fire weather watch

Strong winds have picked up around San Diego County in the midst of a red flag warning, which triggered power outages as a precaution.

High winds and dangerous fire conditions have forced emergency power shutoffs in parts of San Diego County. NBC 7’s Ashley Matthews reports.

San Diego Gas & Electric initiated emergency power shutoffs Wednesday brought on by howling winds and dangerous fire weather in the county’s mountains and valleys.

Santa Ana winds will return amid dry conditions this week, significantly raising the risk of wildfires in the San Diego County mountains and western valleys, according to the National Weather Service.

Sheena Parveen’s Morning Forecast for Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020.

NBC 7’s Bridget Naso has how Cal Fire and one San Diego family are preparing for the fire event.

Southern California will be getting a side of fire weather with their Thanksgiving meal this holiday as the region is met with gusty Santa Ana winds and low humidity starting Thursday.

Sheena Parveen’s Morning Forecast for Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020.

Gusty Santa Ana winds will sweep through San Diego County Monday amid dry conditions, raising the risk of wildfires in the mountains and the inland valleys, according to the National Weather Service.

Sheena Parveen’s Morning Forecast for Monday, Oct. 26, 2020.