#CriticalFireWeather
🚩 RED FLAG WARNING 🚩
#CriticalFireWeather conditions are occurring NOW and extend through Friday. One less spark equals one less wildfire.
January 22, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Southern California is facing critical fire weather through Wednesday.
Life-threatening winds and dangerously low humidity are forecast for much of Southern California - from Ventura to San Diego - creating a significant risk of rapid fire spread.
#CriticalFireWeather
January 12, 2025 at 10:25 PM
🚨RED FLAG WARNING 🚨

Scattered thunderstorms are expected, bringing lightning over dry fuels. These conditions mean any new fire starts could spread rapidly.

Avoid spark-causing activities and stay alert to changing weather. For wildfire information, visit fire.ca.gov.

#RFW #CriticalFireWeather
September 5, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Strong Santa Ana winds (up to 45 mph) and very low humidity will create #CriticalFireWeather.

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning from 6 AM Tuesday to 6 PM Wednesday for parts of the Los Angeles and Ventura counties.

#RedFlagWarning #SantaAnaWinds #CALFIRE #CAwx
October 28, 2025 at 1:46 PM

The entire National Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems (MAFFS) fleet has been activated and pre-positioned at the Channel Islands in support of the #CriticalFireWeather across much of southern California.
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Military aircraft dispatched to Southern California Wildfires
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January 22, 2025 at 11:24 PM
95% of wildfires are human-caused and preventable.

This #FullyPreparedFriday, remember to
☑️ Secure trailer chains
☑️ Avoid mowing after 10AM/windy days
☑️ Do not park on dry grass
☑️ Stay alert on #RedFlagWarnings & #CriticalFireWeather days

#CALFIRE #OneLessSpark
September 12, 2025 at 7:20 PM
🚩 RED FLAG WARNING 🚩

Low humidity and breezy southwest winds will bring elevated fire weather conditions to portions of North East California this evening.

Stronger winds Friday may lead to 3–8 hours of #CriticalFireWeather. Fire ignition and rapid spread are likely.
June 13, 2025 at 12:49 AM
CAL FIRE Incident Management Team 4 has been activated to the #PickettFire in Napa County and will assume command Sunday afternoon, August 24.

As of this evening (8/23), the fire has burned over 5,800 acres. Red Flag Warnings are in place across parts of California, adding to #CriticalFireWeather.
August 24, 2025 at 2:43 AM
The National Weather Service has issued a #RedFlagWarning due to strong offshore winds, low humidity, and heightened fire risk across several areas of southern California. This is #CriticalFireWeather and is in effect from Monday morning through Tuesday afternoon.

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New Red Flag Warnings for LA area 1/19
YouTube video by CAL FIRE TV
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January 19, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Southern California is facing a #CriticalFireWeather event through Thursday, with strong Santa Ana winds and low humidity creating extreme wildfire risks. One fire, the #PalisadesFire, has already ignited and is being driven by these high winds.
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Wind Advisory Southern California
YouTube video by CAL FIRE TV
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January 7, 2025 at 8:17 PM
🚨 RED FLAG WARNING 🚨

Hot, dry weather and thunderstorms are creating #CriticalFireWeather today from 1–9 PM. Scattered lightning on extremely dry fuels is likely to spark new fires that can spread rapidly with gusty, erratic winds.
September 2, 2025 at 4:52 PM
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT ⚠️

Through Tuesday, scattered dry thunderstorms, gusty winds, and very low humidity will create critical fire weather conditions that can cause wildfires to spread rapidly and without warning.

#CALFIRE #CAwx #CriticalFireWeather
August 25, 2025 at 3:56 PM
🚩 RED FLAG WARNING 🚩

🕐 FRI, 1 PM – 8 PM: Western Klamath National Forest, Shasta/Scott Valleys.
🕐 FRI, 1 PM – SAT, 9 PM: Eastern Siskiyou County, Klamath, Shasta/Modoc National Forests.

Stay informed and be prepared.

#ReadyForWildfire #CAwx #RedFlagWarning #CriticalFireWeather
July 24, 2026 at 4:32 PM
Hundreds of wildfires can start across California in a single week, especially during critical fire weather. CAL FIRE and our partner agencies are constantly monitoring fire activity across the state and responding when fires are reported.

#CriticalFireWeather #CAwx #Wildfires #California
August 21, 2026 at 2:02 PM
These conditions significantly increase the risk of rapid wildfire spread. Help prevent wildfires by avoiding any outdoor activities that could create sparks—and take time to prepare a go bag in case you need to evacuate quickly.
Learn more at ReadyForWildfire.org.
#CriticalFireWeather
Home - Ready for Wildfire CAL FIRE Safety & Preparedness Tips
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June 19, 2025 at 12:07 AM
View the most up-to-date Red Flag and fire weather watch conditions at fire.ca.gov.

Do your part, by avoiding activities that could spark a fire and by preparing a go bag.

#CriticalFireWeather #RedFlagWarning
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection | CAL FIRE
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June 30, 2025 at 5:07 PM
These factors combine to create conditions for #CriticalFireWeather. A single spark could lead to dangerous, fast-moving wildfires.
✅ Use extreme caution
✅ Review your emergency plan & pack a go-bag
✅ Be prepared to evacuate quickly

Stay wildfire ready. Learn more at ReadyForWildfire.org
Home - Ready for Wildfire CAL FIRE Safety & Preparedness Tips
Equip yourself with CAL FIRE's wildfire safety tips and tools. Learn to protect your home and community in California. Start today!
ReadyForWildfire.org
August 19, 2025 at 4:20 PM
🚩 Red Flag Warning in Effect
A #RedFlagWarning is in place through midnight for eastern Lassen, Alpine, and northern Mono counties due to gusty winds and low humidity. These conditions significantly increase the risk of rapid wildfire spread.

#WildfireReady #CriticalFireWeather
July 3, 2025 at 6:26 PM
@CAL_FIRE: RT by @NWSBayArea: Hot and dry conditions and gusty winds have triggered #CriticalFireWeather for areas of Monterey, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Los Angeles counties. A #RedFlagWarning is in effect through Thursday at 8 p.... https://twitter.com/CAL_FIRE/status/1841251203310895347
October 1, 2024 at 11:41 PM
Not smoke-it's misty, moist fog in the north-facing fir forest. We live across from the forest in the hot and dry south-facing chaparral. I wish I could send this fog to fill the LA basin as they head into a #RedFlagWarning and yet another round of #CriticalFireWeather. #CAwx #CAfire #LAfires
January 20, 2025 at 4:17 AM
🚩 Critical Fire Weather Alert 🚩
Southern CA is facing critical fire weather thru Wednesday.
Life-threatening winds&dangerously low humidity R forecast for much of Southern CA FM Ventura to San Diego - significant risk of rapid fire spread.
#CriticalFireWeather #WildfirePrevention #ReadyForWildfire
January 12, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Southern California is facing critical fire weather through Wednesday.
Life-threatening winds and dangerously low humidity are forecast for much of Southern California - from Ventura to San Diego - creating a significant risk of rapid fire spread.
#CriticalFireWeather
January 13, 2025 at 6:54 AM