The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings for parts of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties due to a high risk of large fires with very rapid spread. Gusty winds and low humidity are expected to create dangerous conditions, with potential for damaging winds gusting between 55 and 70 mph. The NWS warns that if a fire ignites, conditions are favorable for extreme fire behavior, including long-range spotting, posing a significant threat to life and property. Residents are urged to exercise extreme caution and be prepared to evacuate if necessary.
The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings for portions of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties because of a high risk of large fires with very rapid spread, according to theAnticipate gusty winds from the east and low humidity in the mountains of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. There will likely be damaging winds gusting between 55 and 70 mph.
“If fire ignition occurs, conditions are favorable for very rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior, including long range spotting, which would threaten life and property,” according to the National Weather Service. “Use extreme caution with anything that can spark a wildfire. Residents near wildland interfaces should be prepared to evacuate if a wildfire breaks out.”The comments below represent the opinion of the writer and do not represent the views or policies of CalCoastNews.com.
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