California – A Red Flag Warning has been issued for the Bay Area and Central Coast starting at 11 a.m. Tuesday and extending until 7 a.m. Thursday. Residents are urged to prepare as strong offshore winds and critically low humidity are forecasted, significantly raising the fire risk. Winds could gust up to 50 mph in higher elevations, with relative humidity dropping as low as 15% by Tuesday night.
According to the National Weather Service, this warning covers key areas, including San Francisco, the San Francisco Peninsula, and interior valleys. Conditions will remain severe through Wednesday, with humidity in the high teens, before easing late Wednesday night. Despite recent rainfall, fuel moisture levels have dropped significantly, increasing fire susceptibility.
Residents should review evacuation plans and pack a “Go Bag” with essentials like documents, medication, and water. Authorities advise closely monitoring local alerts and preparing for possible evacuation. Wind-driven fires can spread rapidly under these conditions, so vigilance is critical.
Looking ahead, the weather will remain clear and breezy, with sunny conditions persisting into the weekend. Temperatures in San Francisco will hover around 70°F during the day, dropping to the high 40s at night. Thursday’s winds are expected to ease, providing some relief.
