Strong, gusty offshore winds, very low humidity creat elevated risk of wildfire

SAN DIEGO - Strong, gusty offshore winds coupled with very low humidity are creating an elevated risk of wildfire in San Diego County today according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

The eastward-blowing winds were strongest in the valleys and mountains this morning, with gusts up to 35 miles per hour. The agency forecast the gusts would decrease by this afternoon to 25 mph in the valleys and 30 mph in the mountains.

''The winds won't be overly strong but they're going to keep the relative humidity very low,'' NWS meteorologist Steve Harrison said, adding the elevated risk will likely on...