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City of Tehachapi
Thursday July 4th, 2024 :: 10:40 a.m. PDT

Advisory

Red Flag Warning until 12:00PM Friday

The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until noon PDT Friday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 579.Fire weather zone 580.Fire weather zone 590.Fire weather zone 591.Fire weather zone 596.

* WIND...Gusts to 30 mph late afternoon and early evening before sunset.

* HUMIDITY...Less than 15%.

* IMPACTS...any use of incendiary devices will greatly increase the risk of quick starting, fast spreading grass fires under what are typically low to moderate wind speeds. This is because of an abnormal amount of herbaceous fuels. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* AFFECTED AREAS: WEST SIDE HILLS ... SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY ... CENTRAL SIERRA FOOTHILLS ... SOUTHERN SIERRA FOOTHILLS ... TEHACHAPI AREA

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

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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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