September 18, 2021 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports the combination of dry fuels, low relative humidity values, and breezy winds can contribute to erratic fire behavior.
A Red Flag Warning has been issued for Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening for the Sierra Nevada and Tehachapi mountains. Any fires that develop will likely spread quickly.
Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 340 AM PDT Sat Sep 18 2021 .A low pressure system will bring gusty winds along with low relative humidities to areas with already dry fuels Saturday through Sunday increasing fire weather risks. North Kings River-Sequoia Kings-Lake Isabella-Tehachapi Area- 340 AM PDT Sat Sep 18 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM PDT SUNDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 593, 594, 595, AND 596... Extremely dry fuels, increased winds and low relative humidity along with ongoing wildfires will combine to create conditions which rapid wildfire spread is likely on current wildfires or any new fire starts. * AFFECTED AREA...Sierra Nevada from San Joaquin River southward through Tehachapi area. * WIND...Northwest winds 25-35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph possible. * HUMIDITY...Relative humidity will range from upper single digits to upper teens along with poor overnight recoveries. * IMPACTS...The combination of parched fuels, gusty winds, and low humidities increases chances of rapid fire spread and dangerous fire behavior. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.Source: NWS