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

A red flag warning issued Wednesday by the National Weather Service for leeward areas on all islands due to high wind and dry conditions expired at 5 p.m.