A red flag warning will go into effect Wednesday night as warm temperatures and a Santa Ana wind event bring dry and gusty conditions across the county.
The red flag warning will be in place from 11 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday. A red flag warning means critical fire weather conditions are either happening now or will shortly. Any fires that develop may spread quickly, according to the National Weather Service.
A No Burn Proclamation was put in place Wednesday for the San Diego and Imperial Counties.
A red flag warning means critical fire weather conditions are either happening now or will shortly. Any fires that develop may spread quickly, according to the National Weather Service.
On Wednesday evening and Thursday, northeasterly winds of 20-30 mph are possible, with gusts to 45 mph in wind-favored passes and canyons. Isolated gusts of 60 mph are possible.
Drivers on Interstate 8, through the East County, should use extra caution. Gusty conditions and blowing dust and debris will make driving difficult.
High pressure over the southwest will begin to weaken Friday, with wind speeds dying down. This weekend, the return of an onshore flow and slight marine layer will also lower temperatures back into the 70’s.
