Category: Weather

Red flag warning in effect

A red flag warning and wind advisory are in effect through 7 p.m. Sunday.

The warning  means there is a critical fire danger this afternoon as southerly winds develop.

Residents are asked to avoid outdoor burning.

There is a potential of winds from 25 to 28 mph with gusts up to 43 mph. Relative humidity levels will drop to 25 percent, and along with dry fuels and vegetation, it means a danger of fire.

Today’s high will be 76.

Tonight, there is a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms here, after 4 a.m. and before 7 a.m.

 

Mild weather in today’s forecast

Friday should be a day without rain or storms, according to the National Weather Service forecast.

Temperatures are expected to reach a high of 51 today, and skies will be partly sunny. A north wind will be around 6 mph.

Tonight’s low will be around 34.

Saturday, look for temperatures of 60 and sunny skies.

Sunday, temperatures rise to 73. Sunny skies and south winds of 13 to 18 mph, increasing to 19 to 24 mph, are in the forecast. Wind gusts could reach 32 mph on Sunday.

Sunday night brings a chance of showers after 1 a.m.

Monday’s forecast is mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

For those who are interested in planting a garden, take note: temperatures could reach a low of 32 degrees on Monday night.