Critical Fire Weather Conditions, Smoky Skies In Coronado

CORONADO, CA – A red flag warning has been extended through Sunday night as critical fire weather conditions are expected to continue in Coronado and across San Diego County.

Periods of strong Santa Ana winds and very low humidity are forecast, according to the National Weather Service. Winds will gradually weaken Friday and Saturday, but fire weather conditions are expected to linger in some areas through Sunday.

"A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly," the weather service said. "A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior."

Here are the weather conditions the National Weather Service is forecasting for Coronado through the weekend:

Friday
Areas of smoke after 10am. Sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph after midnight.

Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 76. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 77.

Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

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