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Red Flag Warning
ActiveNorthern Lake Including Gravelly Valley; Eastern Lake Including Clearlake and Middletown
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 418 including Lake Pillsbury, 419 including the City of Clearlake, Middletown, Lower Lake, Indian Valley Reservoir, and other areas in eastern and southern Lake County.
* WIND...Sustained winds of 15-20mph with gusts to 30 mph possible in exposed areas .
* HUMIDITY...Low overnight recoveries of 30-35% will drop to 10- 20% through the morning. Very poor RH recovery into Friday.
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instructions
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Data from the National Weather Service
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