What does a 'red flag warning' mean, exactly?
Red flag warnings tell other agencies, like fire and transportation departments, that it's time to staff up and prepare to respond to fast-moving fires. But they're also intended to put the public on high alert.
What exactly is a red flag warning? What are mountain waves? What you need to know
That’s leading to the creation of mountain waves, which arise when strong winds blow perpendicular to a mountain range. The waves shoot down the coastal side of the mountains, gaining speed along the way, and are more casually referred to as simple Santa Ana winds.
Red flag alert will stay in effect through Wednesday
Massive fires continue burning after igniting in the foothills of Pacific Palisades, and Altadena, forcing thousands to evacuate amid a life-threatening and destructive windstorm slamming Southern California.
Santa Ana Winds Prompt Red Flag Warning in Altadena/Pasadena Area
The deadly Eaton Fire in Altadena and Pasadena is 45% contained Wednesday, while red flag warnings of critical fire danger will be in place over the burn area — and much of the Southland — through 6 p.
California Wildfire Update: Will Red Flag Warnings Be Extended Again?
Red flag warnings have been extended multiple times, but meteorologists are confident that conditions will improve in California.
Red flag warnings reinstated in Southern California as winds pick up, wildfires burn
The National Weather Service (NWS) has reinstated the "Particularly Dangerous Situation" red flag warnings for Southern California on Wednesday.
Los Angeles WildFires: Red Flag Warning Wednesday
Here's the latest update on the fires burning Southern California.
Red-Flag Fire Warnings in Place for Southern California as Wildfires Rage On
Red-flag fire warnings are in place for 2 million people in Southern California, with extreme fire conditions expected through at least Wednesday. Tropical-storm-strength winds could fan the flames around the Los Angeles area and send ash and embers through the air.
Red Flag Warning San Diego | List of public safety power shutoffs, school closures
SDG&E shut off power last week to thousands of San Diego customers as Santa Ana Winds blew through Southern California. The ...
Red Flag Warning issued for San Diego County amid more Santa Ana winds; thousands could have power shut off
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for most of San Diego County amid another round of Santa Ana winds.
'Not out of the woods yet': Extreme red flag warnings are back in effect for L.A. area
As winds finally died down, there was growing despair and frustration in the vast fire zones on Wednesday as residents ...
Red Flag Warning set to expire soon in San Diego County
To prevent wildfires like Los Angeles is experiencing, SDG&E enacted public safety power shutoffs to combat fire danger ...
Red Flag Warning issued for San Diego due to critical fire danger amid Santa Anas
Potentially critical fire weather is likely to arrive in San Diego Tuesday and worsen into mid-week, with Santa Ana winds ...