…RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT MONDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE ZONES
124,142,144,145,146,148,149,150,152,153,154,155,156,
157,158,159,160,161,163 AND 164…
* Winds…North winds 20 to 30 mph. Gusts 35 to 45 mph, locally
up to 50 mph around the Delta and the western Sacramento
Valley.
* Humidity…Daytime minimum humidities of 7 to 15%. Overnight
maximum relative humidities of 20 to 45%.
* Highest Threat…Along and west of the Interstate 5 corridor
in the Sacramento Valley. Strongest winds are expected today.
* Impacts…The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can
cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
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…WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING…
* WHAT…North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph.
* WHERE…Portions of the Sacramento Valley and Delta.
* WHEN…Until 8 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Strongest winds expected along and west of
Interstate 5.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
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