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Fire Weather Warning 0002
Issued by the San Joaquin Valley / Hanford Forecast Office

Action Issued Starts Expiration
New 2026-05-15 13:39:22 2026-05-16 07:00:00 2026-05-18 22:00:00
New 2026-05-15 13:39:22 2026-05-16 07:00:00 2026-05-18 01:00:00
Continued 2026-05-15 21:52:43 2026-05-16 07:00:00 2026-05-18 01:00:00
Continued 2026-05-15 21:52:43 2026-05-16 07:00:00 2026-05-18 22:00:00
Continued 2026-05-16 05:58:07 2026-05-16 07:00:00 2026-05-18 01:00:00
Continued 2026-05-16 05:58:07 2026-05-16 07:00:00 2026-05-18 22:00:00
Continued 2026-05-16 13:46:55 2026-05-18 22:00:00
Continued 2026-05-16 13:46:55 2026-05-18 01:00:00
Continued 2026-05-16 21:10:39 2026-05-18 22:00:00
Continued 2026-05-16 21:10:39 2026-05-18 01:00:00
Continued 2026-05-17 06:00:38 2026-05-18 01:00:00
Continued 2026-05-17 06:00:38 2026-05-18 22:00:00
Continued 2026-05-17 13:48:54 2026-05-18 01:00:00
Continued 2026-05-17 13:48:54 2026-05-18 22:00:00
Continued 2026-05-17 21:57:11 2026-05-18 01:00:00
Continued 2026-05-17 21:57:11 2026-05-18 22:00:00
Continued 2026-05-17 21:58:41 2026-05-18 01:00:00
Correction 2026-05-17 21:58:41 2026-05-18 22:00:00
Continued 2026-05-18 00:48:15 2026-05-18 22:00:00
Expired 2026-05-18 00:48:15 2026-05-18 01:00:00
Continued 2026-05-18 08:48:42 2026-05-18 22:00:00
Continued 2026-05-18 16:43:56 2026-05-18 22:00:00
Expired 2026-05-18 21:51:38 2026-05-18 22:00:00


Action: New
Issued At: 2026-05-15 13:39:22

904 
WWUS86 KHNX 151838
RFWHNX

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
1138 AM PDT Fri May 15 2026


CAZ579-580-160300-
/O.UPG.KHNX.FW.A.0001.260516T1200Z-260519T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KHNX.FW.W.0002.260516T1200Z-260519T0300Z/
West Side Hills-San Joaquin Valley-
1138 AM PDT Fri May 15 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 8 PM PDT
MONDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR 
THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY AND WEST SIDE HILLS ALONG THE COASTAL RANGE...

The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 5 AM Saturday to 8 PM PDT
Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. 

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 579 West Side Hills on the 
  Coastal Range. Fire weather zone 580 San Joaquin Valley. 

* WIND...GUSTING TO 35 MPH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

* HUMIDITY...20% OR LESS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY THEN 15% OR LESS 
  MONDAY

* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES

* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

CAZ298-299-160300-
/O.NEW.KHNX.FW.W.0002.260516T1200Z-260518T0600Z/
Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
1138 AM PDT Fri May 15 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 11 PM PDT
SUNDAY FOR STRONG WIND GUSTS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR THE
MOJAVE DESERT AND SLOPES IN EASTERN KERN COUNTY...

The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 5 AM Saturday to 11 PM PDT
Sunday. 

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 298 Indian Wells Valley.Fire 
  weather zone 299 Kern County Desert. 

* WIND...FOR THE MOJAVE DESERT WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS
  UP TO 45 MPH EXPECTED. FOR THE MOJAVE SLOPES WEST WINDS 35 TO 45 
  WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...10 TO 20 PERCENT MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY.


* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES.

* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

BB/SM


Action: New
Issued At: 2026-05-15 13:39:22

904 
WWUS86 KHNX 151838
RFWHNX

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
1138 AM PDT Fri May 15 2026


CAZ579-580-160300-
/O.UPG.KHNX.FW.A.0001.260516T1200Z-260519T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KHNX.FW.W.0002.260516T1200Z-260519T0300Z/
West Side Hills-San Joaquin Valley-
1138 AM PDT Fri May 15 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 8 PM PDT
MONDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR 
THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY AND WEST SIDE HILLS ALONG THE COASTAL RANGE...

The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 5 AM Saturday to 8 PM PDT
Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. 

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 579 West Side Hills on the 
  Coastal Range. Fire weather zone 580 San Joaquin Valley. 

* WIND...GUSTING TO 35 MPH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY

* HUMIDITY...20% OR LESS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY THEN 15% OR LESS 
  MONDAY

* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES

* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

CAZ298-299-160300-
/O.NEW.KHNX.FW.W.0002.260516T1200Z-260518T0600Z/
Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
1138 AM PDT Fri May 15 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 11 PM PDT
SUNDAY FOR STRONG WIND GUSTS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR THE
MOJAVE DESERT AND SLOPES IN EASTERN KERN COUNTY...

The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 5 AM Saturday to 11 PM PDT
Sunday. 

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 298 Indian Wells Valley.Fire 
  weather zone 299 Kern County Desert. 

* WIND...FOR THE MOJAVE DESERT WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS
  UP TO 45 MPH EXPECTED. FOR THE MOJAVE SLOPES WEST WINDS 35 TO 45 
  WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...10 TO 20 PERCENT MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY.


* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES.

* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

BB/SM


Action: Continued
Issued At: 2026-05-15 21:52:43

107 
WWUS86 KHNX 160252
RFWHNX

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
752 PM PDT Fri May 15 2026


CAZ298-299-161100-
/O.CON.KHNX.FW.W.0002.260516T1200Z-260518T0600Z/
Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
752 PM PDT Fri May 15 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 11 PM
PDT SUNDAY FOR STRONG WIND GUSTS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR
THE MOJAVE DESERT AND SLOPES IN EASTERN KERN COUNTY...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 298 Indian Wells Valley. Fire
  weather zone 299 Kern County Desert. 

* WIND...FOR THE MOJAVE DESERT WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH 
  GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH EXPECTED. FOR THE MOJAVE SLOPES WEST WINDS 
  35 TO 45 WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH. 

* HUMIDITY...10 TO 20 PERCENT MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY.

* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

CAZ579-580-161100-
/O.CON.KHNX.FW.W.0002.260516T1200Z-260519T0300Z/
West Side Hills-San Joaquin Valley-
752 PM PDT Fri May 15 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 8 PM
PDT MONDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR THE
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY AND WEST SIDE HILLS ALONG THE COASTAL RANGE...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 579 West Side Hills on the 
  Coastal Range. Fire weather zone 580 San Joaquin Valley. 

* WIND...GUSTING TO 35 MPH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.

* HUMIDITY...20% OR LESS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY THEN 15% OR LESS 
  MONDAY

* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

BSO


Action: Continued
Issued At: 2026-05-15 21:52:43

107 
WWUS86 KHNX 160252
RFWHNX

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
752 PM PDT Fri May 15 2026


CAZ298-299-161100-
/O.CON.KHNX.FW.W.0002.260516T1200Z-260518T0600Z/
Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
752 PM PDT Fri May 15 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 11 PM
PDT SUNDAY FOR STRONG WIND GUSTS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR
THE MOJAVE DESERT AND SLOPES IN EASTERN KERN COUNTY...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 298 Indian Wells Valley. Fire
  weather zone 299 Kern County Desert. 

* WIND...FOR THE MOJAVE DESERT WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH 
  GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH EXPECTED. FOR THE MOJAVE SLOPES WEST WINDS 
  35 TO 45 WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH. 

* HUMIDITY...10 TO 20 PERCENT MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY.

* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

CAZ579-580-161100-
/O.CON.KHNX.FW.W.0002.260516T1200Z-260519T0300Z/
West Side Hills-San Joaquin Valley-
752 PM PDT Fri May 15 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 8 PM
PDT MONDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR THE
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY AND WEST SIDE HILLS ALONG THE COASTAL RANGE...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 579 West Side Hills on the 
  Coastal Range. Fire weather zone 580 San Joaquin Valley. 

* WIND...GUSTING TO 35 MPH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.

* HUMIDITY...20% OR LESS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY THEN 15% OR LESS 
  MONDAY

* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

BSO


Action: Continued
Issued At: 2026-05-16 05:58:07

259 
WWUS86 KHNX 161057
RFWHNX

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
357 AM PDT Sat May 16 2026


CAZ298-299-161900-
/O.CON.KHNX.FW.W.0002.260516T1200Z-260518T0600Z/
Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
357 AM PDT Sat May 16 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT SUNDAY FOR
STRONG WIND GUSTS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR THE MOJAVE
DESERT AND SLOPES IN EASTERN KERN COUNTY...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 298 Indian Wells Valley. 
  Fireweather zone 299 Kern County Desert. 

* WIND...FOR THE MOJAVE DESERT WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH 
  GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH EXPECTED. FOR THE MOJAVE SLOPES WEST WINDS 
  35 TO 45 WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...10 TO 20 PERCENT MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY.

* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

CAZ579-580-161900-
/O.CON.KHNX.FW.W.0002.260516T1200Z-260519T0300Z/
West Side Hills-San Joaquin Valley-
357 AM PDT Sat May 16 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT MONDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR THE SAN JOAQUIN
VALLEY AND WEST SIDE HILLS ALONG THE COASTAL RANGE...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 579 West Side Hills on the 
  Coastal Range. Fire weather zone 580 San Joaquin Valley. 

* WIND...GUSTING TO 35 MPH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.

* HUMIDITY...20% OR LESS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY THEN 15% OR LESS 
  MONDAY

* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$


CMolina


Action: Continued
Issued At: 2026-05-16 05:58:07

259 
WWUS86 KHNX 161057
RFWHNX

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
357 AM PDT Sat May 16 2026


CAZ298-299-161900-
/O.CON.KHNX.FW.W.0002.260516T1200Z-260518T0600Z/
Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
357 AM PDT Sat May 16 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT SUNDAY FOR
STRONG WIND GUSTS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR THE MOJAVE
DESERT AND SLOPES IN EASTERN KERN COUNTY...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 298 Indian Wells Valley. 
  Fireweather zone 299 Kern County Desert. 

* WIND...FOR THE MOJAVE DESERT WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH 
  GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH EXPECTED. FOR THE MOJAVE SLOPES WEST WINDS 
  35 TO 45 WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...10 TO 20 PERCENT MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY.

* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

CAZ579-580-161900-
/O.CON.KHNX.FW.W.0002.260516T1200Z-260519T0300Z/
West Side Hills-San Joaquin Valley-
357 AM PDT Sat May 16 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT MONDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR THE SAN JOAQUIN
VALLEY AND WEST SIDE HILLS ALONG THE COASTAL RANGE...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 579 West Side Hills on the 
  Coastal Range. Fire weather zone 580 San Joaquin Valley. 

* WIND...GUSTING TO 35 MPH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.

* HUMIDITY...20% OR LESS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY THEN 15% OR LESS 
  MONDAY

* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$


CMolina


Action: Continued
Issued At: 2026-05-16 13:46:55

216 
WWUS86 KHNX 161846
RFWHNX

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
1146 AM PDT Sat May 16 2026


CAZ298-299-170300-
/O.CON.KHNX.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260518T0600Z/
Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
1146 AM PDT Sat May 16 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT SUNDAY FOR
STRONG WIND GUSTS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR THE MOJAVE
DESERT AND SLOPES IN EASTERN KERN COUNTY...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 298 Indian Wells Valley. 
  Fire weather zone 299 Kern County Desert. 

