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Red Flag Warning

Fire Watch Issued For Santa Clarita

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The National Weather Service (NWS) issued an urgent fire watch alert for most mountain and valley areas of L.A. County including Santa Clarita.  Elevated fire conditions are anticipated from noon Wednesday to Thursday at 6 p.m., according to NWS. “The latest projections have backed off on the wind speeds some, which has lowered the chance of Red Flag Warning durations ...

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Red Flag Warnings Remain In Place For The Santa Clarita Valley

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A Red Flag Warning is still in effect for the Santa Clarita Valley as gusty Santa Ana winds continue making for dangerous fire conditions.  For the rest of Monday into the evening, northeast Santa Ana winds are predicted to be around 35 to 50 mph before they start to diminish, said Rich Thompson, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service ...

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‘Strongest, Driest’ Santa Ana Event Of The Season Expected In Santa Clarita 

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Over the weekend, the “strongest and driest” Santa Ana event of the season is expected in the Santa Clarita Valley.  Beginning Saturday night, northeast winds are expected to increase over the area, lowering humidity levels and making for dangerous fire conditions, said Ryan Kittell, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service (NWS). “This will be the strongest and driest Santa ...

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Red Flag Warning Issued For Thanksgiving Day In Santa Clarita 

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A red flag warning has been issued for Thanksgiving Day as strong winds and dry conditions are expected in Santa Clarita.  The red flag warning is expected to go into place Thanksgiving Day at 1 a.m. lasting through Friday, said Ryan Kittell, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service.  “We do have a high wind warning and a red flag ...

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Public Safety Power Shutoffs Considered During Red Flag Warning In Santa Clarita Valley

On Friday, Southern California Edison (SCE) tweeted that Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) would be considered for certain California communities, including Santa Clarita, during an ongoing red flag warning. On Friday, the National Weather Service, (NWS) upgraded the fire watch to a red flag warning resulting in the chance of PSPS threats, said Rich Thompson, a meteorologist with the NWS. ...

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High Winds Howl Through Santa Clarita Valley 

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High winds hit the Santa Clarita Valley and surrounding areas on Wednesday in the first major Santa Ana wind event of the year. Overnight, high winds whipped through the Santa Clarita Valley, toppling trees and endangering drivers on some roadways, according to reports from the National Weather Service (NWS) Los Angeles. Wind speeds at the Magic Mountain Truck Trail in ...

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Chance Of Rain Before Dry Fire Conditions Return To Santa Clarita Weather Forecast 

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A chance of evening showers is in the Santa Clarita weather forecast before dry windy conditions are expected in the beginning of the week.  Around 6 p.m. Saturday light rain is expected in the Santa Clarita weather forecast, said Robbie Munroe, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service.      “We are expecting some light showers possible this evening in the Santa ...

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Santa Clarita To See Another Dry, Warm Fall And Winter As Santa Anas Return 

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Santa Clarita is once again expected to have a dryer and warmer fall and winter than normal with the return of Santa Ana winds bringing elevated fire conditions.  Between October and December of 2022, southern California is expected to see warmer and dryer conditions than normal, said David Sweet, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service (NWS).  Over the last ...

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Red Flag Warning In Effect For I-5 Corridor North Of Santa Clarita

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A red flag warning is in effect for the Interstate 5 (I-5)corridor just north of Santa Clarita due to warm and dry conditions.  The Red Flag Warning is  scheduled to be in place from 1 p.m. Friday through Saturday at 6 a.m., according to officials with the Angeles National Forest Service, (ANF)) Drivers are to take precaution as very dry ...

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Weekend Red Flag Warning Announced For Santa Clarita Valley

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A high wind Red Flag Warning has been announced for the Santa Clarita Valley and surrounding areas this weekend. The National Weather Service (NWS) announced that the Red Flag Warning would be in effect from 9 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, through 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 22. With gusty winds and relatively low humidity, offshore wind gusts of 35 to 55 ...

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