#low relative humidity

The National Weather Service has extended a Red Flag Warning for leeward areas of all island through Saturday afternoon. The warning remains in effect until 4 p.m. due to a combination of dry fuels, low relative humidity and strong trade winds. This mix poses a threat for critical fire weather.

Locally strong trade winds and low relative humidity will combine with dry fuels to bring critical fire weather conditions for leeward sections of the islands from late this morning through the afternoon.

A red flag warning has been extended through Wednesday afternoon for the leeward portions of all islands.  A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures prompted the warning.  Strong and gusty trades and a dry stable atmosphere are expected to persist into tomorrow. EVENTS:  The National Weather Service in Honolulu has extended […]