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A Red Flag Warning covers the Santa Clarita Valley from 2 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday
The Red Flag Warning runs from 2 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday
Santa Clarita Valley, Santa Susana Mountains, western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 corridor
- 2 a.m. to 6 p.m.Red Flag Warning for wind and low humidity
- Peak
- Saturday
- Winds
- NE 20-30 mph, gusts to 45
Sources: SCVNews.com, MyNewsLA.com, Modesto Bee
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| When | What |
|---|---|
| 2 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Red Flag Warning for wind and low humidity |
| Peak | Saturday |
| Winds | NE 20-30 mph, gusts to 45 |
If you live near the hills or brush, Saturday needs your attention. The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for the Santa Clarita Valley, the Santa Susana Mountains, the western San Gabriel Mountains and the Highway 14 corridor. Forecasters said fuels "remain critically dry despite some minor greenup from recent rains."
Southern California Edison also announced a Public Safety Power Shutoff for areas in the Valley. You can check your status at sce.com/outages-safety/outage-center/check-outage-status. We suggest being ready to leave if a fire breaks out, and using extreme caution with anything that can spark one.
Saturday's Santa Ana winds come with very dry air
- 30 to 45 mph
- gusts common at Saturday's peak
- 45 to 55 mph
- isolated gusts possible
- 8% to 20%
- minimum humidity
- 50% to 70%
- chance of advisory-level Santa Anas Saturday and Sunday
Source: MyNewsLA.com
- Warm-up: 5 to 10 degrees above normal Saturday and Sunday
- Valley highs: upper 70s and 80s in LA County on Saturday
- Offshore flow is expected to weaken through Tuesday
Rich Thompson of the weather service said to expect "weak to moderate Santa Ana wind across Southern California." The warning was issued at 1:36 p.m. Thursday.
