HomeMy WebLinkAbout20211005KEMADEREK S.K. KAWAKAMI, MAYOR
MICHAEL A. DAHILIG, MANAGING DIRECTOR
News Release
For Immediate Release: October 5, 2021
COUNTY OF KAUA‘I
KAUA‘I EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
ELTON USHIO, ADMINISTRATOR
(808) 241-1800
Fire Weather Watch for Kaua‘i County to go into effect Oct. 6 to Oct. 7
The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for the leeward areas of Kaua‘i
County that goes into effect from Oct. 6 at noon to Oct. 7 at 6 p.m.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen
for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
According to the National Weather Service, due to the lack of any significant rainfall through the
summer months, fuels have become very dry across portions of the state. These dry conditions
combined with breezy trade winds and low relative humidities will lead to critical fire conditions.
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
For weather updates call the National Weather Service automated weather line at 245-6001, or
visit the NWS website, www.weather.gov/hfo.
To sign up for Blackboard Connect, the county’s emergency notification service, please go to the
county’s website, www.kauai.gov, or call the Kaua‘i Emergency Management Agency at 241-1800.
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