@JhawkFire

Wildland Fire Consultant - Fire Chief (ret) Formr CALFIRE/RivCo Fire Chief 12yrs - 55yrs FireServ LoveFF's & Serv'nPublic TransformationalServantLdr

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John Hawkins retweeted
Daniel Swain
@Weather_WestOct 26
Odds of active weather in at least in SoCal around Halloween continue to grow. Current model forecasts indicate potential for a strong and unusually warm/low-latitude low pressure system with the *possibility* of strong winds and significant rain. I'll discussing this week!
Snapshot from ECMWF of potentially strong, warm, and wet SoCal storm around Halloween.

ALT Snapshot from ECMWF of potentially strong, warm, and wet SoCal storm around Halloween.

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John Hawkins retweeted
@IMETRich@imetrichOct 24
Still looking wet for #SoCal #Halloween weekend. Models are still quite varied in timing and amounts, limiting confidence. Ensemble multi-run total QPF has decreased last couple of runs. Will be an interesting ebb and flow with the forecast the next few days.
NWS Los Angeles
@NWSLosAngelesOct 24
It's looking like a wet Halloween weekend for #SoCal. Here is the 6-10 Day Outlook, indicating chances for above normal rainfall for next weekend. * Moderate to high confidence in measurable rain * Low confidence in exact timing and amounts #CAwx
6-10 Day Rain Outlook. Above average rainfall likely for Southern California Friday through next weekend.

ALT 6-10 Day Rain Outlook. Above average rainfall likely for Southern California Friday through next weekend.

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John Hawkins retweeted
LACoFD
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With rain impacting #LACounty today (10/21) and tomorrow (10/22), please follow these important safety tips. Stay safe, look out for your neighbors, and avoid flooded roads!
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John Hawkins retweeted
@IMETRich@imetrichOct 21
Rainfall rates so far have exceeded model forecast. Setting up for an interesting couple of days.
NWS Los Angeles
@NWSLosAngelesOct 21
Watch out Santa Barbara! The storm is coming in with a fury. Rain rates as high as 0.80 per hour have been reported. Please drive safely and consider delaying travel if at all possible. #CAwx #SBrain
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John Hawkins retweeted
LACoFD
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As the State Department deployment to Panama wraps up, we are proud to highlight the LACoFD USA-02 team’s work alongside USA-01 - conducting over 383 critical structural safety assessments across 7 provinces and 33 districts. Priority worksites included schools and education sites, medical facilities, government and emergency-service buildings, and churches. Our specialists provided vital data to Panamanian authorities to verify safety, guide repairs, and help essential services reopen. Our thoughts remain with the people of Panama as they continue to recover and rebuild.
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John Hawkins retweeted
@IMETRich@imetrichOct 17
#SantaAnaWinds and #FireWx threat dying down. Attention turns to Tue-Thu as an upper low impacts #SoCal: - Initial estimates 0.25-1.00 inches - 20-40% chance of higher totals - Possible thunderstorms - Hydrologic issues possible (flooding, debris flows, etc)
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John Hawkins retweeted
@IMETRich@imetrichOct 15
As expected, several IA fires so far across the area. #SantaAnaWinds will continue thru Sat with Fri likely the windiest day. Widespread critical #FireWx conditions. Any fire in the wrong spot will spread very quickly. Be prepared!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
National Wildfire Tracking Team
@NationalWldfireOct 15
#PeakFire is now 23 acres with a moderate rate of spread. Evacuation order in place for zone: AZU-MC01 Evacuation Warnings in place for zones: AZU-ABC01, AZU-CYN01-A, AZU-NOB01, AZU-QRY01, LAC-E168-A, LAC-E170-A
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Fire Weather Snooper, NWS Los Angeles. Current wind sort.
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John Hawkins retweeted
LACoFD
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🚩🔥 Critical Fire Weather & Red Flag Warning 🚩🔥 The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for parts of #LACounty beginning Thursday, October 15. Sign up for emergency alerts at: 📱alert.lacounty.gov. For preparedness tips and resources, visit: 💻 ready.lacounty.gov
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John Hawkins retweeted
LACoFD
@LACOFDOct 13
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John Hawkins retweeted
LACoFD
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John Hawkins retweeted
@IMETRich@imetrichOct 13
Really hope people lose the false sense of “security” with respect to Marie and Rachel impacts. LFMs are still around critical levels. Remember: “wind trumps everything”
HilltopWeather(HREF truther)@AnubizzzBurnerOct 13
NWS Los Angeles has a disturbing AFD. Especially considering the fires that happened last year and the heavy precip earlier in the year
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John Hawkins retweeted
LACoFD
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#BikeIC 🔥🚒 10/11 p.m. Update Estimated Acreage: 475 Containment: 68% Please follow LACoFDPIO on X and visit Alertla.org for the latest information including maps, evacuation zones, locations, & more. Evacuation information is also available at: protect.genasys.com. 📸 Doug Morrison, LACoFD Photographer
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John Hawkins retweeted
@IMETRich@imetrichOct 9
Latest on #Rachel. Stil some uncertainty with Rachel and perspective rainfall for #SoCal. However, do think we will get a good early season rain, especially south of LA county. Personally, TSTM threat looks marginal (5-10%) as convective parameters aren't very impressive
NHC Pacific
@NHC_PacificOct 9
2 AM PDT Fri Oct 9 (Advisory 49) Key Messages for Tropical Storm #Rachel. Latest info: hurricanes.gov 2 AM PDT viernes 9 de octubre (Aviso 49) Mensajes clave sobre la tormenta tropical #Rachel. Más información: hurricanes.gov
Key Messages: 1. Rachel is expected to approach the coast of northern Baja California, Mexico, and the northern Gulf of California at tropical storm strength over the weekend, and a Tropical Storm Watch could be required for a portion of this area later today. 2. Strong gusty winds associated with the remnants of Rachel are expected to spread over interior portions of the Southwest United States, especially in areas of higher terrain, from this weekend into early next week. 3. Rachel and the moisture associated with the system will spread over portions of the Southwest United States and northern Baja California Peninsula through this weekend. This will lead to increasing coverage of rainfall and the potential for flash and urban flooding.

