Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued January 5 at 7:15PM PST until January 9 at 6:00PM PST by NWS San Diego CA
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
January 5, 2025 - 7:15pm
Expires:
January 6, 2025 - 6:30am
Description:
A FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS IN EFFECT 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 early Wednesday morning through Thursday
afternoon.
* WINDS...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph.
Northeast winds on Thursday are expected to weaken, with gusts
to 50 mph possible near the entrance of the pass into the Inland
Empire.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For Wednesday, relative humidity will fall
to 10 to 15 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 Gorgonio Pass Near Banning.
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 Gorgonio Pass Near Banning
Forcast Office:
NWS San Diego CA