The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for areas north of Los Angeles and east of Santa Barbara on Thursday night and Friday. Strong northeast winds are expected at 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 through passes, canyons, and ridgetops.
The map was current as of 5 p.m. MDT on Thursday. Red Flag Warnings can change throughout the day as the National Weather Service offices around the country update and revise their forecasts and maps. For the most current data visit this NWS site or this NWS site.
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