LA fire news: ‘Red flag warning’ issued as wildfires rage near Los Angeles
As wildfires rage near Los Angeles, claiming lives and homes, residents cling to hope for a wind shift. With damages projected to reach up to $275 billion, the devastation is immense, but a change in weather may offer a glimmer of relief amidst the chaos.
LA fires: ‘Particularly Dangerous Situation’ warning expires while Red Flag remains in effect
Californians in the greater Los Angeles area have been on edge due to high winds and dry conditions. The Palisades and Eaton fires have killed at least 25 and destroyed thousands of homes.
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.
Fire weather watch vs. red flag warning: What is the difference?
We've seen reports about Los Angeles County being under "fire weather watch" and "red flag warning." What is the difference?
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.
Red flag warning issued for Inland Empire, western Coachella Valley as strong winds loom
A red flag warning has been issued for the Inland Empire and some cities in the Coachella Valley as strong gusty winds and ...
Thousands could lose power as NWS issues another Red Flag Warning for San Diego County
Nearly 100,000 San Diegans could lose power during the next round of power shutoffs after the National Weather Service issued ...
Containment of deadly Eaton Fire increases, crews on high alert amid red flag warning
Cal Fire said crews will continue reinforcing and maintaining the wildfire's containment lines as critical fire weather is ...
Red Flag Warning returns to San Diego County, Santa Ana winds increase fire risk
The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning starting Monday for San Diego County's inland valleys and mountains.
Los Angeles Times3d
What happened on Wednesday, Jan. 15 during a red flag warning for more Southern California fire weather
A red flag warning will remain in effect for a smaller portion of L.A. and Ventura counties through 3 p.m. Thursday, including the Grapevine section of Interstate 5, the western San Gabriel ...
Newsweek3d
California Wildfire Update: Will Red Flag Warnings Be Extended Again?
A red flag warning is issued by meteorologists when environmental conditions are favorable for rapid fire spread. Typically, this means winds must be at least 35 miles per hour, the relative ...
NBC Los Angeles3d
LA fire weather update: Red flag warnings expiring, understanding fire containment
However, some places around Santa Clarita were still under a red flag warning through Thursday at 3 p.m.: The extension to the warning is due to lingering Santa Ana Winds in the Santa Susana ...
NBC 7 San Diego4d
Power restored to thousands as San Diego County's red flag warning expires
A red flag warning for San Diego County expired Wednesday evening as Santa Ana winds diminished, although dry conditions could still create concern for wildfires in the days to come, forecasters ...
Timelines of the Eaton and Palisades fires
On Jan. 6 at 7:47 p.m., the National Weather Service Los Angeles issued a red flag warning for strong winds that could create dangerous situations. Damaging winds of 50 to 80 mph were expected across ...