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Red Flag Warning 13, NWS Sacramento, CA
NWS Sacramento, CA issued this red flag warning at Oct 10, 2017, 12:11 PM PDT. It took effect at Oct 11, 2017, 11:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 30 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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- Issued
- Oct 10, 2017, 12:11 PM PDT (19:11 UTC)
- In effect from
- Oct 11, 2017, 11:00 AM PDT
- Expired
- Oct 12, 2017, 5:00 PM PDT
- In force
- 30 hr
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- NWS Sacramento, CA
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898 WWUS86 KSTO 101911 RFWSTO URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sacramento CA 1211 PM PDT Tue Oct 10 2017 ...Gusty Winds and Low Humidity Wednesday into Thursday... .Increasing north to northeast wind and low humidity will generate critical fire weather conditions again over Interior Northern California beginning Wednesday. Although wind is not expected to be as strong as the Sunday to Sunday night event, more dry, offshore winds could rapidly spread current and any new wildfires. CAZ213-215>219-263-264-279-111300- /O.NEW.KSTO.FW.W.0013.171011T1800Z-171013T0000Z/ Eastern Portion of Shasta/Trinity NF- Northern Sacramento Valley to Southern Tehama County Line Below 1000 Ft- Central Sacramento Valley in Glenn, Colusa, Yuba, Northern Sutter, and Butte County Below 1000 Ft- Southern Sacramento Valley in Yolo- Sacramento Far Western Placer, southern Sutter and Solano County Below 1000 Ft-Carquinez Strait and Delta- Northern San Joaquin Valley in San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties Below 1000 ft-Southeast Edge Shasta- Trinity NF and Western Portions of Tehama-Glenn Unit- Lake County Portion of Lake-Napa-Sonoma Unit-Eastern Mendocino NF- 1211 PM PDT Tue Oct 10 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 PM PDT THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM Wednesday to 5 PM PDT Thursday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 213.Fire weather zone 215.Fire weather zone 216.Fire weather zone 217.Fire weather zone 218.Fire weather zone 219.Fire weather zone 263.Fire weather zone 264.Fire weather zone 279. * WIND...North to Northeast 15 to 20 mph with gusts 35 to 40 mph. * HUMIDITY...Daytime minimum humidity between 12 and 20 percent with overnight recovery between 30 and 50 percent. Worst recovery above Valley floor. * HIGHEST THREAT...Most critical areas of concern across exposed ridges and through wind-aligned drainages above the Valley floor overnight. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly, especially over elevated terrain overnight. 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. && Interact with us via social media www.facebook.com/nws.sacramento www.twitter.com/nwssacramento $$ CAZ266-268-111300- /O.NEW.KSTO.FW.W.0013.171012T0600Z-171013T0000Z/ Northern Sierra Foothills from 1000 to 3000 Ft. Includes portions of Shasta-Trinity and Butte Units- Northern Sierra Including Lassen NP and Plumas and Lassen NF/S West of the Sierra Crest (West of Evans Peak-Grizzly Peak- Beckworth Peak)- 1211 PM PDT Tue Oct 10 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM WEDNESDAY TO 5 PM PDT THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 PM Wednesday to 5 PM PDT Thursday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 266.Fire weather zone 268. * WIND...Northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...Daytime minimum humidity between 14 and 20 percent with overnight recovery between 25 and 40 percent. * HIGHEST THREAT...Most critical areas of concern across exposed ridges and through wind-aligned drainages. Highest humidity Wednesday evening and dropping toward midnight and afterward. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly, especially over elevated terrain overnight. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && Interact with us via social media www.facebook.com/nws.sacramento www.twitter.com/nwssacramento $$ Thunder Clapp
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587 WWUS86 KSTO 111010 RFWSTO URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sacramento CA 310 AM PDT Wed Oct 11 2017 ...Gusty Winds and Low Humidity today into Thursday... .Increasing north to northeast wind and low humidity will generate critical fire weather conditions again over Interior Northern California beginning today and continuing Thursday. Although wind is not expected to be as strong as the Sunday to Sunday night event, more dry, offshore winds could rapidly spread current and any new wildfires. CAZ213-215>219-263-264-279-112300- /O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0013.171011T1800Z-171013T0000Z/ Eastern Portion of Shasta/Trinity NF- Northern Sacramento Valley to Southern Tehama County Line Below 1000 Ft- Central Sacramento Valley in Glenn, Colusa, Yuba, Northern Sutter, and