The national weather service has issued red flag warnings for parts of San Luis Obispo county.
Gusty winds, low humidity, and dry brush in the mountainous areas mean there is a high risk for very large fires with a rapid spread. Winds between 55 and 70 miles per hour are expected in some of the red flag warning areas.
The national weather service says: ‘Use extreme caution with anything that can spark a wildfire. Residents near wildland interfaces should be prepared to evacuate if a wildfire breaks out.”
The red flag warning runs until noon on Wednesday.