Red Flag warning issued for critical fire weather conditions

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag warning, which is now in effect until 6 pm this evening for strong winds and low humidities.

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 will create explosive fire growth potential.

Areas included are Palomar and Descanso ranger districts of the Cleveland National Fores, San Diego County Mountains, San Diego county inland valleys, Riverside County Mountains, including the San Jacinto Ranger district of the S...