Red Flag Warning until 10:00PM Friday
The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM to 10 PM PDT Friday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 597.
* WIND...Sustained north winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity of 10 to 15 percent.
* HIGHEST THREAT... Interstate 5 through Lebec, Fort Tejon Pass and immediate surrounding area.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* AFFECTED AREAS: 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 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