To see conditions over the past day, go to the Almanac
https://www.alberniweather.ca/almanac-view/
or Neo VIew
https://www.alberniweather.ca/neo-view/
One graph I am watching there is the Wind Direction. You can see that from just after noon yesterday to nightfall, it is steadily from the NE (15ºC).
The Vector graph shows the predominant direction in the past day.
However, since sundown yesterday, winds have been light and much more variable.
#bcwildfire #underwoodFire #portalberni
2PM Update
9.2km from town (about 200m closer)
Wind seems to be predominantly W or SW at the moment.
https://www.alberniweather.ca/underwoodfire/
#bcwildfire #underwoodFire #portalberni
1:30PM Update - 1400 hectares now.
Air quality worsening.
Extremely hot in the Valley.
Wind light and variable. Dragging smoke into harbour.
Stay safe out there, continue making preparations as best you can.
Fire is still burning at Rank 4 and 5.
https://www.alberniweather.ca/underwoodfire/
#bcwildfire #underwoodFire #portalberni
To see conditions over the past day, go to the Almanac
https://www.alberniweather.ca/almanac-view/
or Neo VIew
https://www.alberniweather.ca/neo-view/
One graph I am watching there is the Wind Direction. You can see that from just after noon yesterday to nightfall, it is steadily from the NE (15ºC).
The Vector graph shows the predominant direction in the past day.
However, since sundown yesterday, winds have been light and much more variable.
#bcwildfire #underwoodFire #portalberni
to the recycledepot with the bad flammables that have been hanging out in the yard for too long, #bcwildfire #underwoodFire #portalberni
1:30PM Update - 1400 hectares now.
Air quality worsening.
Extremely hot in the Valley.
Wind light and variable. Dragging smoke into harbour.
Stay safe out there, continue making preparations as best you can.
Fire is still burning at Rank 4 and 5.
https://www.alberniweather.ca/underwoodfire/
#bcwildfire #underwoodFire #portalberni
thw wind has shifted to the south, just a light breeE, but enough to drag smoke up the inlet into town. Smells.
#bcwildfire #underwoodFire #portalberni
to the recycledepot with the bad flammables that have been hanging out in the yard for too long, #bcwildfire #underwoodFire #portalberni
ACRD has released its first evacuation order due to the fire from roughly the China Creek Campground to the Franklin River shops and Cameron Main Line logging road (between Bamfield Road and Nitinat.
New ACRD Underwood Fire with updated information.
I believe most if not all of these areas were evacuated by last night.
https://www.acrd.bc.ca/mount-underwood-wildfire
#bcwildfire #underwoodFire #portalberni
thw wind has shifted to the south, just a light breeE, but enough to drag smoke up the inlet into town. Smells.
#bcwildfire #underwoodFire #portalberni
11:20AM Update
Fire now over 850 hectares. Moving south and east away from Port Alberni. Still very active. I have included a new Weather Forecast.
Today and Tomorrow will be the most difficult as it is still supposed to be very hot. Feels like 40 today and 32 tomorrow.
There is rain expected on Thursday evening but not until after a long period of south easterly winds that could push the fire toward Port Alberni.
https://www.alberniweather.ca/underwoodfire/
#bcwildfire #underwoodFire #portalberni
ACRD has released its first evacuation order due to the fire from roughly the China Creek Campground to the Franklin River shops and Cameron Main Line logging road (between Bamfield Road and Nitinat.
New ACRD Underwood Fire with updated information.
I believe most if not all of these areas were evacuated by last night.
https://www.acrd.bc.ca/mount-underwood-wildfire
#bcwildfire #underwoodFire #portalberni
Good News:
BCWF has updated their map with a perimeter of the fire.
Good news, it has not come much closer, if at all, to Port Alberni. All growth has been toward the southeast (thanks to the NNW wind!)
Current distance from the corner of Anderson Ave and Ship Creek Road in Port Alberni to the fire edge:
9.7km
#bcwildfire #underwoodFire #portalberni
11:20AM Update
Fire now over 850 hectares. Moving south and east away from Port Alberni. Still very active. I have included a new Weather Forecast.
Today and Tomorrow will be the most difficult as it is still supposed to be very hot. Feels like 40 today and 32 tomorrow.
There is rain expected on Thursday evening but not until after a long period of south easterly winds that could push the fire toward Port Alberni.
https://www.alberniweather.ca/underwoodfire/
#bcwildfire #underwoodFire #portalberni
it is going big now as the sun rises and humidity goes down. 🔥
BCWF should have a perimeter estimate out soon.
#bcwildfire #underwoodFire #portalberni
Good News:
BCWF has updated their map with a perimeter of the fire.
Good news, it has not come much closer, if at all, to Port Alberni. All growth has been toward the southeast (thanks to the NNW wind!)
Current distance from the corner of Anderson Ave and Ship Creek Road in Port Alberni to the fire edge:
9.7km
#bcwildfire #underwoodFire #portalberni
8AM update is up. - Now is the time to Prepare your Home, your Family in case the fire turns toward Port Alberni.
No updates from the ACRD or BCWildfire yet. The weather conditions are getting very hot and dry very quickly. I expect the fire will be very very dangerous again today but moving away from Port Alberni thanks to NNW winds continuing this morning.
Hope those winds continue as long as possible.
https://www.alberniweather.ca/underwoodfire/
#bcwildfire #underwoodFire #portalberni
it is going big now as the sun rises and humidity goes down. 🔥
BCWF should have a perimeter estimate out soon.
#bcwildfire #underwoodFire #portalberni
House Preparation.
Doing regular watering ✅
Weed wacked tall grass ✅
About to mow/mulch.
Will lay out sprinker for house defence when the watering is done.
#bcwildfire #underwoodFire #portalberni
8AM update is up. - Now is the time to Prepare your Home, your Family in case the fire turns toward Port Alberni.
No updates from the ACRD or BCWildfire yet. The weather conditions are getting very hot and dry very quickly. I expect the fire will be very very dangerous again today but moving away from Port Alberni thanks to NNW winds continuing this morning.
Hope those winds continue as long as possible.
https://www.alberniweather.ca/underwoodfire/
#bcwildfire #underwoodFire #portalberni
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