Weather Alert in California
Red Flag Warning issued August 19 at 10:33PM PDT until August 23 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA
AREAS AFFECTED: Fort Tejon
DESCRIPTION: ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR FRAZIER PARK AND GRAPEVINE AREAS IN KERN COUNTY DUE TO LOW HUMIDITY AND LOCALLY BREEZY WINDS... .Hotter temperatures will arrive Wednesday and last until the weekend, with the hottest temperatures expected Friday and Saturday. Thunderstorms are also possible by Friday afternoon and will last into the upcoming weekend. Any fires that develop may be subject to strong to extreme fire behavior due to the combination of dry fuels, breezy winds, and low relative humidity. Outflows from distant thunderstorms will be capable of producing gusty and erratic winds. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 597 Fort Tejon, including the Frazier Park and Grapevine areas. * WIND...Southerly winds 10-15 mph with gusts 25 to 30 mph possible at times. * HUMIDITY...Minimum values around 8 to 15 percent with the lowest values expected Wednesday and Thursday. * THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated thunderstorms may develop on Friday until Sunday and produce gusty and erratic outflow winds. Isolated dry lightning is also possible. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
INSTRUCTION: 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.
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Weather Topic: What are Stratus Clouds?
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Stratus clouds are similar to altostratus clouds, but form at a
lower altitude and are identified by their fog-like appearance, lacking the
distinguishing features of most clouds.
Stratus clouds are wider than most clouds, and their base has a smooth, uniform
look which is lighter in color than a nimbostratus cloud.
The presence of a stratus cloud indicates the possibility of minor precipitation,
such as drizzle, but heavier precipitation does not typically arrive in the form
of a stratus cloud.
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Weather Topic: What are Altocumulus Clouds?
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Similar to cirrocumulus clouds, altocumulus clouds are
characterized by cloud patches. They are distinguished by larger cloudlets
than cirrocumulus clouds but are still smaller than stratocumulus clouds.
Altocumulus clouds most commonly form in middle altitudes (between 2 and 5 km)
and may resemble, at times, the shape of a flying saucer.
These uncommon formations, called altocumulus lenticularis, are created by uplift
in the atmosphere and are most often seen in close proximity to mountains.
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