LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – The Cal Fire Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit said it has bolstered its firefighting resources in Lake County and around the North Bay in response to a forecasted wind event.

The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning that’s in effect through Wednesday morning that warns of high winds and low humidity over the North Bay Mountains and portions of interior Northern California.

A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior, the National Weather Service reported.

Cal Fire said the combination of gusty winds and low humidity, along with very dry fuels will result in critical fire weather conditions.

In Lake County, the specific forecast anticipates winds with gusts in the low 20s during the day on Tuesday, with wind speeds peaking in the high 20s on Tuesday night. Winds are expected to be in the low teens on Wednesday.

Temperatures this week are forecast to be in the high 70s during the day and the high 40s at night, the National Weather Service reported.

In order to be prepared should fires occur in the red flag conditions, Cal Fire said it has staffed up and has increased resources at the ready.

That preparation includes staffing all hand crews and bulldozers 24 hours a day, adding emergency command center personnel as well as having additional personnel ready to fill command and control functions in the event of a major fire, Cal Fire reported.

To learn about what steps you can take to be ready in the case of wildlife, visit http://www.readyforwildfire.org/Prepare-For-Wildfire/.

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