ALT Key Messages: 1. Rachel is expected to approach the coast of northern Baja California, Mexico, and the northern Gulf of California at tropical storm strength over the weekend, and a Tropical Storm Watch could be required for a portion of this area later today. 2. Strong gusty winds associated with the remnants of Rachel are expected to spread over interior portions of the Southwest United States, especially in areas of higher terrain, from this weekend into early next week. 3. Rachel and the moisture associated with the system will spread over portions of the Southwest United States and northern Baja California Peninsula through this weekend. This will lead to increasing coverage of rainfall and the potential for flash and urban flooding.

Mensajes clave: 1. Se espera que Rachel se acerque a la costa del norte de Baja California, México, y el norte del Golfo de California con fuerza de tormenta tropical durante el fin de semana, y podría ser necesaria una Vigilancia de Tormenta Tropical para una porción de esta área más tarde hoy. 2. Se espera que las fuertes ráfagas de viento asociadas con los remanentes de Rachel se propaguen por porciones interiores del suroeste de los Estados Unidos, especialmente en áreas de terreno alto, desde este fin de semana hasta principios de la próxima semana. 3. Rachel y la humedad asociada con el sistema se propagarán por porciones del suroeste de los Estados Unidos y el norte de la Península de Baja California hasta este fin de semana. Esto conducirá a una mayor cobertura de lluvia y el potencial de inundaciones repentinas y urbanas.

ALT Mensajes clave: 1. Se espera que Rachel se acerque a la costa del norte de Baja California, México, y el norte del Golfo de California con fuerza de tormenta tropical durante el fin de semana, y podría ser necesaria una Vigilancia de Tormenta Tropical para una porción de esta área más tarde hoy. 2. Se espera que las fuertes ráfagas de viento asociadas con los remanentes de Rachel se propaguen por porciones interiores del suroeste de los Estados Unidos, especialmente en áreas de terreno alto, desde este fin de semana hasta principios de la próxima semana. 3. Rachel y la humedad asociada con el sistema se propagarán por porciones del suroeste de los Estados Unidos y el norte de la Península de Baja California hasta este fin de semana. Esto conducirá a una mayor cobertura de lluvia y el potencial de inundaciones repentinas y urbanas.

