The critical fire weather conditions forecasted in the coming days have prompted Pacific Gas & Electric Co. to prepare for public safety power shutoffs across the Bay Area and beyond. These outages, scheduled from Thursday through Saturday, aim to prevent the company’s equipment from causing wildfires, particularly in regions forecasted to experience high winds and low humidity.
The National Weather Service has predicted offshore winds of 25 to 35 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph, along with daytime relative humidity plummeting to as low as 10%. This alarming combination raises concerns for the ignition and rapid spread of potential wildfires, leading to heightened fire danger across several counties.
In response to these hazardous conditions, a red flag warning has been issued by the National Weather Service from 11 p.m. Thursday to 5 p.m. Saturday. This alert encompasses the interior Bay Area and critical coastal regions, including San Francisco itself, signifying a need for increased vigilance against fire risks during this period.
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