Category: Red Flag Warning

More than 4,000 Residents Without Power in San Diego County

SAN DIEGO—Nearly 4,500 residents in San Diego County are still without power on Nov. 26, following a planned power outage started on Thanksgiving Day to prevent wildfires. During high winds, public safety power shutoffs are a way to reduce the risk of fires sparking from defective or damaged equipment. While the mountain and valley areas remain…


Santa Ana Winds, Red Flag Warning Return to Orange County

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Red Flag Warning for Orange, Los Angeles, and Ventura counties. The warning—which indicates dangerous fire conditions—began at 8 a.m. on Dec. 23 and is scheduled to remain in effect through noon on Dec. 24. Strong Santa Ana winds are predicted to return to the Southern California region,…