A map shows areas of California where high winds and dry thunderstorms may easily cause fires, and residents have been told to ‘keep a go bag ready’
Central and Northern California residents are being warned to stay on high alert as a Red Flag Warning remains in effect through Tuesday evening, with officials urging people to be “ready to leave at a moment’s notice.”
The warning—issued due to a combination of dry lightning, scattered thunderstorms, and gusty, erratic winds—applies to areas including Shasta County Mountains, the Southern Cascades, Burney Basin, and surrounding regions. These conditions significantly increase the risk of fast-moving wildfires…