1 week Ago
As fire season slowly dwindles, Santa Clarita residents are not in the clear just yet. According to Richard Thompson, meteorologist for the National Weather Service, a Red Flag Warning has been issued for the area from 8 a.m.
Friday through 6 p.m. Saturday.
Residents can expect moderate north and northeast gusts of wind of around 40 mph, with humidity dropping to single digits, between 6 to 8%, according to Thompson. “With this wind and how dry the fuels are, any spark can start a fire, and these conditions can grow pretty quickly,” Thompson said. Thompson advises residents to stay cautious, steering clear of activities that could be a source of fire ignition.
“Doing anything outdoors [such as] welding, landscaping, [using] a blade against a rock, just be careful of any ignition sources because something that can start at the wrong spot at the wrong time can become a serious issue,” Thompson said. With low moisture in the atmosphere, coupled with the first Santa Ana winds of the season, the Los Angeles County Fire Department released a statement advising residents to take extra precautions: Residents who are interested in a wildfire action plan can visit fire.lacounty.
gov/rsg for more information..
