Red Flag Warning until 09:00PM Sunday ![](/static/Citizen-24_02_1/img/public/msg_expiration.png)
The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM Saturday to 9 PM PDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 592, 593, 594 and 595.
* WIND...Terrain-driven winds 6-12 mph. Stronger, erratic wind gusts possible in thunderstorm outflow.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum daytime humidity levels as 15-25%
* THUNDERSTORMS...30% chance of thunderstorms - including dry lightning - late Saturday morning through Sunday evening. Less than a 10% chance of wetting rain with these storms. Thunderstorm potential resumes Sunday afternoon, ending Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly due to dry fuels. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* AFFECTED AREAS: CENTRAL SIERRA ... NORTH KINGS RIVER ... SEQUOIA KINGS ... LAKE ISABELLA
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