Critical Fire Weather Conditions In Ramona

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

Friday
Sunny, with a high near 75. East wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.

Saturday
Areas of blowing dust. Sunny, with a high near 76. Windy, with an east wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

Saturday Night
Areas of blowing dust. Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Windy, with an east wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

Sunday
Areas of blowing dust. Sunny, with a high near 78. Windy.

Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.

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