The fire danger across parts of the tri-state area stands at an extreme level, prompting a red flag warning. The combination of extremely dry ground, low relative humidity and gusty wind creates the perfect environment for wildfires to start and spread quickly.

The National Weather Service in San Diego has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov 7. The Red Flag Warning has been issued due to strong gusty winds,

Forecasters have issued red flag warnings throughout much of Southern California as winds could reach 100 mph.

Los Angeles is on alert as a Wind Advisory and a Red Flag Warning signal the risk of high winds and wildfires.

Red Flag warnings have been issued in Southern California on Sunday evening ahead of strong Santa Ana winds and low humidity, setting the stage for dangerous fire conditions. The National Weather

🚩A Red Flag Warning has been issued for critical fire weather conditions. It's in effect from 11 AM Tuesday – 7 AM Thursday for the majority of the Bay Area and higher elevations of the Central Coast. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/TCeIqZReYB

California was lashed by powerful winds Wednesday that caused humidity levels to drop and prompted forecasters to warn of the potential for “extreme and life-threatening” wildfires. Los Angeles County Fire Department crews scrambled to contain a small blaze fed by erratic gusts that pushed flames through dry brush at a park along Pacific Coast Highway near Pepperdine University in Malibu.