Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 12 at 5:34PM PDT until May 12 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 12, 2026 - 5:34pm
Expires:
May 12, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 298 Indian Wells Valley. Fire
weather zone 299 Kern County Desert. Fire weather zone 579 West
Side Hills. Fire weather zone 596 Tehachapi Area. Fire weather
zone 597 Fort Tejon.
* WIND...GUSTING TO 35 MPH
* HUMIDITY...5-15%
* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Indian Wells Valley; Kern County Desert; West Side Hills; Tehachapi Area; Fort Tejon
Forcast Office:
NWS Hanford CA
Sender: