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City of Tehachapi
Friday July 6th, 2018 :: 11:06 a.m. PDT

Alert

Red Flag Warning until 08:00PM Saturday

.A ridge of high pressure will situate itself over the West Coast through the weekend. This pattern will provide a prolonged period of single digit humidity and hot temperatures. These conditions will persist for much of the weekend. ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR VERY LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 295...

* WIND...West to Northwest 8-15 mph. Strongest wind through mountain passes with gusts to 25 mph at times.

* HUMIDITY...Daytime humidity in the single digits with poor overnight recovery reaching to near 20 percent.

* Temperatures...Highs 95 to 100 degrees across lower elevations.

* THUNDERSTORMS...Minimal threat of thunderstorm activity. The region will remain dry during the period with occasional higher clouds.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* AFFECTED AREAS: KERN COUNTY MOUNTAINS

Instructions:

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Address/Location
City of Tehachapi
220 W C St
Tehachapi, CA 93561

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 661-822-2222

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Red Flag Warning

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