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
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP TEHACHAPI followed by your message, to 888777
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