Butte County Below 1000 Ft- Southern Sacramento Valley in Yolo- Sacramento Far Western Placer, southern Sutter and Solano County Below 1000 Ft-Carquinez Strait and Delta- Northern San Joaquin Valley in San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties Below 1000 ft-Southeast Edge Shasta- Trinity NF and Western Portions of Tehama-Glenn Unit- Lake County Portion of Lake-Napa-Sonoma Unit-Eastern Mendocino NF- 310 AM PDT Wed Oct 11 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM PDT THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 213...215...216....217...218 219...263...264 and 279. * WIND...North to Northeast 10 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph. * HUMIDITY...Daytime minimum humidity between 10 and 20 percent with overnight recovery between 30 and 50 percent. * HIGHEST THREAT...Most critical areas of concern are along the western half of the Sacramento Valley, and adjacent foothills. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly, especially over elevated terrain overnight. 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. && Interact with us via social media www.facebook.com/nws.sacramento www.twitter.com/nwssacramento $$ CAZ266-268-112300- /O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0013.171012T0600Z-171013T0000Z/ Northern Sierra Foothills from 1000 to 3000 Ft. Includes portions of Shasta-Trinity and Butte Units- Northern Sierra Including Lassen NP and Plumas and Lassen NF/S West of the Sierra Crest (West of Evans Peak-Grizzly Peak- Beckworth Peak)- 310 AM PDT Wed Oct 11 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM PDT THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 266 and 268. * WIND...Northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...Daytime minimum humidity between 10 and 20 percent with overnight recovery between 25 and 59 percent. * HIGHEST THREAT...Most critical areas of concern across exposed ridges and through wind-aligned drainages during overnight and morning hours. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly, especially over elevated terrain overnight. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && Interact with us via social media www.facebook.com/nws.sacramento www.twitter.com/nwssacramento $$
364 WWUS86 KSTO 112235 RFWSTO URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sacramento CA 335 PM PDT Wed Oct 11 2017 ...Gusty Winds and Low Humidity into Thursday... .Critical fire weather conditions over interior Northern California will continue into Thursday. Although the wind will not be as strong as Sunday and Sunday night, the dry northerly winds could rapidly spread current and new wildfire activity. CAZ213-215>219-263-264-279-121400- /O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-171013T0000Z/ Eastern Portion of Shasta/Trinity NF- Northern Sacramento Valley to Southern Tehama County Line Below 1000 Ft- Central Sacramento Valley in Glenn, Colusa, Yuba, Northern Sutter, and Butte County Below 1000 Ft- Southern Sacramento Valley in Yolo- Sacramento Far Western Placer, southern Sutter and Solano County Below 1000 Ft-Carquinez Strait and Delta- Northern San Joaquin Valley in San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties Below 1000 ft-Southeast Edge Shasta- Trinity NF and Western Portions of Tehama-Glenn Unit- Lake County Portion of Lake-Napa-Sonoma Unit-Eastern Mendocino NF- 335 PM PDT Wed Oct 11 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THURSDAY FOR ...Minor Fluctuations on the Lower Sacramento River System....FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 213, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 263, 264, AND 279... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 213. Fire weather zone 215. Fire weather zone 216. Fire weather zone 217. Fire weather zone 218. Fire weather zone 219. Fire weather zone 263. Fire weather zone 264. Fire weather zone 279. * WIND...North to Northeast 10 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph. * HUMIDITY...Poor overnight recovery between 30 to 35 percent west side of the Sacramento Valley and surrounding foothills, and as low as 8 to 12 percent on Thursday. * HIGHEST THREAT...Most critical areas of concern are along the western half of the Sacramento Valley, and surrounding foothills. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly, especially over elevated terrain overnight. 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. && Interact with us via social media www.facebook.com/nws.sacramento www.twitter.com/nwssacramento $$ CAZ266-268-121400- /O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0013.171012T0600Z-171013T0000Z/ Northern Sierra Foothills from 1000 to 3000 Ft. Includes portions of Shasta-Trinity and Butte Units- Northern Sierra Including Lassen NP and Plumas and Lassen NF/S West of the Sierra Crest (West of Evans Peak-Grizzly Peak- Beckworth Peak)- 335 PM PDT Wed Oct 11 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 5 PM PDT THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 266 AND 268... