Amidst the 21st Red Flag Warning of the summer-fall, State Fire Meteorologist cautions us not to be complacent amidst strong winds and critically dry conditions.

Much of the Central Coast except parts closest to the coastline are under a red flag warning for fire risk starting Thursday p.m. and ending Saturday

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for most of the Bay Area for later this week, due to expected strong winds and low humidity significantly raising the risk of fires.