Fire Weather Watch 01/05/2025 12:52 for California areas

A FIRE WEATHER WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY DUE TO STRONG SANTA ANA WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY IN ALL MOUNTAIN ZONES, THE INLAND EMPIRE, SAN DIEGO VALLEYS, AND INLAND ORANGE COUNTY. The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a Fire Weather Watch for strong gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon. * WINDS...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 55 mph possible in eastern portions of the San Diego valleys, strongest winds will be near the foothills of the San Diego mountains. Northeast winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts to 65 mph possible on the coastal slopes of the San Diego and Riverside County mountains. Northeast winds on Thursday are expected to weaken, with gusts of 35 to 60 mph possible. Strongest winds will occur on the mountain foothills. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For Wednesday, relative humidity will fall to 15 to 20 percent. For Thursday, relative humidity will fall to 10 to 15 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Winds could damage outdoor property and will make for difficult driving conditions. * LOCATION...San Diego County Inland Valleys, Riverside County Mountains-Including The San Jacinto Ranger District Of The San Bernardino National Forest and San Diego County Mountains- Including The Palomar And Descanso Ranger Districts of the Cleveland National Forest.