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 266. Fire weather zone 268. * WIND...Northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...Poor overnight recovery as low as 30 percent ridges and foothills, and as low as 8 to 13 percent on Thursday. * HIGHEST THREAT...Most critical areas of concern across exposed ridges and through wind-aligned drainages during overnight and morning hours. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly, especially over elevated terrain overnight. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && Interact with us via social media www.facebook.com/nws.sacramento www.twitter.com/nwssacramento $$
261 WWUS86 KSTO 120825 RFWSTO URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sacramento CA 125 AM PDT Thu Oct 12 2017 ...Gusty Winds and Low Humidity Today... .Critical fire weather conditions continue today over Northern California. Although the wind will not be as strong as Sunday and Sunday night, the dry northerly winds could rapidly spread current and new wildfire activity. The winds will ease up and switch direction in the northern foothills and mountains by afternoon reducing the fire danger for that area. A stronger wind event will impact the area late Friday night into Sunday. The strongest winds winds look to occur late Friday night and Saturday. Winds for the valley will taper off Saturday night but increase once again for many mountain and foothill areas before tapering off on Sunday. Most critical areas of concern where the strongest winds are expected will be across exposed ridges and through wind- aligned drainages. CAZ266-268-121900- /O.NEW.KSTO.FW.A.0010.171014T0700Z-171015T1900Z/ /O.EXT.KSTO.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-171012T1900Z/ Northern Sierra Foothills from 1000 to 3000 Ft. Includes portions of Shasta-Trinity and Butte Units- Northern Sierra Including Lassen NP and Plumas and Lassen NF/S West of the Sierra Crest (West of Evans Peak-Grizzly Peak- Beckworth Peak)- 125 AM PDT Thu Oct 12 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT THURSDAY FOR WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 266 AND 268... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING FOR WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 266 AND 268... The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from late Friday night through Sunday morning. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 266. Fire weather zone 268. * WIND...Northeast 10 to 20 mph with local gusts 25 to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...Poor overnight recovery as low as 30 percent ridges, and as low as 8 to 14 percent on Thursday. * HIGHEST THREAT...Most critical areas of concern across exposed ridges and through wind-aligned drainages during overnight and morning hours. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly, especially over elevated terrain. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * STRONGER winds are expected late Friday night into Sunday. 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && Interact with us via social media www.facebook.com/nws.sacramento www.twitter.com/nwssacramento $$ CAZ264-121900- /O.NEW.KSTO.FW.A.0010.171014T0700Z-171015T1900Z/ /O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-171013T0000Z/ Lake County Portion of Lake-Napa-Sonoma Unit- 125 AM PDT Thu Oct 12 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THURSDAY FOR WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 264... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING FOR WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 264... The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from late Friday night through Sunday morning. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 264. * WIND...North to Northeast 10 to 25 mph with local gusts 30 to 40 mph. * HUMIDITY...Poor overnight recovery between 25 to 35 percent and as low as 8 to 14 percent on Thursday. * HIGHEST THREAT...Most critical areas of concern across exposed ridges and through wind-aligned drainages during overnight and morning hours. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly, especially over elevated terrain. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * STRONGER winds are expected late Friday night into Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && Interact with us via social media www.facebook.com/nws.sacramento www.twitter.com/nwssacramento $$ CAZ213-215>218-121900- /O.NEW.KSTO.FW.A.0010.171014T0700Z-171015T0600Z/ /O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-171013T0000Z/ Eastern Portion of Shasta/Trinity NF- Northern Sacramento Valley to Southern Tehama County Line Below 1000 Ft- Central Sacramento Valley in Glenn, Colusa, Yuba, Northern Sutter, and Butte County Below 1000 Ft- Southern Sacramento Valley in Yolo- Sacramento Far Western Placer, southern Sutter and Solano County Below 1000 Ft-Carquinez Strait and Delta- 125 AM PDT Thu Oct 12 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THURSDAY FOR WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 213, 215, 216, 217, AND 218... