Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued January 5 at 12:52PM PST until January 9 at 6:00PM PST by NWS San Diego CA
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
January 5, 2025 - 12:52pm
Expires:
January 5, 2025 - 10:15pm
Description:
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 early Wednesday morning through Thursday
afternoon.
* WINDS...Northeast winds 20 to 40 mph with gusts 50 to 60 mph
possible in the Inland Empire, strongest below the Cajon Pass.
Northeast winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible on
the coastal slopes of the San Bernardino County mountains.
Northeast winds on Thursday are expected to weaken, with gusts
of 40 to 60 mph possible. Strongest winds will occur on the
foothills of the San Bernardino mountains and below the Cajon
Pass.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For Wednesday, relative humidity will fall
to 15 to 20 percent. For Thursday, relative humidity will fall
to 7 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 Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys -The
Inland Empire and San Bernardino County Mountains-Including The
Mountain Top And Front Country Ranger Districts Of The San
Bernardino National Forest.
Instruction:
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
Area Description:
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys - The Inland Empire; San Bernardino County Mountains-Including The Mountain Top And Front Country Ranger Districts Of The San Bernardino National Forest
Forcast Office:
NWS San Diego CA