First Time a Red Flag Warning has ever been issued in January for California

Red flag warnings are in effect for the Sierra Nevada and a huge portion of central and southern California as small fires broke out throughout the state. The National Weather Service office in Hanford says it's the first time they've ever issued red flag warnings in the month of January.
"Following the driest year on record, 2014 is kicking off as what may be the driest January on record in many locations in California," said weather.com Senior Meteorologist Jon Erdman.
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The Santa Ana winds made moisture plunge as Southern California firefighters battled several small blazes. The Santa Anas, generated by strong surface pressure anchored over the West, were predicted to remain at advisory levels until noon Wednesday.

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Record Dry Conditions and Santa Ana Winds Fuel Wildfires in California