Dry Weather, Winds Cause Red Flag Warning

Strong winds combined with low humidity have created a heightened risk of wildfire for San Diego County, including Ramona, the National Weather Service reported.

A Red Flag Warning will be in effect for the mountains, with a Fire Weather Watch for inland valleys, the agency said. The warning will remain in effect through 5 p.m. Friday.

A wind advisory has also been put in place until 2 p.m. Thursday.

During the red flag warning, sustained northeast winds of 15 to 25 miles per hour were expect to gust up to 45 mph, and the lowest daytime humidity was expected to be from 5 to 10 percent, with poor overnight recovery.

The strongest winds will gust up to 45 miles per hour.

"The winds will be make driving difficult, especially for motorists with high profile vehicles," an NWS advisory said. "Secure loose yard furniture, tents, umbrellas and trash cans, as these items may blow away."

Cal Fire reminded Ramona residents this week to clear 100 feet of defensible space around their home as fire season approaches.

—City News Service contributed to this report.