< California Red Flag Warning | Effective 05/16/2026 11:46

California Red Flag Warning | Effective 05/16/2026 11:46

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 11:46AM PDT until May 18 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 16, 2026 - 11:46am
Expires: 
May 16, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description: 
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 579 West Side Hills on the Coastal Range. Fire weather zone 580 San Joaquin Valley. * WIND...GUSTING TO 35 MPH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. * HUMIDITY...20% OR LESS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY THEN 15% OR LESS MONDAY * HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction: 
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Area Description: 
West Side Hills; San Joaquin Valley
Forcast Office: 
NWS Hanford CA