Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 18 at 2:43PM PDT until May 18 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 2:43pm
Expires:
May 18, 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 20 MPH.
* HUMIDITY...15% OR LESS THROUGH MONDAY EVENING.
* HIGHEST THREAT...LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES LEADING TO EASIER FIRE
STARTS.
* 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
Sender: