A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 1pm-8pm today for all of the broadcast area.
The combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, near record highs, and dry fuels will create critical fire weather conditions by this afternoon.
Also, severe thunderstorms are likely this afternoon and evening for the local area. Damaging winds of up to 80 miles per hour will be the primary concern, with a lesser potential for tornadoes and large hail.
The thunderstorms will be moving to the north-northeast at up to 55 miles per hour. The local area is under an Enhanced Risk for severe storms. This category is used when numerous severe storms are possible, with a few being intense.
