Edhat StaffSource: National Weather Service
The National Weather Service has issued a RED FLAG WARNING for wind and low relative humidity from 6pm this evening to 9amSunday morning (possibly longer) for the SANTA BARBARA COUNTY MOUNTAIN AREAS (Fire Weather Zone CAZ 252) .
* Winds…East winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph are expected at times tonight into Sunday morning…strongest northern and eastern mountains and foothills.
* Relative Humidity…Daily minimum 3 to 10 percent with very poor overnight recovery.
*Impacts…If fire ignition occurs, there will be the potential for very rapid spread of wildfire with long range spotting and extreme fire behavior that could lead to a threat to life and property.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are expected. A combination of gusty winds and low relative humidity can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Use extreme caution when using potential fire ignition sources. This is a potentially dangerous situation, please stay alert.
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*Thomas Fire information can be found at: http://countyofsb.org/
