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Notice of Red Flag Warning

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Santa Barbara County South Coast and mountains from 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 24 to 10 a.m. Thursday July 26.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are expected. A combination of strong winds, hot temperatures, very low relative humidity and dry fuels could contribute to extreme fire danger and/or fire behavior. Use extreme caution with potential ignition sources.

Wind:
Expected are areas of northwest to north winds of 20-40 MPH with gusts to 55 MPH. Winds will be strongest around the Santa Ynez Range, from the San Marcos Pass and westward, during the late afternoon and overnight hours.

Humidity:
Minimum humidity between 10-20 percent in foothills and wind prone areas, with poor overnight recovery.

Temperatures:
Maximum temperatures between 95-105 degrees inland of the beaches, with warm overnight conditions.

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