* WIND...FOR THE MOJAVE DESERT WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH 
  GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH EXPECTED. FOR THE MOJAVE SLOPES WEST WINDS 
  35 TO 45 WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...10 TO 20 PERCENT MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY.

* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

CAZ579-580-170300-
/O.CON.KHNX.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260519T0300Z/
West Side Hills-San Joaquin Valley-
1146 AM PDT Sat May 16 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT MONDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY
AND WEST SIDE HILLS ALONG THE COASTAL RANGE...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 579 West Side Hills on the 
  Coastal Range. Fire weather zone 580 San Joaquin Valley. 

* WIND...GUSTING TO 35 MPH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.

* HUMIDITY...20% OR LESS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY THEN 15% OR LESS 
  MONDAY

* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

McCoy


Action: Continued
Issued At: 2026-05-16 13:46:55

216 
WWUS86 KHNX 161846
RFWHNX

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
1146 AM PDT Sat May 16 2026


CAZ298-299-170300-
/O.CON.KHNX.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260518T0600Z/
Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
1146 AM PDT Sat May 16 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT SUNDAY FOR
STRONG WIND GUSTS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR THE MOJAVE
DESERT AND SLOPES IN EASTERN KERN COUNTY...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 298 Indian Wells Valley. 
  Fire weather zone 299 Kern County Desert. 

* WIND...FOR THE MOJAVE DESERT WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH 
  GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH EXPECTED. FOR THE MOJAVE SLOPES WEST WINDS 
  35 TO 45 WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...10 TO 20 PERCENT MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY.

* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

CAZ579-580-170300-
/O.CON.KHNX.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260519T0300Z/
West Side Hills-San Joaquin Valley-
1146 AM PDT Sat May 16 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT MONDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY
AND WEST SIDE HILLS ALONG THE COASTAL RANGE...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 579 West Side Hills on the 
  Coastal Range. Fire weather zone 580 San Joaquin Valley. 

* WIND...GUSTING TO 35 MPH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.

* HUMIDITY...20% OR LESS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY THEN 15% OR LESS 
  MONDAY

* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

McCoy


Action: Continued
Issued At: 2026-05-16 21:10:39

812 
WWUS86 KHNX 170210
RFWHNX

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
710 PM PDT Sat May 16 2026


CAZ298-299-171100-
/O.CON.KHNX.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260518T0600Z/
Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
710 PM PDT Sat May 16 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT SUNDAY FOR
STRONG WIND GUSTS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR THE MOJAVE
DESERT AND SLOPES IN EASTERN KERN COUNTY...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 298 Indian Wells Valley. 
  Fire weather zone 299 Kern County Desert. 

* WIND...FOR THE MOJAVE DESERT WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH 
  GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH EXPECTED. FOR THE MOJAVE SLOPES WEST WINDS 
  35 TO 45 WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...10 TO 20 PERCENT MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY.

* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

CAZ579-580-171100-
/O.CON.KHNX.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260519T0300Z/
West Side Hills-San Joaquin Valley-
710 PM PDT Sat May 16 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT MONDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR THE SAN JOAQUIN
VALLEY AND WEST SIDE HILLS ALONG THE COASTAL RANGE...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 579 West Side Hills on the 
  Coastal Range. Fire weather zone 580 San Joaquin Valley. 

* WIND...GUSTING TO 35 MPH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.

* HUMIDITY...20% OR LESS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY THEN 15% OR LESS 
  MONDAY

* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

BSO


Action: Continued
Issued At: 2026-05-16 21:10:39

812 
WWUS86 KHNX 170210
RFWHNX

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
710 PM PDT Sat May 16 2026


CAZ298-299-171100-
/O.CON.KHNX.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260518T0600Z/
Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
710 PM PDT Sat May 16 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT SUNDAY FOR
STRONG WIND GUSTS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR THE MOJAVE
DESERT AND SLOPES IN EASTERN KERN COUNTY...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 298 Indian Wells Valley. 
  Fire weather zone 299 Kern County Desert. 

