A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the U.S. National Weather Service for Marin County and the San Francisco Bay Area, effective from Tuesday, November 5, to Thursday, November 7. This warning indicates critical fire weather conditions, including strong offshore winds up to 55 mph and low humidity levels around 15%. Local fire agencies will increase staffing in response to the elevated wildfire risk.
Community members are urged to exercise extreme caution, avoiding outdoor heat sources, open flames, and power tools. Properly discard cigarettes and keep vehicles off dry vegetation. Stay informed about potential fire hazards by signing up for local emergency alerts at AlertMarin.org.
For more information on Red Flag Warnings and fire safety, visit Fire Safe Marin.
For any land use restrictions or closures, contact local agencies:
- National Park Service Point Reyes: (415) 464-5100
- Mount Tamalpais State Park: (415) 388-2070
- Marin Municipal Water District: (415) 945-1195
- Marin County Fire Information Hotline: (415) 473-7191
For trusted updates, refer to Emergency.MarinCounty.gov.