Wednesday, October 14, 2026: Critical Fire Danger is in store later this week, for Thursday and Friday, across the Sierra Nevada and Tehachapi Range due to gusty northeast to easterly winds. This will be combined with minimum relative humidity below 25 percent. A Red Flag Warning is in effect for the Sierra Nevada and Tehachapi Range from 3 AM on Thursday (OCT 15) through 10 PM on Friday (OCT 16).
A disturbance moving through the West Coast will allow for the development of strong winds across much of Central California. While humidity levels have improved over portions of the Sierra Nevada, very dry conditions persist across Kern County. The combination of strong winds and dry conditions will increase the threat of fire starts across the area of Concern. These conditions will exist on Thursday and Friday (October 15-16).
Wednesday, October 14, 2026: Another warmup is in store until the weekend. There is now a moderate to high probability of high temperatures at least 90 degrees Friday into the weekend, mainly in the San Joaquin Valley.
A pattern known as a "Rex Block" will begin to set up. With it, increased winds for the Kern County Mountains. The Sierra Nevada may see gusty conditions as well, but not nearly as intense as the Kern County Mountains. Take precautions when driving and with loose items 🍃💨
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