* WIND...FOR THE MOJAVE DESERT WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH 
  GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH EXPECTED. FOR THE MOJAVE SLOPES WEST WINDS 
  35 TO 45 WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...10 TO 20 PERCENT MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY.

* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

CAZ579-580-171100-
/O.CON.KHNX.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260519T0300Z/
West Side Hills-San Joaquin Valley-
710 PM PDT Sat May 16 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT MONDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR THE SAN JOAQUIN
VALLEY AND WEST SIDE HILLS ALONG THE COASTAL RANGE...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 579 West Side Hills on the 
  Coastal Range. Fire weather zone 580 San Joaquin Valley. 

* WIND...GUSTING TO 35 MPH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.

* HUMIDITY...20% OR LESS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY THEN 15% OR LESS 
  MONDAY

* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

BSO


Action: Continued
Issued At: 2026-05-17 06:00:38

622 
WWUS86 KHNX 171100
RFWHNX

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
400 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026


CAZ298-299-171900-
/O.CON.KHNX.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260518T0600Z/
Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
400 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG WIND GUSTS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR THE
MOJAVE DESERT AND SLOPES IN EASTERN KERN COUNTY...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 298 Indian Wells Valley. 
  Fire weather zone 299 Kern County Desert. 

* WIND...FOR THE MOJAVE DESERT WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH 
  GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH EXPECTED. FOR THE MOJAVE SLOPES WEST WINDS 
  35 TO 45 WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...10 TO 20 PERCENT MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY.

* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

CAZ579-580-171900-
/O.CON.KHNX.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260519T0300Z/
West Side Hills-San Joaquin Valley-
400 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT MONDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR THE SAN JOAQUIN
VALLEY AND WEST SIDE HILLS ALONG THE COASTAL RANGE...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 579 West Side Hills on the 
  Coastal Range. Fire weather zone 580 San Joaquin Valley. 

* WIND...GUSTING TO 35 MPH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.

* HUMIDITY...20% OR LESS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY THEN 15% OR LESS 
  MONDAY

* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

CMolina


Action: Continued
Issued At: 2026-05-17 06:00:38

622 
WWUS86 KHNX 171100
RFWHNX

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
400 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026


CAZ298-299-171900-
/O.CON.KHNX.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260518T0600Z/
Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
400 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG WIND GUSTS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR THE
MOJAVE DESERT AND SLOPES IN EASTERN KERN COUNTY...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 298 Indian Wells Valley. 
  Fire weather zone 299 Kern County Desert. 

* WIND...FOR THE MOJAVE DESERT WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH 
  GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH EXPECTED. FOR THE MOJAVE SLOPES WEST WINDS 
  35 TO 45 WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...10 TO 20 PERCENT MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY.

* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

CAZ579-580-171900-
/O.CON.KHNX.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260519T0300Z/
West Side Hills-San Joaquin Valley-
400 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT MONDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR THE SAN JOAQUIN
VALLEY AND WEST SIDE HILLS ALONG THE COASTAL RANGE...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 579 West Side Hills on the 
  Coastal Range. Fire weather zone 580 San Joaquin Valley. 

* WIND...GUSTING TO 35 MPH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.

* HUMIDITY...20% OR LESS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY THEN 15% OR LESS 
  MONDAY

* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

CMolina


Action: Continued
Issued At: 2026-05-17 13:48:54

291 
WWUS86 KHNX 171848
RFWHNX

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
1148 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026


CAZ298-299-180300-
/O.CON.KHNX.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260518T0600Z/
Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
1148 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG WIND GUSTS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR THE
MOJAVE DESERT AND SLOPES IN EASTERN KERN COUNTY...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 298 Indian Wells Valley. 
  Fire weather zone 299 Kern County Desert. 

