LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – As firefighters continue to battle the Mendocino Complex, forecasters are warning of increased fire weather conditions on Saturday.
The National Weather Service issued the warning that remains until 11 p.m. Saturday for Lake County and other parts of California.
The agency said 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 can contribute to extreme fire behavior.”
The forecast calls for westerly winds to increase as a series of dry low pressure systems pass through northern California.
Highest threat areas include the Carr Fire and Mendocino Complex.
The specific Lake County forecast in Lake County calls for winds in the mid teens throughout the afternoon, rising into the high 20s by late Saturday, with temperatures in the high 80s and low 90s.
That raises concerns on the fire lines, where winds pushed the Ranch down to the ridges lining the town of Lucerne on Friday night.
Conditions on Sunday include light winds and slightly hotter temperatures, rising toward the center mark later in the, according to the forecast.
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National Weather Service issues warning for Saturday red flag conditions
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