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Fire Watches and Warnings: How to Do Your Part in Prevention and React
Cal Fire records now reveal an increase in the number of fires and acreage burned in 2022 compared to the same time last year, with the state already at 836 fires as of March 25 compared to 786 by this time in 2021.
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What is a Red Flag Warning?
The combination of dry conditions, winds and warm weather can create dangerous situations for fires.
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Power Outages Planned as Strong Winds Are Expected Over the Next Few Days
A little over 150,000 customers have been notified. Patrick Healy reports Nov. 24, 2021.
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First Alert Forecast: Wild Winds Headed Into SoCal, Bringing Another Red Flag Warning
Humidity will be dropping into the single digits on Wednesday, putting much of SoCal under a Red Flag Warning. Winds will also be strong through the mountains and canyons. Temperatures will increase as a result, but the deserts will freeze overnight. Belen De Leon has the forecast for Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021.
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What to Know About This Week's Red Flag Warning
Strong Santa Ana winds and dry conditions are expected to return Wednesday, prompting a red flag warning that will continue through Thanksgiving and into Friday.
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First Alert Forecast: Cloud Cover Will Move In and Out All Day
The cloud cover present this morning will clear for a sunny afternoon, but it will return around sunset. The Santa Ana winds will peak over Thanksgiving, lowering humidity and starting a fire weather watch on Wednesday. Belen De Leon has the forecast for Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021.
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Red Flag Warning in Place Until Monday as Santa Ana Winds, Warmer Weather Hit SoCal
Santa Ana wind gusts buffeted much of SoCal on Sunday, and a red flag warning for critical fire weather conditions is in effect over LA and Ventura counties until Monday afternoon.
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Gusty Winds Mean Red Flag Warning Is in Place for Much of SoCal
Where there’s wind, there’s warmer temperatures, and a red flag warning as conditions heat up and humidity lowers. Shanna Mendiola explains on Today in LA on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021.
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High Winds and Potential Power Outages Expected to Avoid Wildfires
Strong potentially damaging winds rare expected throughout many counties overnight, and with those winds come the risk of a major wildfire. Darsha Philips reports for NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Jan. 18, 2021.
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First Alert Forecast: Highs in the 80s
High fire danger continues. Belen De Leon has the forecast for Friday Jan. 15, 2021.
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Santa Ana Winds Add High Fire Danger to SoCal's Dry and Warm Forecast
Santa Ana winds will pick up Thursday when a fire weather warning goes into effect and continue into Friday.
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First Alert Forecast: Fire Danger Will Be Elevated
Strong winds, unseasonable heat and dry conditions mean a red flag warning starts today. Belen De Leon has the forecast for Thursday Jan. 14, 2021.
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SoCal Faces a Red Flag Warning With Strong Wind Gusts in the Mountains
Santa Ana winds will make a return Wednesday, combining with low humidity levels to create dangerous fire conditions that are expected to continue into Thursday.
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First Alert Forecast: Holiday Weather Update
Winds will return as we enter mid-week. Belen De Leon has the forecast for Wednesday Dec. 23, 2020.
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More Power Shutoffs Are Possible Due to Powerful Winds and Wildfire Threat
Fire weather warnings remain in effect Tuesday for much of Southern California as dry and windy conditions persist throughout the region.
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First Alert Forecast: Clouds Clear for a Brighter Day
More sunshine is in the SoCal forecast. Belen De Leon has the forecast for Tuesday Dec. 8, 2020.
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First Alert Forecast: Critical Fire Danger
Winds will increase this afternoon and evening. Belen De Leon has the forecast for Monday Dec. 7, 2020.
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Red Flag Warning Returns to SoCal, Bringing the Potential For More Power Shutoffs
Parts of Southern California will be under another Red Flag Warning for extreme wildfire danger this week, forecasters said Sunday. The warning will be in effect from 4 a.m. Monday through 10 p.m. Tuesday for much of Los Angeles County and Ventura County, according to the National Weather Service.
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Power Shutoffs in Bay Area Underway as California Preps for Dangerous Fire Weather
California, which has endured its worst wildfire season in history, is bracing for the most dangerous winds of the year, a forecast that prompted the largest utility to announce plans to cut power Sunday to nearly 1 million people to guard against its equipment sparking new blazes.
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‘I Was in Sheer Panic': Valley Fire Evacuees Escape Fast-Moving Flames
A college student taking an online exam. A father with young children. A couple with many pets. These are the stories of some of the San Diegans who evacuated their homes during the Valley Fire.