A red flag warning has been issued for the Inland Empire and some cities in the Coachella Valley as strong gusty winds and low humidity are expected early next week. The warning is in effect from 10 a.
Nearly 100,000 San Diegans could lose power during the next round of power shutoffs after the National Weather Service issued another Red Flag Warning for the region as Santa Ana winds return. A Red Flag Warning will go into effect from 10 a.
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Weather Words: Red Flag Warning
Red flag criteria is generally when relative humidity is at 15% or less, combined with sustained winds and/or gusts of 25 mph or greater. Both of these conditions must occur simultaneously for at least 3 hours in a 12 hour period, according to the NWS.
A red flag warning has been issued through Wednesday in Southern California because of potentially dangerous fire conditions.
A red flag warning due to wildfire danger will be in effect from 10 a.m. Monday to at least 10 p.m. Tuesday for inland valleys and mountain areas throughout the county, according to the National Weather Service.
As firefighters struggle to gain control of massive and deadly wildfires that are raging across parts of the Los Angeles area, the region is once again bracing for the potential of new fires and for current ones to intensify as a new storm system heads for the state.
Californians in the greater Los Angeles area have been on edge due to high winds and dry conditions. The Palisades and Eaton fires have killed at least 25 and destroyed thousands of homes.
The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning starting Monday for San Diego County's inland valleys and mountains.
Here's a guide to understanding "particularly dangerous situation" red flag warnings, containment, and other terms related to the devastating fires that have left much of the LA area in ruins.
The latest red flag warning includes the Inland Empire and Orange County, as well as the already ravaged Los Angeles area.
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag waning for a wide swath of Southern California as Santa Ana winds are expected to bring dangerous fire weather to the region later this week.
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for most of San Diego County amid another round of Santa Ana winds.