Red flag warning issued for Los Angeles County until Saturday evening – increased fire danger – Los Angeles Daily News

Red flag warning issued for Los Angeles County until Saturday evening – increased fire danger  Los Angeles Daily News

Los Angeles County is included in an updated red flag warning issued by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 9:11 a.m. The warning is in effect until 8 p.m. Residents can expect winds to be northeast to east 29 to 30 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph, gradually diminishing in the afternoon and relative humidity minimums of 10 to 25% common. “Offshore winds are not as strong or widespread as the past couple of days, but will still create a risk for new fires to have rapid growth in wind prone areas of LA/Ventura counties due to the very warm and dry conditions. By this afternoon, offshore winds may weaken sufficiently to allow some Red Flag Warning areas to be cancelled early,” the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA said.

“If fire ignition occurs, conditions are favorable for extreme fire behavior which would threaten life and property.” A red flag warning signifies that either extreme fire weather conditions are currently in effect or will be shortly, as stated by the NWS. Warm temperatures, very low humidities, and stronger winds are expected to combine to produce an increased risk of fire to spread rapidly. A red flag warning demands vigilance and immediate readiness to respond to potential fires. The NWS provides these vital guidelines to minimize fire hazards and ensure your