September 17, 2021 - The National Weather Service Hanford Office reports the combination of dry fuels, low relative humidity values, and breezy winds can contribute to erratic fire behavior.
A fire weather watch has been issued for Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening for the Sierra Nevada and Tehachapi mountains. Any fires that develop will likely spread quickly.
Fire Weather Watch
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 927 AM PDT Fri Sep 17 2021 .A low pressure system will bring gusty winds along with low relative humidities to areas with already dry fuels Saturday through Sunday increasing fire weather risks. North Kings River-Sequoia Kings-Lake Isabella-Tehachapi Area- 927 AM PDT Fri Sep 17 2021 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES, AND DRY FUELS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 593, 594, 595, AND 596... The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Saturday afternoon through Sunday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Sierra Nevada from San Joaquin River southward through Tehachapi area. * WIND...Northwest winds 25-35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph possible. * HUMIDITY...Relative humidity will range from upper single digits to upper teens along with poor overnight recoveries. * IMPACTS...The combination of parched fuels, gusty winds, and low humidities increases chances of rapid fire spread and dangerous fire behavior. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Source: NWS