* WIND...FOR THE MOJAVE DESERT WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH 
  GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH EXPECTED. FOR THE MOJAVE SLOPES WEST WINDS 
  35 TO 45 WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...10 TO 20 PERCENT MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY.

* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

CAZ579-580-180300-
/O.CON.KHNX.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260519T0300Z/
West Side Hills-San Joaquin Valley-
1148 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT MONDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR THE SAN JOAQUIN
VALLEY AND WEST SIDE HILLS ALONG THE COASTAL RANGE...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 579 West Side Hills on the 
  Coastal Range. Fire weather zone 580 San Joaquin Valley. 

* WIND...GUSTING TO 35 MPH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.

* HUMIDITY...20% OR LESS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY THEN 15% OR LESS 
  MONDAY

* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

McCoy


Action: Continued
Issued At: 2026-05-17 13:48:54

291 
WWUS86 KHNX 171848
RFWHNX

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
1148 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026


CAZ298-299-180300-
/O.CON.KHNX.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260518T0600Z/
Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
1148 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG WIND GUSTS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR THE
MOJAVE DESERT AND SLOPES IN EASTERN KERN COUNTY...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 298 Indian Wells Valley. 
  Fire weather zone 299 Kern County Desert. 

* WIND...FOR THE MOJAVE DESERT WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH 
  GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH EXPECTED. FOR THE MOJAVE SLOPES WEST WINDS 
  35 TO 45 WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...10 TO 20 PERCENT MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY.

* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

CAZ579-580-180300-
/O.CON.KHNX.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260519T0300Z/
West Side Hills-San Joaquin Valley-
1148 AM PDT Sun May 17 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT MONDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR THE SAN JOAQUIN
VALLEY AND WEST SIDE HILLS ALONG THE COASTAL RANGE...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 579 West Side Hills on the 
  Coastal Range. Fire weather zone 580 San Joaquin Valley. 

* WIND...GUSTING TO 35 MPH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.

* HUMIDITY...20% OR LESS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY THEN 15% OR LESS 
  MONDAY

* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

McCoy


Action: Continued
Issued At: 2026-05-17 21:57:11

499 
WWUS86 KHNX 180256
RFWHNX

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
756 PM PDT Sun May 17 2026

CAZ298-299-180600-
/O.CON.KHNX.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260518T0600Z/
Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
756 PM PDT Sun May 17 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG WIND GUSTS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR THE
MOJAVE DESERT AND SLOPES IN EASTERN KERN COUNTY...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 298 Indian Wells Valley. 
  Fire weather zone 299 Kern County Desert. 

* WIND...FOR THE MOJAVE DESERT WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH 
  GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH EXPECTED. FOR THE MOJAVE SLOPES WEST WINDS 
  35 TO 45 WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...10 TO 20 PERCENT MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY.

* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

CAZ579-580-180600-
/O.CON.KHNX.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260519T0300Z/
West Side Hills-San Joaquin Valley-
756 PM PDT Sun May 17 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT MONDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR THE SAN JOAQUIN
VALLEY AND WEST SIDE HILLS ALONG THE COASTAL RANGE...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 579 West Side Hills on the 
  Coastal Range. Fire weather zone 580 San Joaquin Valley. 

* WIND...GUSTING TO 35 MPH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.

* HUMIDITY...20% OR LESS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY THEN 15% OR LESS 
  MONDAY

* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

BSO


Action: Continued
Issued At: 2026-05-17 21:57:11

499 
WWUS86 KHNX 180256
RFWHNX

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
756 PM PDT Sun May 17 2026

CAZ298-299-180600-
/O.CON.KHNX.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260518T0600Z/
Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
756 PM PDT Sun May 17 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG WIND GUSTS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR THE
MOJAVE DESERT AND SLOPES IN EASTERN KERN COUNTY...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 298 Indian Wells Valley. 
  Fire weather zone 299 Kern County Desert. 

* WIND...FOR THE MOJAVE DESERT WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH 
  GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH EXPECTED. FOR THE MOJAVE SLOPES WEST WINDS 
  35 TO 45 WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...10 TO 20 PERCENT MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY.

* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

CAZ579-580-180600-
/O.CON.KHNX.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260519T0300Z/
West Side Hills-San Joaquin Valley-
756 PM PDT Sun May 17 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT MONDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR THE SAN JOAQUIN
VALLEY AND WEST SIDE HILLS ALONG THE COASTAL RANGE...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 579 West Side Hills on the 
  Coastal Range. Fire weather zone 580 San Joaquin Valley. 

* WIND...GUSTING TO 35 MPH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.

* HUMIDITY...20% OR LESS SATURDAY AND SUNDAY THEN 15% OR LESS 
  MONDAY

* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

BSO


Action: Continued
Issued At: 2026-05-17 21:58:41

684 
WWUS86 KHNX 180258 CCA
RFWHNX

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Hanford CA
758 PM PDT Sun May 17 2026

CAZ298-299-180600-
/O.CON.KHNX.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260518T0600Z/
Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
758 PM PDT Sun May 17 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG WIND GUSTS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR THE
MOJAVE DESERT AND SLOPES IN EASTERN KERN COUNTY...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 298 Indian Wells Valley. 
  Fire weather zone 299 Kern County Desert. 

* WIND...FOR THE MOJAVE DESERT WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH 
  GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH EXPECTED. FOR THE MOJAVE SLOPES WEST WINDS 
  35 TO 45 WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...10 TO 20 PERCENT MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY.

* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

CAZ579-580-180600-
/O.COR.KHNX.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260519T0300Z/
West Side Hills-San Joaquin Valley-
758 PM PDT Sun May 17 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT MONDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR THE SAN JOAQUIN
VALLEY AND WEST SIDE HILLS ALONG THE COASTAL RANGE...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 579 West Side Hills on the 
  Coastal Range. Fire weather zone 580 San Joaquin Valley. 

* WIND...GUSTING TO 35 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...20% OR LESS THROUGH THIS EVENING THEN 15% OR LESS 
  MONDAY.

* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

BSO


Action: Correction
Issued At: 2026-05-17 21:58:41

684 
WWUS86 KHNX 180258 CCA
RFWHNX

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Hanford CA
758 PM PDT Sun May 17 2026

CAZ298-299-180600-
/O.CON.KHNX.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260518T0600Z/
Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
758 PM PDT Sun May 17 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG WIND GUSTS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR THE
MOJAVE DESERT AND SLOPES IN EASTERN KERN COUNTY...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 298 Indian Wells Valley. 
  Fire weather zone 299 Kern County Desert. 

* WIND...FOR THE MOJAVE DESERT WEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH 
  GUSTS UP TO 45 MPH EXPECTED. FOR THE MOJAVE SLOPES WEST WINDS 
  35 TO 45 WITH GUSTS UP TO 70 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...10 TO 20 PERCENT MINIMUM RELATIVE HUMIDITY.

* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

CAZ579-580-180600-
/O.COR.KHNX.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260519T0300Z/
West Side Hills-San Joaquin Valley-
758 PM PDT Sun May 17 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT MONDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR THE SAN JOAQUIN
VALLEY AND WEST SIDE HILLS ALONG THE COASTAL RANGE...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 579 West Side Hills on the 
  Coastal Range. Fire weather zone 580 San Joaquin Valley. 

* WIND...GUSTING TO 35 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...20% OR LESS THROUGH THIS EVENING THEN 15% OR LESS 
  MONDAY.

* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

BSO


Action: Continued
Issued At: 2026-05-18 00:48:15

077 
WWUS86 KHNX 180548
RFWHNX

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
1048 PM PDT Sun May 17 2026



CAZ298-299-180700-
/O.EXP.KHNX.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260518T0600Z/
Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
1048 PM PDT Sun May 17 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR 
STRONG WIND GUSTS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR THE MOJAVE 
DESERT AND SLOPES IN EASTERN KERN COUNTY......

