Red Flag Warning issued in parts of Riverside and Inland Empire

RIVERSIDE - A red flag warning denoting a high risk of wildfire was in effect for a second straight day today in mountain regions and metropolitan areas around Riverside.

The National Weather Service said the warning will expire at 5 p.m. Until then, dry, windy and warm conditions will heighten the risk of wildfire in the Inland Empire and in the mountains, according to the agency.

A red flag warning is the weather service's most serious fire-related warning. It is generally issued amid high winds, high heat and low humidity. A high of 90 degrees Fahrenheit is forecast in Riverside today.

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