'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
A map by the National Weather Service (NWS) shows California under both freeze and red flag fire danger warnings. Why It Matters. Southern California has been ravaged by wildfires
LA fires: ‘Particularly Dangerous Situation’ warning expires while Red Flag remains in effect
Californians in the greater Los Angeles area have been on edge due to high winds and dry conditions. The Palisades and Eaton fires have killed at least 25 and destroyed thousands of homes.
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.
LA fire weather update: Red flag warnings expiring, understanding fire containment
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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.
Daily Briefing: Red flag warnings in LA
Wind gusts of 50 to 70 mph in the mountains and 30 to 50 mph on the coasts and valleys are forecast for Los Angeles and Ventura counties on Wednesday. Residents exhausted by days of fire face red flag warnings with the rare "particularly dangerous situation" designation issued for those counties through Wednesday afternoon.
Forecast: Red flag warnings still in place; more wind coming next week
The fierce winds in the Los Angeles area subsided Friday, but critical fire weather conditions remain and red flag warnings are still in place.
California Wildfire Update: Will Red Flag Warnings Be Extended Again?
A red flag warning is issued by meteorologists when environmental conditions are favorable for rapid fire spread. Typically, this means winds must be at least 35 miles per hour, the relative ...
Southern California Winds Subside As Red Flag Warning Continues
The winds fueling wildfires in Southern California are beginning to ease, but the forecast calls for their return next week. Offshore Santa Ana winds will diminish Thursday, though a red flag warning remains in effect for the San Gabriel and Santa Susana Mountains.
Fire weather watch vs. red flag warning: What is the difference?
We've seen reports about Los Angeles County being under "fire weather watch" and "red flag warning." What is the difference?
Red flag warning issued for Inland Empire, western Coachella Valley as strong winds loom
A red flag warning has been issued for the Inland Empire and some cities in the Coachella Valley as strong gusty winds and ...
Red Flag Warning returns to San Diego County, Santa Ana winds increase fire risk
The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning starting Monday for San Diego County's inland valleys and mountains.
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