Wildfire — Lake, Oregon

2000-08-03 · near Countywide, Lake, Oregon

Event narrative

See below.

Wider weather episode

A Red Flag Warning was issued for Fire Weather zones 624 and 625, including most of Klamath and Lake counties. This warning was issued for low relative humidities and gusty winds observed at a number of sites across the area. The warning was already verifying when it was issued. Peak winds and lowest RH values are listed below. A few lightning strikes also occurred in Lake county, and it is likely that it was dry lightning.Station Peak Wind (MPH) Lowest RH (%)Lakeview 28 15Klamath Falls 13 14Calimus Butte RAWS 16 11Chiloquin RAWS 10 14Fish Fin Rim RAWS 24 12Gerber Reservoir RAWS 12 9Hart Mountain RAWS 20 15Coffee Pot RAWS 14 10Strawberry Reservoir RAWS 13 4Summit RAWS 20 15Poor Jug RAWS 12 18Hoyt RAWS 9 12

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5175623. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.