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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Lake and several other neighboring counties have been placed under a red flag warning for this weekend due to a forecast of high winds, and Cal Fire said it is staffing up due to increased fire danger.
An offshore wind event is anticipated this weekend with critical fire weather conditions possible, officials said.
The National Weather Service has issued a widespread red flag warning across the entire unit, encompassing Sonoma, Lake, Napa, Colusa, Yolo and Solano counties.
This red flag warning goes in effect from 5 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, through the afternoon of Sunday, Oct. 29.
A red flag warning means that critical weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly.
A combination of strong winds and low relative humidity can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
During this event gusts of 45-plus miles per hour may be observed in higher terrain with humidity values dropping into the 10 to 25% range.
In preparation of the red flag warning Cal Fire’s Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit will have full staffing available with 31 engines, six dozers, six crews, Boggs Mountain Helitack and Sonoma Air Attack base.
Additionally, Cal Fire Northern Region will be dispatching additional resources as needed for this event.
Cal Fire’s Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit reminds residents to prepare your family, have your emergency supply kit ready, and have evacuation plans in place in the event a fire starts near you.
Visit Cal Fire’s website for more information.