Fire weather prompts red flag warning for San Diego

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Red flag weather warning: A National Weather Service alert that warns the public — especially fire officials and firefighters — that strong winds are expected in specific areas of Southern California, and that there will be potentially dangerous fire weather conditions within the next 12 to 24 hours.
Red Flag Warning | High winds cause safety power outages, school closures
In an effort to reduce the risk of wildfire in San Diego County, SDG&E has issued a Public Safety Power Shutoff warning to more than 64,000 customers.
Fire weather prompts red flag warning for San Diego, SDG&E power shutoffs
Amid an already dry winter season, the first Santa Ana wind event of 2025 is elevating fire danger this week and threatening power shut-offs for thousands of San Diego Gas & Electric customers.
Red Flag Warning Issued for San Diego County Amid Severe Fire Risk
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for San Diego County due to high winds and low humidity.
SDG&E begins power shutoffs ahead of Red Flag Warning
San Diego Gas & Electric began public safety power shutoffs Tuesday as San Diego County braces for a Santa Ana wind event and Red Flag Warning.
Red flag fire weather warning issued for critically dry San Diego County
San Diego County — in the midst of one of the driest periods on record — will be lashed by unusually cold and expansive Santa Ana winds early Wednesday that could spark wildfires, snap trees and knock out power,
SDG&E warns of potential power shutoffs amid wildfire risks
SDG&E reported that up to 64,866 customers could lose power this week in San Diego and Orange counties due to heightened wildfire risks, with the region experiencing the driest start to the rainy season in 174 years.
These school districts will close Wednesday ahead of Red Flag Warning
The San Diego County Office of Education on Tuesday announced the closures of multiple school districts in East County due to high winds and potential power outages.
UPDATE: Fire warning affecting Orange County Coastal until Wednesday evening, according to the NWS
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