Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 15 at 1:14PM PDT until May 16 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 15, 2026 - 1:14pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR
STRONG WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE
ANTELOPE VALLEY AND ADJACENT WESTERN FOOTHILLS...
.The best overlap of strong winds and critically low humidities in
the Antelope Valley and adjacent foothills is expected on Saturday,
leading to an increased risk of large and fast moving grass fires.
The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a
Red Flag Warning for strong west to northwest winds and low
relative humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 10 PM PDT
Saturday.
* WINDS...West to northwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 50 mph,
except damaging gusts up to 60 mph in the western portions of
the Antelope Valley.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 20 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any grass fires that develop will likely spread
rapidly with extreme fire behavior, with the potential for long
range spotting and large fire growth.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While the best overlap of strong winds and
low humidities will likely occur during the Red Flag Warning
period, there will be an extended elevated fire threat starting
as early as this afternoon and persisting through Sunday due to
gusty winds and low to moderate humidities.
Instruction:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. Use extreme caution
with anything that can spark a wildfire. Residents near wildland
interfaces should be prepared to evacuate if a wildfire breaks
out. See readyforwildfire.org and wildfirerisk.org for
information.
Area Description:
Western Antelope Valley Foothills; Antelope Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
Sender: