LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The National Weather Service has issued another red flag warning over Lake and some of its neighboring counties due to a mix of high temperatures and winds in the forecast.
The National Weather Service said the warning is in effect until 11 p.m. Saturday.
The agency said a red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions – a mix of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures – are either occurring now or will shortly.
The Ranch fire on the Mendocino Complex is among the area of highest threat, as well as exposed ridges, according to the warning.
Forecasters said winds will increase through Saturday evening as a low pressure system passes through Northern California.
The Lake County specific forecast calls for temperatures in the 90s on Friday, with wind gusts into the mid-20s. Temperatures are expected to drop into the high 80s, with single-digit winds on Saturday.
The National Weather Service said these winds, when coupled with low humidity levels, will bring critical fire weather conditions.
Afternoon minimum humidities of 10 to 20 percent are expected with overnight humidity recoveries as low as 30 to 40 percent. Those low levels could challenge the firefighting effort.
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Red flag warning issued for Lake County, fire area
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