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 RED FLAG WARNING |
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| Kern County | ||
| Effective: Sun, 5/17 10:48pm | Severity: Severe | |
| Updated: May 18, 2026 4:15 am | Urgency: Expected | |
| Expires: Mon, 5/18 7:00am | Certainty: Likely | |
| Areas Affected: West Side Hills - San Joaquin Valley | ||
Alert
Details:
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 579 West Side Hills on the Coastal Range. Fire weather zone 580 San Joaquin Valley. * WIND...GUSTING TO 35 MPH. * HUMIDITY...15% OR LESS THROUGH MONDAY EVENING. * HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Information: 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. |
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