The NWS Hanford CA issued a red flag warning at 2:44 p.m. on Tuesday valid from Wednesday 9 a.m. until Saturday 9 p.m. for Fort Tejon.

The most intense heat of the summer arrives this week when parts of Los Angeles will be under extreme heat warnings and other areas will face severe fire conditions. What authorities described as a severe heat event with days of temperatures in the upper 90s and well into the 100s will begin Wednesday and continue through the weekend.

During a red-flag warning, residents are urged to avoid risky behavior like campfires or other open flames, smoking or setting off fireworks. The NWS also urges residents to have an evacuation plan, ensure they have a go kit ready in case of an emergency and listen to their local officials for evacuation updates.

Red Flag Warnings have been issued for some areas across the western slope including Grand Junction as hot temperatures and dry conditions continue today with chances of rain tonight.

RED FLAG WARNING is in effect until10pm for the East Beaverhead National Forest. West 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph and humidity values as low as 12 perce

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