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 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 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...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.
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 Diego County Inland Valleys; Riverside County Mountains-Including The San Jacinto Ranger District Of The San Bernardino National Forest; San Diego County Mountains-Including The Palomar And Descanso Ranger Districts of the Cleveland National Forest
Forcast Office:
NWS San Diego CA