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 213, 215, 216, 217, AND 218... The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from late Friday night through Saturday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 213. Fire weather zone 215. Fire weather zone 216. Fire weather zone 217. Fire weather zone 218. * WIND...North to Northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph over the west side of the valley. * HUMIDITY...Poor overnight recovery between 25 to 40 percent and as low as 8 to 14 percent on Thursday. * HIGHEST THREAT...Most critical areas of concern are along the western half of the Sacramento Valley, and surrounding foothills. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly, especially over elevated terrain. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * STRONGER winds are expected late Friday night through Saturday evening. 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && Interact with us via social media www.facebook.com/nws.sacramento www.twitter.com/nwssacramento $$ CAZ219-263-279-121900- /O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-171013T0000Z/ Northern San Joaquin Valley in San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties Below 1000 ft-Southeast Edge Shasta- Trinity NF and Western Portions of Tehama-Glenn Unit- Eastern Mendocino NF- 125 AM PDT Thu Oct 12 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THURSDAY FOR WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 219, 263, AND 279... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 219. Fire weather zone 263. Fire weather zone 279. * WIND...North to Northeast 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...Poor overnight recovery between 30 to 35 percent west side of the valley and surrounding foothills, and as low as 8 to 12 percent on Thursday. * HIGHEST THREAT...Most critical areas of concern are along the western half of the valley, and surrounding foothills. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly, especially over elevated terrain. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && Interact with us via social media www.facebook.com/nws.sacramento www.twitter.com/nwssacramento $$ CAZ267-121900- /O.NEW.KSTO.FW.A.0010.171014T0700Z-171015T0600Z/ Northern Motherlode From 1000 to 3000 Ft. Includes portions of Nevada-Yuba-Placer-Amador and ElDorado Units- 125 AM PDT Thu Oct 12 2017 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 267... The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from late Friday night through Saturday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 267. * WIND...Northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...Daytime minimums around 15 percent with poor overnight recovery between 25 to 40 percent. * HIGHEST THREAT...Most critical areas of concern across exposed ridges and through wind-aligned drainages during overnight and morning hours. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && Interact with us via social media www.facebook.com/nws.sacramento www.twitter.com/nwssacramento $$ CAZ221-269-121900- /O.NEW.KSTO.FW.A.0010.171014T0700Z-171015T1900Z/ Stanislaus NF West of the Sierra Crest- Northern Sierra Including the Tahoe and ElDorado NF/S West of the Sierra Crest- 125 AM PDT Thu Oct 12 2017 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING FOR WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 221 AND 269... The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from late Friday night through Sunday morning. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 221. Fire weather zone 269. * WIND...Northeast 15 to 30 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph. * HUMIDITY...Daytime minimums around 15 percent. * HIGHEST THREAT...Most critical areas of concern across exposed ridges and through wind-aligned drainages during overnight and morning hours. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && Interact with us via social media www.facebook.com/nws.sacramento www.twitter.com/nwssacramento $$
