Fire danger high due to hot, dry and gusty conditions in the Southland
A heightened danger of wildfire stemming from hot, dry and windy conditions will threaten the Southland today and Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. (Contributed image) “The very warm...
View ArticleNational Weather Service announces ‘red flag warning’, explosive fire potential
The National Weather Service announced a red flag warning for Thursday evening into early Saturday afternoon for much of the Southland. (Credit: Rich Linton/SWRNN) The NWS reported surface high...
View ArticleStrong Santa Ana winds bring high fire danger to region
Strong gusty winds are expected to blow through valley and mountain areas in Riverside and San Bernardino counties today, raising the risk of wildfire, according to the National Weather Service....
View ArticleRed Flag warning in effect for much of the Southland
A red flag warning indicating a high risk of wildfire was in effect today in the mountains and forests of Los Angeles and Ventura counties because of strong winds, low humidity, unseasonably high heat...
View ArticleDry windy conditions mean high wildfire risk in So Cal
Strong, gusty offshore winds coupled with very low humidity are creating an elevated risk of wildfire in San Diego County today, forecasters said. (Flickr/Roebot) The eastward-blowing winds were...
View ArticleRed Flag warning issued as high winds kick up in the Southland
Strong, gusty winds combined with low humidity and warm weather expected in San Diego County’s mountains and inland valleys Sunday through Tuesday could up the risk for wildfires, forecasters said...
View ArticleHigh fire danger issued for the Angeles National Forest
The fire-danger level in the Angeles National Forest was raised today from “moderate” to “high” because of a lack of significant winter rain and a large amount of tall dry grass, authorities said. Cal...
View ArticleFire restrictions in effect for Cleveland National Forest amid scorching heat
Fire restrictions will be in effect for the Cleveland National Forest, starting at 6 a.m. Friday, due to 100-degree-plus heat and dry conditions forecast to persist through the weekend. Richard...
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