Crime & Safety
Red Flag Fire Weather Watch This Weekend
Wind advisory and low humidity combine for a weekend red flag fire watch.
A fire weather watch is scheduled to go in effect in the valleys and mountains of San Diego County this weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, there will be very low humidity and strong gusty winds from Saturday morning through Saturday afternoon. During that time, the red flag watch will be in effect in valley areas and mountain areas below 4,000 feet.
A red-flag declaration warns of weather-related "explosive fire-growth
potential."
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A wind advisory, indicating winds of 35 miles per hour or greater, will be in effect from 9 a.m. today to 3 p.m. Saturday in the valleys and mountains. The NWS forecast 20 to 30 mph northeast winds, with gusts of up to 60 mph, combined with the humidity level dropping to around 5 percent.
"The winds will weaken rapidly Saturday evening but poor humidity recovery is expected Saturday night, with very dry conditions continuing into Sunday," according to an NWS advisory.
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High winds are not predicted within the city of Santee.
-City News Service with additions
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