Red Flag Warning for Indian Wells Valley; Kern County Desert
Impacts: Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
CAIndian Wells Valley; Kern County Desert
Official alert brief
AFFECTED AREA
Fire weather zone 298 Indian Wells Valley. Fire weather zone 299 Kern County Desert.
WIND
FOR THE MOJAVE DESERT WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH EXPECTED. FOR THE MOJAVE SLOPES WEST WINDS 35 TO 45 WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH.
HUMIDITY
10 TO 20 PERCENT MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY.
HIGHEST THREAT
FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES.
IMPACTS
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instructions
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.