Red Flag Warning

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Powerful bursts of wind, including the infamous Santa Ana gusts, whipped up flames as firefighters fanned out across Southern California to protect communities throughout the week. Those winds have died down this weekend, but the region remains under a red flag warning, indicating high-risk fire weather. The high fire threat is due largely to extremely low humidity levels in the...

With high winds and low humidity, the fire danger continues into Thursday. Anthony Yanez reports for NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019.

The Santa Ana winds event that began Tuesday was forecasted to continue Thursday, with wind gusts expected to pick up Thursday morning.

Southern California is facing its strongest Santa Ana winds in a decade, with gusts possibly reaching up to 80 mph in areas.

Southern California is facing the strongest Santa Ana wind event in a decade, possibly reaching 80 mph. Anthony Yanez reports on NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Oct. 29, 2019.

With the Santa Ana winds expected to come in Thursday morning, authorities are asking residents to prepare for critical fire weather conditions and preventative power outages. Kim Tobin reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2019.

Power outages planned as part of an effort to limit the risk of wildfires went in effect Thursday for some customers in Southern California.

Moderate to strong Santa Ana winds have caused a red flag warning to be put into effect. Fritz Coleman has your First Alert forecast on Friday Jan. 26, 2018.

The first day of winter brought rigid temperatures and strong winds to Southern California. Hetty Chang reports for the NBC4 News at 11 on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017.

A red flag warning has been issued through Sunday. David Biggar has your First Alert forecast for Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017.

Breezy conditions and cooler temperatures will be the forecast this weekend. David Biggar has your First Alert Forecast on Friday, Dec. 15, 2017.

Weather remains windy with a red flag warning active until Sunday. Unhealthy air quality still affecting certain communities and temps remain consistent with warmer weather for the rest of the week. Fritz Coleman reports for the NBC4 News on Friday, Dec. 8, 2017.

Hot and dry temperatures are on the way, along with a red flag warning. Fritz Coleman has your First Alert forecast on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017.

Weather experts have issued a red flag warning across much of Southern California until mid-week, because of strong winds and high fire danger.

The dry, windy conditions across Southern California have prompted another Red Flag Warning from weather and fire officials – but what does that mean?