Red Flag Warning until 03:00PM Sunday
The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a Red Flag Warning for strong gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 8 AM Saturday to 3 PM PST Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* WINDS...Northeast 15 to 30 mph with gusts 35 to 50 mph. Locally stronger gusts are likely below the Cajon Pass.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent Saturday and 8 to 12 percent Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* LOCATION...San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys -The Inland Empire.
* AFFECTED AREAS: SAN BERNARDINO AND RIVERSIDE COUNTY VALLEYS - THE INLAND EMPIRE
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 Palm Desert
73510 Fred Waring Dr
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 760-346-0611
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