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Red Flag Warning Issued For Santa Cruz Mountains: NWS
Officials warn of 'critical fire weather conditions' this week.
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA — A red flag warning is in effect in the Bay Area for tonight through Thursday afternoon because of hot, dry and windy conditions expected in the region, according to the National Weather Service.
The warning is in effect from 11 p.m. today until 5 p.m. Thursday because of a weather pattern that will bring low humidity and northerly winds of up to 35 mph, weather service officials said. The most hazardous conditions are expected to be in the North Bay mountains, as well as the East Bay hills, Diablo Range and the Santa Cruz Mountains, according to the weather service.
A red flag warning is issued when a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fires.
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Red Flag Warning has been issued for N Bay Mts, E Bay Hills and Santa Cruz Mts for gusty NE winds and low relative humidity tonight and Thursday. Critical fire weather conditions expected. #cawx details https://t.co/D1uvjyTf4j pic.twitter.com/Y2iDfwMEvb
— NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) September 19, 2018
By Bay City News
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