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City of Tehachapi
Wednesday December 2nd, 2020 :: 01:56 a.m. PST

Advisory

Red Flag Warning until 06:00PM Friday

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Thursday Through Late Friday Afternoon for Strong Easterly Winds and Low Humidity... The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 6 AM PST Thursday morning until 6 PM PST late Friday afternoon. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 596 and 597, or Tehachapi mountains and the Fort Tejon area.

* WIND...Sustained easterly winds 15 to 25 mph, with gusts near 40 mph. Wind gusts near 50 mph are likely through and below mountain passes.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity values 2 to 7 percent in the Fort Tejon area. Minimum relative humidity values 7 to 12 percent in the Tehachapi mountains.

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

* AFFECTED AREAS: TEHACHAPI AREA ... FORT TEJON

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 dry fuels 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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