Critical Fire Weather Conditions, Smoky Skies In La Jolla

LA JOLLA, CA – A red flag warning has been extended through Sunday night as critical fire weather conditions are expected to continue in La Jolla 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 La Jolla through the weekend:

Friday
Areas of smoke. Sunny, with a high near 74. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 77.

Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

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