A Red Flag fire weather warning that had been effect for the Santa Barbara County mountain areas expired at 6 p.m. Sunday, although it remains in effect through Monday evening for Ventura County. These warnings signify a higher risk of fire due to strong winds and low relative humidity.
The bad news is that by Sunday, the weather pattern is likely to shift again, Kittell said, to an offshore flow from the east.
Also unwelcome news is the expected continuation of very low relative humidity.
Most areas around the fire have recorded relative humidity of 5-10 percent, Kittell said, which coupled with heavy brush and parched vegetation creates prime conditions for rapid fire s
pread.https://www.noozhawk.com/article/forecasters_offer_mixed_news_on_weather_front_for_thomas_fire
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