Paso Robles, CA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 3 PM PDT FRIDAY FOR
THE POTENTIAL FOR DRY LIGHTNING FOR THE COASTS, VALLEYS, AND
COASTAL MOUNTAINS OF OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY...

The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a
Red Flag Warning for potential for dry lightning, which is in
effect from 5 AM to 3 PM PDT Friday.

* THUNDERSTORMS...Moderate risk for dry lightning with minimal
rain as well as gusty and erratic winds.

* TEMPERATURES...Highs 100 to 110 across the lower mountains,
adjacent foothills, and 85 to 95 across higher mountains. Very
deep mixing heights of 10,000 to 15,000 feet today, slightly
lower on Friday.

* IMPACTS...Moderate risk for frequent fire starts associated
with dry lightning. Additionally, there is a significant risk of
large plume dominated fires with rapid fire spread and extreme
fire behavior.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. Use extreme caution
with anything that can spark a wildfire. Residents near wildland
interfaces should be prepared to evacuate if a wildfire breaks
out. See readyforwildfire.org and wildfirerisk.org for
information.

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...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Hot daytime conditions with high temperatures between 95 and
105 common.

* WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Interior Valleys, San Luis Obispo
County Mountains, Santa Lucia Mountains, and Southern Salinas
Valley.

* WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...There is a high risk for dangerous heat illness for
sensitive groups like the very young, the very old, those without
air conditioning, and those active outdoors.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Do not leave young
children and pets in unattended vehicles. Limit strenuous activities
to early morning or evening hours. Take action when you see symptoms
of heat exhaustion.

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