 making
driving difficult. In addition... areas of blowing sand and
dust may significantly lower visibilities.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Wind Advisory means that winds are expected to be strong enough
to make driving difficult... especially for high profile vehicles.
In addition... strong winds over desert areas could result in
briefly lowered visibilities to well under a mile at times in
blowing dust or blowing sand. Use extra caution.





Fire Weather Warning
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 4:56 AM PDT on May 25, 2012

... Red flag warning remains in effect until 11 PM PDT this
evening for strong winds and low relative humidity for fire
weather zones 226... 227... 228 and 229...

* affected area... in California... fire weather zone 226 Owens
Valley/southern Inyo Forest... fire weather zone 227 Death
Valley National Park... fire weather zone 228 Mojave Desert and
fire weather zone 229 lower Colorado River valley.

* Timing... red flag criteria is expected to be met by late this
morning due to an unseasonably strong cold front.

* Wind... southwest to west 15 to 25 mph with gusts near 50 mph.

* Humidity... minimum values 8 to 15 percent.

* Impacts... the combination of gusty winds... low relative
humidity and dry fuels will create conditions that are
favorable for extreme fire behavior.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring or are imminent. A combination of strong
winds... low relative humidity... and warm temperatures will create
extreme fire growth potential.