'Not out of the woods yet': Extreme red flag warnings are back in effect for L.A. area
Forecasters expect Wednesday will be noticeably windier than Tuesday and firefighters warned that vegetation is critically dry.
Map Shows California Is Under Both Freeze and Red Flag Warnings
The NWS map created on Wednesday shows central California under freeze warnings and frost advisories while Southern California is under a red flag warning. The areas shaded in dark purple are under a freeze warning, the areas shaded in blue are under a frost advisory and the areas shaded in hot pink are under a red flag warning.
Weather Words: Red Flag Warning
Red flag criteria is generally when relative humidity is at 15% or less, combined with sustained winds and/or gusts of 25 mph or greater. Both of these conditions must occur simultaneously for at least 3 hours in a 12 hour period, according to the NWS.
What is a 'Particularly Dangerous Situation' red flag warning and other wildfire terms
Here's a guide to understanding "particularly dangerous situation" red flag warnings, containment, and other terms related to the devastating fires that have left much of the LA area in ruins.
Live updates: ‘Particularly dangerous situation’ for L.A. fires as extreme warning returns Wednesday
The NWS has reissued a 'particularly dangerous situation' warning for swaths of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, cautioning of high wind gusts, dry air and a higher risk of rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior.
California Wildfires: San Diego Fears as Red Flag Warning Area Expands
"If fire ignition occurs, conditions are favorable for very rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior," the NWS warns.
PDS Red Flag Warning issued as Southern California tries to control massive wildfires: What is a PDS warning?
As firefighters struggle to gain control of massive and deadly wildfires that are raging across parts of the Los Angeles area, the region is once again bracing for the potential of new fires and for current ones to intensify as a new storm system heads for the state.
Fire crews ready for Particularly Dangerous Situation red flag warnings
LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley said the department has staffed all available resources and fire patrols and engines are being strategically placed in the high-fire risk areas of the city.
California Wildfire Live Updates: New ‘Auto Fire’ Breaks Out In Ventura County As ‘Particularly Dangerous Situation’ Red Flag Warning Goes Into Effect
T he National Weather Service’s highest level “Particularly Dangerous Situation” Red Flag warning went into effect in parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties earl
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LIVE: Red flag warnings reinstated in Southern California as winds pick up, wildfires burn
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Weather service issues its most severe fire warning for parts of L.A. area as winds pick up
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Red Flag Warning issued for San Diego County amid more Santa Ana winds; thousands could have power shut off
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Red Flag warning issued for Palm Springs area as Santa Ana winds forecasted
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Red flag alert will stay in effect through Wednesday
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L.A. fires live updates: Strong winds bring threat of new blazes, more destruction to Los Angeles
The National Weather Service warns to “stay on guard for a fast-moving fire,” as winds may challenge containment efforts.