Red Flag Warning until 11:00PM Saturday ![](/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 until 11 PM PDT Saturday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 595.
* WIND...West/upsloping winds with maximum gusts 30 to 40 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum daytime humidity levels 15-20% or less.
* THUNDERSTORMS...None.
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* HIGHEST THREAT...dry fuels, low relative humidity, and elevated winds are favorable conditions for rapid fire spread.
* AFFECTED AREAS: 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