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Red Flag Warning issued October 16 at 5:34PM PDT until October 16

Affecting Central Sierra; North Kings River; Sequoia Kings; Lake Isabella; Tehachapi Area; Fort Tejon

In effect until: Oct 17, 2026, 5:00 AM

Central Sierra; North Kings River; Sequoia Kings; Lake Isabella; Tehachapi Area; Fort Tejon

Likely impact; effects through 5:00 AM.

Do not burn anything outdoors. Monitor official channels and be prepared to leave quickly if ordered.

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...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS
EVENING DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR CENTRAL SIERRA,
NORTH KINGS RIVER, SEQUOIA KINGS, LAKE ISABELLA, TEHACHAPI AREA,
AND FORT TEJON...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 592 Central Sierra. Fire
weather zone 593 North Kings River. Fire weather zone 594
Sequoia Kings. Fire weather zone 595 Lake Isabella. Elevations
from 4,000 feet and above.

* TIMING...Until 10 PM PDT this evening.

* WINDS...East winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity between 15 to 25
percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

Red Flag Warning issued October 16 at 5:34PM PDT until October 16

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