Wildfire risk snapshot · Carmel Valley Village, CA

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Current risk outlook

Wildfire risk for Carmel Valley Village, CA.

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This view summarizes wildfire exposure based on fuels, seasonal dryness, and regional fire patterns. Dedicated wildfire baselines are rolling out.

Live risk outlook

HIGH

High

Next 6–24 hours: Dryness and wind signal: High (80/100) · RH 32% · Wind 6 mph · Rain chance 6%.

1 active fire weather alert · 1981 active fire points within 50 mi.

Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.

Historical risk score

Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.

81

/ 100

Wildfire risk score81/100

For typical homes located in Carmel Valley Village, CA.

Baseline context

Wildfire exposure derived from ingested fire potential tiles.

Active fire & smoke

1981

within 50 mi

Nearest

10 mi

Smoke plume

Smoke detected

Dryness and wind signal

High (80/100)

RH 32% · Wind 6 mph · Rain 6%

NOAA HMS · fires Aug 27 · smoke Aug 27

Local historical hazard map

Carmel Valley Village, CA

Historical wildfire tiles

Click a tile to update scores. These layers show long-term historical baseline risk, not live warnings or short-term forecast risk.

Live fire weather signals

High signal

Fire weather alerts near Carmel Valley Village

Red Flag Warning

Effective local time

Red Flag Warning issued August 27 at 11:07AM PDT until August 28 at 3:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

Please advise responding agencies or fire crews in the field of this fire weather alert. Never leave burning debris or camp fires unattended; extinguish them completely. Avoid using equipment or machinery that could create a spark. Secure tow chains to avoid dragging and subsequent sparks. Never toss cigarette butts out of your vehicle's window. Remember, one less spark, one less flame. Familiarize yourself with your emergency plan! Where will you go? How will you get there? Do you have your go kit ready to go? Who will you call to let others know you are safe? Visit ready.gov/plan for more information.

Live dryness and wind

High (80/100)

RH 32% · Wind 6 mph · Current rain 0.0 mm · Rain chance 6%

Forecast mentions

This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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Source: National Weather Service.

Wildfire readiness checklist

  • Clear dry debris within 5 ft of structures.
  • Trim branches 6–10 ft from roofs and chimneys.
  • Move wood piles and propane tanks 30+ ft away.
  • Clean gutters and ember screens before peak season.

Prioritize defensible space, ember hardening, and evacuation routes.

5-day weather outlook

Today

MODERATE

Rain chance: 21%

Max wind: 7 mph

Risk score: 43/100

Tomorrow

MODERATE

Rain chance: 21%

Max wind: 1 to 9 mph

Risk score: 43/100

Sat

LOW

Rain chance: 0%

Max wind: 2 to 9 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Sun

LOW

Rain chance: 0%

Max wind: 3 to 8 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Mon

LOW

Rain chance: 0%

Max wind: 2 to 8 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Historical wildfire exposure

Local wildfire data facts

Wildfire tile key-1218,364
Baseline tile score81/100
Active fire detections1981 within 50 mi · nearest 10 mi
Smoke plume statusSmoke detected

Baseline wildfire potential from USFS hazard potential tiles, plus live dryness, wind, fire, smoke, and NWS fire weather alerts.

Historical wildfire exposure near Carmel Valley Village

  • Wildfire risk tracks fuel availability, drought stress, and wind-driven spread.
  • Local topography can funnel flames and embers into specific corridors.
  • Seasonality matters: prolonged dry spells raise ignition and spread risk.

Wildfire risk FAQs for Carmel Valley Village

Can wildfire affect Carmel Valley Village?

Wildfire exposure depends on nearby fuels, dryness, and wind patterns. This view summarizes regional conditions and seasonal drivers.

What drives wildfire spread risk?

Dry fuels, wind, slope, and prolonged heat create the highest spread potential. Defensible space and ember resistance reduce damage risk.