272 WWUS86 KSTO 121920 RFWSTO URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sacramento CA 1220 PM PDT Thu Oct 12 2017 ...Gusty Winds and Low Humidity Today... .Critical fire weather conditions continue today over Northern California. Although the wind will not be as strong as Sunday and Sunday night, the dry northerly winds could rapidly spread current and new wildfire activity. The winds have subsided over the northern Sacramento Valley foothills and and into Plumas County and Sierra County mountains reducing the fire danger for that area. A stronger wind event will impact the area late Friday night into Sunday. The strongest winds winds look to occur late Friday night and Saturday. Winds for the valley will taper off Saturday night but increase once again for many mountain and foothill areas before tapering off on Sunday. Most critical areas of concern where the strongest winds are expected will be across exposed ridges and through wind-aligned drainages. CAZ266-268-130330- /O.EXP.KSTO.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-171012T1900Z/ /O.CON.KSTO.FW.A.0010.171014T0700Z-171015T1900Z/ Northern Sierra Foothills from 1000 to 3000 Ft. Includes portions of Shasta-Trinity and Butte Units- Northern Sierra Including Lassen NP and Plumas and Lassen NF/S West of the Sierra Crest (West of Evans Peak-Grizzly Peak- Beckworth Peak)- 1220 PM PDT Thu Oct 12 2017 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING FOR WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 266 AND 268... ...RED FLAG WARNING HAS EXPIRED FOR WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 266 AND 268... The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from late Friday night through Sunday morning. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 266. Fire weather zone 268. * WIND...Northeast 10 to 20 mph with local gusts up to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...Poor overnight recovery as low as 25 to 30 percent ridges, and as low as 10 to 15 percent on Saturday. * HIGHEST THREAT...Most critical areas of concern across exposed ridges and through wind-aligned drainages during overnight and morning hours. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly, especially over elevated terrain. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && Interact with us via social media www.facebook.com/nws.sacramento www.twitter.com/nwssacramento $$ CAZ264-130330- /O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-171013T0000Z/ /O.CON.KSTO.FW.A.0010.171014T0700Z-171015T1900Z/ Lake County Portion of Lake-Napa-Sonoma Unit- 1220 PM PDT Thu Oct 12 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 264... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING FOR WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 264... The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from late Friday night through Sunday morning. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 264. * WIND...North to Northeast 10 to 25 mph with local gusts 30 to 40 mph. * HUMIDITY...Poor overnight recovery between 25 to 35 percent and as low as 8 to 14 percent on Thursday. * HIGHEST THREAT...Most critical areas of concern across exposed ridges and through wind-aligned drainages during overnight and morning hours. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly, especially over elevated terrain. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * Strong winds and low humidity expected late Friday night into Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && Interact with us via social media www.facebook.com/nws.sacramento www.twitter.com/nwssacramento $$ CAZ213-215>218-130330- /O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-171013T0000Z/ /O.CON.KSTO.FW.A.0010.171014T0700Z-171015T0600Z/ Eastern Portion of Shasta/Trinity NF- Northern Sacramento Valley to Southern Tehama County Line Below 1000 Ft- Central Sacramento Valley in Glenn, Colusa, Yuba, Northern Sutter, and Butte County Below 1000 Ft- Southern Sacramento Valley in Yolo- Sacramento Far Western Placer, southern Sutter and Solano County Below 1000 Ft-Carquinez Strait and Delta- 1220 PM PDT Thu Oct 12 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 213, 215, 216, 217, AND 218... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 213, 215, 216, 217, AND 218... The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from late Friday night through Saturday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 213. Fire weather zone 215. Fire weather zone 216. Fire weather zone 217. Fire weather zone 218. * WIND...North to Northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph over the west side of the valley. * HUMIDITY...Poor overnight recovery between 25 to 40 percent and as low as 8 to 14 percent on Thursday. * HIGHEST THREAT...Most critical areas of concern are along the western half of the Sacramento Valley, and surrounding foothills. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly, especially over elevated terrain. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * Strong winds and low humidity expected late Friday night through Saturday evening. 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. A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && Interact with us via social media www.facebook.com/nws.sacramento www.twitter.com/nwssacramento $$ CAZ219-263-279-130000- /O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-171013T0000Z/ Northern San Joaquin Valley in San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties Below 1000 ft-Southeast Edge Shasta- Trinity NF and Western Portions of Tehama-Glenn Unit- Eastern Mendocino NF- 1220 PM PDT Thu Oct 12 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 219, 263, AND 279... