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Where and when will the wind and fire threat be highest in SoCal this week – Orange County Register
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Where and when will the wind and fire threat be highest in SoCal this week – Orange County Register

according to Santa Ana Wildfire Threat Index We will have a strong Santa Ana wind event on Wednesday and Thursday.

Widespread critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are expected. If you live in a fire zone, now is the time to prepare.

A red flag warning is issued when factors such as high winds and low humidity could lead to dangerous fires within 24 hours. A fire weather watch is issued when these weather conditions may exist within the next 12 to 72 hours.

Here are some maps showing where winds and dryness will create the biggest wildfire threat this week.

Source: SANTA ANA FOREST FIRE THREAT INDEX