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John Hawkins retweeted
@IMETRich@imetrichOct 8
Latest details on #SoCal (LA county northward) weather this weekend and early next week. Based on the trajectory of #Rachel and the upper lows diving south, the forecast could change noticeably. Stay tuned to trusted sources of weather info and not the "click bait" contigent.
NWS Los Angeles
@NWSLosAngelesOct 7
A variety of weather impacts are expected this week into next week from coastal flooding, high surf, and strong rip currents, to rain and a 10 percent chance of thunderstorms. Please stay up to date with the forecast, and weather aware! #CAwx #LARain #CAHeat
A variety of weather impacts are expected this week into next week. Coastal Flood Advisories are currently in effect for Ventura/LA beaches and Catalina Island and continue into Tuesday, with high tides rising to 7+ feet by the weekend. The heat will wind down, as an upper level trough and moisture from Hurricane Rachel moves into the area, bringing some light to moderate rain and a 10% chance of thunderstorms to the area as early as Saturday morning, continuing until as late as Tuesday night (with highest chances Sunday/Monday).

ALT A variety of weather impacts are expected this week into next week. Coastal Flood Advisories are currently in effect for Ventura/LA beaches and Catalina Island and continue into Tuesday, with high tides rising to 7+ feet by the weekend. The heat will wind down, as an upper level trough and moisture from Hurricane Rachel moves into the area, bringing some light to moderate rain and a 10% chance of thunderstorms to the area as early as Saturday morning, continuing until as late as Tuesday night (with highest chances Sunday/Monday).

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John Hawkins retweeted
@IMETRich@imetrichOct 1
Latest LFMs from LA County Overall, the rain from #Marie had limited effect on LFM readings (contrary to some predictions). With the upcoming heat wave, weak offshore flow and high mixing heights, #FireWx will definitely be a concern. Stay alert in fire-prone areas.
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John Hawkins retweeted
@IMETRich@imetrichOct 1
Looking VERY WARM the next few days across #SoCal. With the warm temperatures and some weak offshore flow, elevated #FireWx conditions can be expected.
NWS Los Angeles
@NWSLosAngelesOct 1
🌡️🌡️🌡️HEADS UP!!!!🌡️🌡️🌡️ Long duration #heatwave expected Fri-Thu (Oct 2-8) * Extreme Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories - For most areas of #SoCal * Moderate to Extreme Heat Risk likely * Watch out for heat-related illness #CAwx
Extreme Heat Warnings in effect for this Friday through next Thursday for the coast and valleys of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, as well as the Santa Barbara County South Coast and mountains. Heat Advisories in effect for Friday through next Thursday for the rest of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. Moderate to Extreme Heat Risk can be expected.

ALT Extreme Heat Warnings in effect for this Friday through next Thursday for the coast and valleys of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, as well as the Santa Barbara County South Coast and mountains. Heat Advisories in effect for Friday through next Thursday for the rest of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. Moderate to Extreme Heat Risk can be expected.

Graphic displaying symptoms of Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke

ALT Graphic displaying symptoms of Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke

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John Hawkins retweeted
LACoFD
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Major Incident Update - #PebblyIC At 7:53 p.m., #LACoFD fire and lifeguard units along with the @LASDHQ, Avalon Fire, and the @USCG were dispatched to a helicopter crash off the coast of Catalina Island. Four victims have been recovered from the water with search and rescue operations ongoing for a fifth victim who was reported in the aircraft. Two of the recovered victims have been transported to hospitals on the mainland, and two victims have been pronounced deceased at scene. This remains an active scene with search and rescue operations continuing throughout the night. The NTSB has been advised and will lead the accident investigation.
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John Hawkins retweeted
Daniel Swain
@Weather_WestOct 1
Related to this unusually strong, persistent, and warm Western ridge, there has much "teeth gnashing" online, with some folks claiming "El Niño is a bust." Not only could that not be further from truth, but autumn precip in CA tells us almost nothing about winter to come!
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John Hawkins retweeted
Daniel Swain
@Weather_WestOct 1
Global model ensembles are in strong agreement that a prolonged &anomalous nearly West-wide autumn heatwave will develop this week & persist for 10+ days. While some daytime records may be set, this event will be more notable for its persistence & breadth. [Thread]
Map showing predicted temperature anomalies in early October from the ECMWF ensemble across the western U.S. Nearly the entire region is painted red and pink, indicating widespread very warm anomalies.

ALT Map showing predicted temperature anomalies in early October from the ECMWF ensemble across the western U.S. Nearly the entire region is painted red and pink, indicating widespread very warm anomalies.

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