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National Situation Update: Monday, November 26, 2007

Homeland Security Threat Level: YELLOW (ELEVATED).

National Weather

West:
Under high pressure, the region will be generally dry except for a few snow showers over the central Rocky Mountains, and a Pacific cold front will bring rain to western Washington and northwest Oregon.  High temperatures will range from the 20s in the northern Cascades and Rockies to the 70s in portions of Southern California and southwest Arizona.
There is the potential for moderate offshore winds to redevelop across the passes and canyons of Los Angeles and Ventura counties on Wednesday.  A fire weather watch may be required for this upcoming offshore wind event.

Midwest:
Rain associated with the low over western Kentucky will fall over Missouri, Illinois, Ohio, Kentucky and southeastern Michigan as the low moves into the Ohio River Valley.  Accumulations of up to an inch are expected in Ohio and eastern Kentucky.  A front along the Canadian border will produce light snow or snow flurries in North Dakota and northern Minnesota.  High temperatures will range from the 20s along the Canadian border to the 50s in Ohio and Kentucky.

South:
The cold front extending south from the low over western Kentucky will produce rain over the region as the front moves eastward.  Accumulations of up to an inch are expected in the southern Appalachians, Georgia, Alabama and the Florida Panhandle.  High temperatures are predicted to range from the 40s in most of Arkansas to the 80s in Florida.

Northeast:
The warm front extending from a low over western Kentucky into the Mid-Atlantic will produce rain over most of the region as the low moves into the Ohio River Valley.  The heaviest rain, an inch or more, is expected in Pennsylvania, New York and southern New England.  Rain and snow will reach northern Maine tonight.  High temperatures will range from the 30s in New England to near 70 in Virginia. (NOAA, National Weather Service, Media Sources)

Corral Fire Incident, Malibu, CA

As of 1:00 p.m. EST, November 25, 2007, the Corral Fire had burned over 4,720 acres with 40 percent containment.  Seven firefighters have been injured.  No civilian injuries have been reported.   There have been a total of 52 structures destroyed, including 50 residences and 2 outbuildings.  An additional 24 residences and 3 outbuildings have been damaged.  The fire initially threatened 2,314 residences.  At the incident's peak, 10,000 to 14,000 people were evacuated.  The Agoura Hills remains open and is housing 5 to 10 evacuees.  FEMA personnel are registering applicants at the Agoura Hills shelter. (CA OES, LA OEM,DHS NOC, FEMA, National Weather Service)

Update on Louisiana Gas Well Fire, Iberville Parish, LA

The Interstate 10 segment that has been closed for the past two weeks in Iberville Parish due to the adjoining gas well fire has now been reopened to traffic in both directions.  The well site is secure and all gases emitted from the well are being burned off in a controlled flare.  Additional work is required, but is not expected to cause further I-10 delays/closure. (NICC)

Update on OJO Peak Fire, Mountainair, NM

The number of firefighters working on the Ojo Peak Fire burning in the Manzano Mountains has been reduced from 138 people to 30.  The blaze is 60% contained with 6,969 acres burned.  The fire has destroyed three homes and some outbuildings.  The blaze is still burning in a wilderness area that's too dangerous to send firefighters. (Media sources)

Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG)

No new activity to report. (FEMA Region VI)

Tropical Weather Outlook

Atlantic - Caribbean Sea - Gulf of Mexico
Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 48 hours.

Eastern and Central Pacific:
Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 48 hours.

Western Pacific:
No current tropical cyclone warnings affecting U.S. interests.

Earthquake Activity

More than 7 earthquakes have occurred in the past 2 days in Indonesia, ranging from magnitudes of 5.0 to 6.4.  No tsunamis were generated.
No significant earthquake activity affecting U.S. interests. (USGS, Earthquake Hazards Program)

Preliminary Damage Assessments

No new activity (FEMA HQ)

Disaster Declaration Activity

No new activity (FEMA HQ)