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 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph in
portions of Orange County east of Interstate 405. Gusts up to 60
mph possible near the foothills of the Santa Ana mountains.
Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 60 to 70 mph in the
Santa Ana mountains. Strongest winds will occur below passes and
canyons. Northeast winds on Thursday are expected to weaken,
with gusts of 35 to 60 mph possible. Winds will be strongest in
the Santa Ana mountains.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...For Wednesday and 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...Santa Ana Mountains-Including The Trabuco Ranger
District of the Cleveland National Forest and Orange County
Inland Areas.
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:
Santa Ana Mountains-Including The Trabuco Ranger District of the Cleveland National Forest; Orange County Inland
Forcast Office:
NWS San Diego CA