Red flag warning lifted in Southern California as wind projections lower, weather officials say
A red flag warning for dangerous wildfire conditions in parts of Southern California has been canceled.
The National Weather Service announced the cancellation of the warning after the latest wind projections lowered.
"Elevated fire danger exists however with a very dry air mass and critically dry fuels/plants," the NWS said in a post on X.
Weather officials continue to urge people to use extra caution with items and materials that can spark a fire.
The initial warning was supposed to be in effect until New Year's Day.
CBS Los Angeles Meteorologist Amber Lee said temperatures on New Year's Day will be slightly above average in the 60s and 70s. The first two days of 2025 will be warm and sunny.
Northeast winds will be between 15 and 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, the NWS said. Winds will peak Tuesday through Wednesday and will remain until Thursday.
Earlier this month, strong Santa Ana Winds helped spread embers during the Franklin Fire that scorched over 4,000 acres in the Malibu Canyon.
During the peak of the blaze, thousands of residents were under evacuation orders, and nearby schools were closed. After several days, firefighters managed to fully contain the fire that damaged dozens of structures.
