Southern California faces another ‘particularly dangerous situation’ fire risk this week
Another round of high winds with very low humidity levels prompted forecasters to issue a ‘particularly dangerous situation’ (PDS) red flag warning for portions of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties through much of Tuesday and Wednesday.…
Read MoreSouthern California’s fire threat Monday night is a ‘particularly dangerous situation’
The fire danger growing across parts of southern California is a “particularly dangerous situation,” forecasters warned on Monday. Santa Ana winds expected to roar over the region will intensify Monday night into Tuesday, potentially…
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Dangerous Fire Weather Outbreak Likely In Colorado And New Mexico On Friday
Conditions will be ripe for extreme wildfire growth and behavior across parts of Colorado and New Mexico on Friday, capping off an already-bad week for wildfires across the Front Range and the desert southwest. High winds, blowing dust, and a risk for…
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Thursday’s Intense Wildfire Near Boulder, Colorado, Was Months In The Making
The intense wildfire that exploded near Boulder, Colorado, on Thursday afternoon was months in the making. Social media pictures relayed a small sample of the nightmarish conditions residents, workers, and shoppers faced when fast-moving flames rapidly…
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Dry, Windy Conditions Increase Wildfire Risk In Southeast And Southwest On Wed. & Thur.
Two corners of the country will face an increased risk of wildfires on Wednesday and Thursday as a result of dry, windy conditions spreading behind a cold front that brought unusual late-season snow to folks farther north. The Storm Prediction Center…
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High, Dry Winds Could Spark An Off-Season Fire Threat Across Parts Of California On Tuesday
A critical fire risk and life-threatening rip currents are possible across parts of California over the next couple of days as high winds begin to blow across the Golden State. High wind warnings are in effect for much of southern California, as well as…
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An Extreme Wildfire Danger Will Develop In Northern California On Sunday
Dangerous fire weather conditions will develop across much of northern California on Sunday. A period of powerful winds and bone-dry humidity could allow even a tiny spark to grow into an out-of-control fire in short order. Authorities have issued a…
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Extreme Fire Weather Conditions Will Exist Across Parts Of California On Thursday
Strong winds and low humidity will create favorable conditions for wildfires across portions of California on Thursday. An intense fire had already broken out in Sonoma County on Wednesday night, where winds are gusting as high as 76 MPH. More fires…
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Devastating Fires Continue to Burn as California's Rainless Rainy Season Continues
California’s worst wildfire in recorded history continues to burn this evening as rescue crews comb through the ashes of an entire town to recover the remains of those who couldn’t escape in time. The billowing smoke from the latest round of…
Read More‘Extremely Critical’ Fire Danger Across Southern Plains and Southwest on Thursday
The risk for wildfires across the Plains and the Southwest will increase significantly on Thursday as dry, windy conditions take hold across the region. The Storm Prediction Center—which also issues fire weather outlooks—expects “extremely…
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