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 219. Fire weather zone 263. Fire weather zone 279. * WIND...North to Northeast 10 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...Poor overnight recovery between 30 to 35 percent west side of the valley and surrounding foothills, and as low as 8 to 12 percent on Thursday. * HIGHEST THREAT...Most critical areas of concern are along the western half of the valley, and surrounding foothills. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly, especially over elevated terrain. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && Interact with us via social media www.facebook.com/nws.sacramento www.twitter.com/nwssacramento $$ CAZ267-130330- /O.CON.KSTO.FW.A.0010.171014T0700Z-171015T0600Z/ Northern Motherlode From 1000 to 3000 Ft. Includes portions of Nevada-Yuba-Placer-Amador and ElDorado Units- 1220 PM PDT Thu Oct 12 2017 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 267... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 267. * WIND...Northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...Daytime minimums around 15 percent with poor overnight recovery between 25 to 40 percent. * HIGHEST THREAT...Most critical areas of concern across exposed ridges and through wind-aligned drainages during overnight and morning hours. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && Interact with us via social media www.facebook.com/nws.sacramento www.twitter.com/nwssacramento $$ CAZ221-269-130330- /O.CON.KSTO.FW.A.0010.171014T0700Z-171015T1900Z/ Stanislaus NF West of the Sierra Crest- Northern Sierra Including the Tahoe and ElDorado NF/S West of the Sierra Crest- 1220 PM PDT Thu Oct 12 2017 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING FOR WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 221 AND 269... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 221. Fire weather zone 269. * WIND...Northeast 15 to 30 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph. * HUMIDITY...Daytime minimums around 15 percent. * HIGHEST THREAT...Most critical areas of concern across exposed ridges and through wind-aligned drainages during overnight and morning hours. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && Interact with us via social media www.facebook.com/nws.sacramento www.twitter.com/nwssacramento $$
653 WWUS86 KSTO 130005 RFWSTO URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sacramento CA 505 PM PDT Thu Oct 12 2017 ...Gusty Winds and Low Humidity late Friday night into Sunday... A stronger wind event will impact the area late Friday night into Sunday. The strongest winds winds look to occur late Friday night and Saturday. Winds for the valley will taper off Saturday night but increase once again for many mountain and foothill areas before tapering off on Sunday. Most critical areas of concern where the strongest winds are expected will be across exposed ridges and through wind-aligned drainages. CAZ263-279-131300- /O.EXP.KSTO.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-171013T0000Z/ /O.EXA.KSTO.FW.A.0010.171014T0700Z-171015T0600Z/ Southeast Edge Shasta-Trinity NF and Western Portions of Tehama- Glenn Unit-Eastern Mendocino NF- 505 PM PDT Thu Oct 12 2017 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 263, AND 279... ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 263 AND 279... The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from late Friday night through Saturday evening. The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from late Friday night through Saturday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 213. Fire weather zone 215. Fire weather zone 216. Fire weather zone 217. Fire weather zone 218. * WIND...Northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...Poor overnight recovery between 25 to 40 percent and as low as 9 to 15 percent on Saturday. * HIGHEST THREAT...Most critical areas of concern are along the western half of the Sacramento Valley, and surrounding foothills. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly, especially over elevated terrain. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && Interact with us via social media www.facebook.com/nws.sacramento www.twitter.com/nwssacramento $$ CAZ264-131300- /O.EXP.KSTO.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-171013T0000Z/ /O.CON.KSTO.FW.A.0010.171014T0700Z-171015T1900Z/ Lake County Portion of Lake-Napa-Sonoma Unit- 505 PM PDT Thu Oct 12 2017 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING FOR WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 264... ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 264... The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from late Friday night through Sunday morning. