Potential lightning strikes prompt fire warnings through Sunday in parts of Riverside County

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Potential lightning strikes prompt ***** warnings through Sunday in parts of Riverside County

The National Weather Service said Saturday that a ***** weather watch has been issued for much of Riverside County and will remain in place through Sunday night. Dry lightning and gusty winds are increasing the threat of wildfires.

Critical ***** weather conditions and a chance of thunderstorms are expected in the Riverside County mountains and high deserts, forecasters said.

If lightning strikes, ***** starts are possible due to very dry fuel conditions and strong and erratic winds, according to forecasters.

Meanwhile, temperatures will be slightly cooler following a triple-digit heat wave that scorched the region for much of the week.

The NWS said highs will range from 94 to 102 in the Riverside County valleys and the Inland Empire and from 90 to 98 in the mountains. Wind gusts of up to 30 mph are expected in both areas.

The new ***** warnings were issued as a brush ***** erupted Friday on a hillside east of Temecula, injuring two firefighters and prompting evacuations. By Saturday morning, the Pauba ***** was 50% contained, but evacuation warnings remain in place, Cal ***** said on X at 7:30 a.m.

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7/13 Morning Update – The ***** ******** 101 acres and is now 50% contained. The evacuation warnings remain in place.

Firefighters worked diligently throughout the night n to build containment lines around the *****. ***** resources will remain on the scene today,…

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Also, on Friday in Banning, a wildfire quickly scorched 50 acres and prompted evacuation warnings. Within a few hours, though, it had stopped spreading. As of 7:30 a.m. Saturday, the ***** was contained at 5O acres while firefighters remained on the scene working to contain the *****.

City News Service contributed to this report.

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