Fire crews ready for Particularly Dangerous Situation red flag warnings
LAFD Chief Kristin Crowley said the department has staffed all available resources and fire patrols and engines are being strategically placed in the high-fire risk areas of the city.
Map Shows California Is Under Both Freeze and Red Flag Warnings
The NWS map created on Wednesday shows central California under freeze warnings and frost advisories while Southern California is under a red flag warning. The areas shaded in dark purple are under a freeze warning, the areas shaded in blue are under a frost advisory and the areas shaded in hot pink are under a red flag warning.
PDS Red Flag Warning issued as Southern California tries to control massive wildfires: What is a PDS warning?
As firefighters struggle to gain control of massive and deadly wildfires that are raging across parts of the Los Angeles area, the region is once again bracing for the potential of new fires and for current ones to intensify as a new storm system heads for the state.
Weather Words: Red Flag Warning
Red flag criteria is generally when relative humidity is at 15% or less, combined with sustained winds and/or gusts of 25 mph or greater. Both of these conditions must occur simultaneously for at least 3 hours in a 12 hour period, according to the NWS.
Santa Ana Winds Prompt Red Flag Warning in Altadena/Pasadena Area
The deadly Eaton Fire in Altadena and Pasadena is 45% contained Wednesday, while red flag warnings of critical fire danger will be in place over the burn area — and much of the Southland — through 6 p.
What's a 'Particularly Dangerous Situation' red flag warning and other wildfire terms
Here's a guide to understanding "particularly dangerous situation" red flag warnings, containment, and other terms related to the devastating fires that have left much of the LA area in ruins.
California Wildfires: San Diego Fears as Red Flag Warning Area Expands
"If fire ignition occurs, conditions are favorable for very rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior," the NWS warns.
Red flag warning points to new wildfire dangers in Southern California, lasts until Wednesday eve
The latest red flag warning includes the Inland Empire and Orange County, as well as the already ravaged Los Angeles area.
Los Angeles 'Red Flag' wildfire warnings expire, but dangers persist
By Jorge Garcia and Lisa Richwine LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Red Flag warnings advising of extreme wildfire danger expired across the Los Angeles area late on Wednesday, but forecasters warned that dry and windy conditions will persist on Thursday,
Fire-scarred Los Angeles is under another rare warning as winds pick up
Millions of Southern Californians are on edge as winds began picking up during a final round of dangerous fire weather forecast for the region
WATCH: Los Angeles officials hold briefing on fire response after red-flag wind event
The windy, flame-fanning weather that put the nation's second most-populous metropolitan region on edge eased up Wednesday as firefighters made significant gains against the two massive wildfires burning around Los Angeles.
LA fires: ‘Particularly Dangerous Situation’ warning expires while Red Flag remains in effect
Californians in the greater Los Angeles area are on edge as dangerous winds and temperatures are forecast. The Palisades and ...
Red Flag Warning Remains in Effect for Parts of San Diego County, But Relief Expected Soon
A red flag warning for critical fire danger, due to strong winds and low humidity, will remain in effect until 6 p.m.
Red Flag Warning issued for San Diego County amid more Santa Ana winds; thousands could have power shut off
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for most of San Diego County amid another round of Santa Ana winds ...
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What does Red Flag warning mean? Weather service issues severe fire warning for LA and Ventura counties
A red flag warning for Wednesday has been issued for Southern California as concerns about the fast-growing wildfires ...
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Erin Burnett on Covering the Devastation of the LA Fires: ‘You Are Smelling the Destruction of Daily Life’
The veteran network journalist spoke about watching displaced residents return to what is left of their charred homes, an experience that Burnett said is emotionally charged.
Eaton Fire containment reaches 55% after 17 killed amid widespread destruction
Firefighting efforts continue on the Eaton Fire that has burned over 14,000 acres and killed at least 17 people as the area ...
LA fires live updates: 18 missing as death toll rises
At least 27 people are believed to be dead and more than a dozen others remain unaccounted for as multiple wildfires rage ...
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Some evacuations lifted as crews make progress on Los Angeles County wildfires
More than 20,000 donors have given a total of $14 million to the nonprofit California Community Foundation to support ...