EDIS: So Cal Red Flags continue

Tuesday, December 4, 2007

EDIS: So Cal Red Flags continue

Updated: 09:36 PST on 2007-12-04

RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY DUE TO GUSTY NORTH TO NORTHEAST WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITIES	Actual/Immediate/Severe/Observed
SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS RECREATIONAL AREA
Update sent at 09:31 PST on 2007-12-04

RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY MAINLY OVER THE HILLS AND SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS SOUTH OF THOUSAND OAKS DUE TO GUSTY NORTH TO NORTHEAST WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITIES	Actual/Immediate/Severe/Observed
VENTURA COUNTY COASTAL VALLEYS-SANTA CLARITA VALLEY
Update sent at 09:31 PST on 2007-12-04

RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY MAINLY ALONG THE SANTA YNEZ RANGE DUE TO GUSTY NORTH TO NORTHEAST WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITIES	Actual/Immediate/Severe/Observed
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY MOUNTAINS / LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST-
Update sent at 09:31 PST on 2007-12-04

RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST WEDNESDAY DUE TO GUSTY NORTH TO NORTHEAST WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITIES	Actual/Immediate/Severe/Observed
VENTURA COUNTY MOUNTAINS / LOS PADRES NATIONAL FOREST-
Update sent at 09:31 PST on 2007-12-04

RED FLAG WARNINGS IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING DUE TO GUSTY NORTH TO NORTHEAST WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITIES	Actual/Future/Severe/Possible
LOS ANGELES COUNTY MOUNTAINS / ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST-
Update sent at 09:31 PST on 2007-12-04

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Tuesday, December 4, 2007