Red flag warning extended near Palisades Fire
The dangerous fire conditions in Southern California are expected to last a little longer than previously anticipated. The red flag warning was set to expire at 2 p.m., but the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said in an alert that it had been extended until 10 p.
Red Flag Warning Despite Palisades Fire 63% Contained
Containment of the deadly Palisades Fire rose to 63% Tuesday as fire crews again braved gusting Santa Ana winds as they worked to fully surround the burn area and authorities lifted more evacuation orders and allowed some residents to return home.
New wildfires prompt evacuations near San Diego as red flag warnings return to LA
As wildfires continued to burn in Los Angeles, several new fires broke out in San Diego County, prompting evacuation orders and warnings.
Los Angeles under dangerous red flag warnings for extreme fire risk again this week
A particularly dangerous situation red flag warning is in place from noon Monday to 10 a.m. Tuesday local time for a large portion of Ventura and Los Angeles counties.
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.
Gov. Newsom deploys firefighters ahead of red flag warning
As officials prepare for yet another dangerous Santa Ana windstorm, officials announced that the Palisades Fire, the most destructive and costly fire in the history L.A. County has reached more than 50% containment.
What does a 'red flag warning' mean, exactly?
Red flag warnings tell other agencies, like fire and transportation departments, that it's time to staff up and prepare to respond to fast-moving fires. But they're also intended to put the public on high alert.
Freeze warning in Kern while neighboring counties face Red Flag Warning
Above average high temperatures and below average low temperatures continue. Air quality is unhealthy for sensitive groups. A Freeze Warning affects parts of Kern until Wednesday morning.
New Week, New Wave of Santa Anas – Another Red Flag Warning on Way for San Diego County
This weekend's cool temperatures and higher humidity are expected to give way to more Santa Anas and a new red flag warning Monday.
Thousands could lose power as NWS issues another Red Flag Warning for San Diego County
Nearly 100,000 San Diegans could loose power during the next round of power shutoffs after the National Weather Service issued another Red Flag Warning for the region for Monday and Tuesday as Santa Ana winds return.
Red Flag Warning in effect for parts of San Diego County, 80K+ could lose power
NWS' 3:40 a.m. advisory indicates winds were blowing northeast at speeds between 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 60 mph.
Newsom deploys more firefighting resources as red flag warnings issued for Los Angeles
Two major fires are still uncontained in the Los Angeles area with red flag warnings issued for Monday, meaning powerful ...
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 ...
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 ...
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What is PDS warning? NWS meteorologist explains
Monday's red-flag warning is a PDS, which stands for "particularly dangerous situation." But what does that mean? An NWS ...
Southern California still faces "dangerous" fire weather, Santa Ana winds after PDS warning ends
Southern California will continue to face "dangerous fire weather conditions" including strong Santa Ana winds and extremely ...