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 264. * WIND...North to Northeast 10 to 25 mph with local gusts up to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...Poor overnight recovery between 25 to 35 percent and as low as 8 to 14 percent on Saturday. * HIGHEST THREAT...Most critical areas of concern across exposed ridges and through wind-aligned drainages during overnight and morning hours. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly, especially over elevated terrain. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && Interact with us via social media www.facebook.com/nws.sacramento www.twitter.com/nwssacramento $$ CAZ213-215>218-131300- /O.EXP.KSTO.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-171013T0000Z/ /O.CON.KSTO.FW.A.0010.171014T0700Z-171015T0600Z/ Eastern Portion of Shasta/Trinity NF- Northern Sacramento Valley to Southern Tehama County Line Below 1000 Ft- Central Sacramento Valley in Glenn, Colusa, Yuba, Northern Sutter, and Butte County Below 1000 Ft- Southern Sacramento Valley in Yolo- Sacramento Far Western Placer, southern Sutter and Solano County Below 1000 Ft-Carquinez Strait and Delta- 505 PM PDT Thu Oct 12 2017 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 213, 215, 216, 217, AND 218... ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 213, 215, 216, 217, AND 218... The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from late Friday night through Saturday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 213. Fire weather zone 215. Fire weather zone 216. Fire weather zone 217. Fire weather zone 218. * WIND...North to Northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Strongest over the west side of the valley. * HUMIDITY...Poor overnight recovery between 25 to 40 percent and as low as 8 to 14 percent on Thursday. * HIGHEST THREAT...Most critical areas of concern are along the western half of the Sacramento Valley, and surrounding foothills. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly, especially over elevated terrain. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && Interact with us via social media www.facebook.com/nws.sacramento www.twitter.com/nwssacramento $$ CAZ219-130115- /O.EXP.KSTO.FW.W.0013.000000T0000Z-171013T0000Z/ Northern San Joaquin Valley in San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties Below 1000 ft- 505 PM PDT Thu Oct 12 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 219... Winds have tapered this afternoon in the warned area and reduced the wildfire threat...therefore the Red Flag Warning has been allowed to expire. Interact with us via social media www.facebook.com/nws.sacramento www.twitter.com/nwssacramento $$ CAZ267-131300- /O.CON.KSTO.FW.A.0010.171014T0700Z-171015T0600Z/ Northern Motherlode From 1000 to 3000 Ft. Includes portions of Nevada-Yuba-Placer-Amador and ElDorado Units- 505 PM PDT Thu Oct 12 2017 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 267... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 267. * WIND...Northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...Daytime minimums around 15 percent with poor overnight recovery between 25 to 40 percent. * HIGHEST THREAT...Most critical areas of concern across exposed ridges and through wind-aligned drainages during overnight and morning hours. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && Interact with us via social media www.facebook.com/nws.sacramento www.twitter.com/nwssacramento $$ CAZ221-266-268-269-131300- /O.CON.KSTO.FW.A.0010.171014T0700Z-171015T1900Z/ Stanislaus NF West of the Sierra Crest- Northern Sierra Foothills from 1000 to 3000 Ft. Includes portions of Shasta-Trinity and Butte Units- Northern Sierra Including Lassen NP and Plumas and Lassen NF/S West of the Sierra Crest (West of Evans Peak-Grizzly Peak- Beckworth Peak)- Northern Sierra Including the Tahoe and ElDorado NF/S West of the Sierra Crest- 505 PM PDT Thu Oct 12 2017 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING FOR WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 266 AND 268... The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from late Friday night through Sunday morning. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 266. Fire weather zone 268. * WIND...Northeast 15 to 30 mph with local gusts 35 to 45 mph. * HUMIDITY...Poor overnight recovery as low as 25 to 35 percent ridges, and as low as 10 to 15 percent on Saturday. * HIGHEST THREAT...Most critical areas of concern across exposed ridges and through wind-aligned drainages during overnight and morning hours. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly, especially over elevated terrain. Outdoor burning is not recommended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings. && Interact with us via social media www.facebook.com/nws.sacramento www.twitter.com/nwssacramento $$
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