Winds have decreased, so the Red Flag Warning will be
allowed to expire at 11 PM.

$$

CAZ579-580-181400-
/O.CON.KHNX.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260519T0300Z/
West Side Hills-San Joaquin Valley-
1048 PM PDT Sun May 17 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT MONDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR THE SAN JOAQUIN
VALLEY AND WEST SIDE HILLS ALONG THE COASTAL RANGE...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 579 West Side Hills on the 
  Coastal Range. Fire weather zone 580 San Joaquin Valley. 

* WIND...GUSTING TO 35 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...15% OR LESS THROUGH MONDAY EVENING.

* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

BSO


Action: Expired
Issued At: 2026-05-18 00:48:15

077 
WWUS86 KHNX 180548
RFWHNX

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
1048 PM PDT Sun May 17 2026



CAZ298-299-180700-
/O.EXP.KHNX.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260518T0600Z/
Indian Wells Valley-Kern County Desert-
1048 PM PDT Sun May 17 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR 
STRONG WIND GUSTS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR THE MOJAVE 
DESERT AND SLOPES IN EASTERN KERN COUNTY......

Winds have decreased, so the Red Flag Warning will be
allowed to expire at 11 PM.

$$

CAZ579-580-181400-
/O.CON.KHNX.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260519T0300Z/
West Side Hills-San Joaquin Valley-
1048 PM PDT Sun May 17 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT MONDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR THE SAN JOAQUIN
VALLEY AND WEST SIDE HILLS ALONG THE COASTAL RANGE...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 579 West Side Hills on the 
  Coastal Range. Fire weather zone 580 San Joaquin Valley. 

* WIND...GUSTING TO 35 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...15% OR LESS THROUGH MONDAY EVENING.

* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

BSO


Action: Continued
Issued At: 2026-05-18 08:48:42

197 
WWUS86 KHNX 181348
RFWHNX

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
648 AM PDT Mon May 18 2026


CAZ579-580-182200-
/O.CON.KHNX.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260519T0300Z/
West Side Hills-San Joaquin Valley-
648 AM PDT Mon May 18 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR THE SAN JOAQUIN
VALLEY AND WEST SIDE HILLS ALONG THE COASTAL RANGE...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 579 West Side Hills on the 
  Coastal Range. Fire weather zone 580 San Joaquin Valley. 

* WIND...GUSTING TO 35 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...15% OR LESS THROUGH MONDAY EVENING.

* HIGHEST THREAT...FAST-MOVING GRASS FIRES

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

EW


Action: Continued
Issued At: 2026-05-18 16:43:56

129 
WWUS86 KHNX 182143
RFWHNX

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
243 PM PDT Mon May 18 2026


CAZ579-580-190300-
/O.CON.KHNX.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260519T0300Z/
West Side Hills-San Joaquin Valley-
243 PM PDT Mon May 18 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING
FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY AND WEST 
SIDE HILLS ALONG THE COASTAL RANGE...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 579 West Side Hills on the 
  Coastal Range. Fire weather zone 580 San Joaquin Valley. 

* WIND...GUSTING TO 20 MPH.

* HUMIDITY...15% OR LESS THROUGH MONDAY EVENING.

* HIGHEST THREAT...LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES LEADING TO EASIER FIRE
  STARTS. 

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

$$

McCoy


Action: Expired
Issued At: 2026-05-18 21:51:38

387 
WWUS86 KHNX 190251
RFWHNX

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Hanford CA
751 PM PDT Mon May 18 2026


CAZ579-580-190400-
/O.EXP.KHNX.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260519T0300Z/
West Side Hills-San Joaquin Valley-
751 PM PDT Mon May 18 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR LOW 
RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY AND WEST SIDE HILLS
ALONG THE COASTAL RANGE...

The Red Flag Warning will be allowed to expire at 8 PM this
evening as winds have decreased across the region. However, an 
elevated fire weather risk will remain this week due to dry
conditions.

$$

BSO



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