Red Flag Warning 14, NWS Sacramento, CA

745 
WWUS86 KSTO 130915
RFWSTO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
215 AM PDT Fri Oct 13 2017

CAZ213-215>218-221-263-264-267-269-279-140000-
/O.EXT.KSTO.FW.W.0014.171014T0600Z-171015T1500Z/
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-
Stanislaus NF West of the Sierra Crest-Southeast Edge Shasta-
Trinity NF and Western Portions of Tehama-Glenn Unit-
Lake County Portion of Lake-Napa-Sonoma Unit-
Northern Motherlode From 1000 to 3000 Ft. Includes portions of
Nevada-Yuba-Placer-Amador and ElDorado Units-
Northern Sierra Including the Tahoe and ElDorado NF/S West of the
Sierra Crest-Eastern Mendocino NF-
215 AM PDT Fri Oct 13 2017

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM
PDT SUNDAY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 213, 215, 216, 217, 218, 221, 
263, 264, 267, 269, AND 279...

* WIND...Northeast 15 to 25 mph with local gusts 30 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 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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CAZ266-268-140000-
/O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0014.171014T0600Z-171015T1500Z/
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)-
215 AM PDT Fri Oct 13 2017

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
8 AM PDT SUNDAY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 266 AND 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 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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343 
WWUS86 KSTO 132234
RFWSTO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
334 PM PDT Fri Oct 13 2017

...Gusty North Winds Increase Fire Danger over Northern California 
this Weekend....

.Increasing pressure gradients tonight and Saturday will result in 
another round of dry, gusty north to east winds over most of interior 
Norcal. This will result in critical or dangerous fire weather 
conditions. Low humidity will continue into Sunday although winds
will decrease. 


CAZ215>218-141245-
/O.EXT.KSTO.FW.W.0014.171014T0600Z-171015T0300Z/
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-
334 PM PDT Fri Oct 13 2017

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM
PDT SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER 
ZONES 215, 216, 217, AND 218...

* WIND...North 15 to 25 mph with local gusts 30 to 40 mph, mainly
  on the West side of the Sacramento Valley and into Solano
  County. Decreasing winds Saturday night. 

* HUMIDITY...Poor overnight recovery as low as 30 to 35 percent on
  the West side of the Sacramento Valley tonight, and as low as 8
  to 12 percent on Saturday. Improved humidity recovery tonight
  and slightly higher humidity on the East side of the Valley
  tonight and Saturday. Locally poor humidity recovery on the 
  West side of the Sacramento Valley Saturday night although winds
  will decrease. 

* HIGHEST THREAT...West Side of the Sacramento Valley and into
  Solano County. 

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
  Dry, gusty winds could increase fire behavior on current
  wildfire activity. 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 dry fuels can contribute
to extreme fire behavior. 

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CAZ213-221-263-264-266>269-279-141245-
/O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0014.171014T0600Z-171015T1500Z/
Eastern Portion of Shasta/Trinity NF-
Stanislaus NF West of the Sierra Crest-Southeast Edge Shasta-
Trinity NF and Western Portions of Tehama-Glenn Unit-
Lake County Portion of Lake-Napa-Sonoma Unit-
Northern Sierra Foothills from 1000 to 3000 Ft. Includes portions
of Shasta-Trinity and Butte Units-
Northern Motherlode From 1000 to 3000 Ft. Includes portions of
Nevada-Yuba-Placer-Amador and ElDorado 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-Eastern Mendocino NF-
334 PM PDT Fri Oct 13 2017

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO
8 AM PDT SUNDAY FOR GUSTY WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER 
ZONES 213, 221, 263, 264, 266, 267, 268, 269, AND 279...

* WIND...North to east 15 to 30 mph with local gusts 35 to 45 
  mph.

* HUMIDITY...Poor overnight recovery over ridges as low as 25 to
  35 percent ridges tonight and 20 to 25 percent Saturday night,
  and as low as 8 to 12 percent on Saturday and Sunday. 

* 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. Dry, gusty winds could
  increase fire behavior on current wildfire activity. 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 dry fuels can contribute
to extreme fire behavior.

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293 
WWUS86 KSTO 141045
RFWSTO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
345 AM PDT Sat Oct 14 2017

CAZ213-221-263-264-266>269-279-150000-
/O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-171015T1500Z/
Eastern Portion of Shasta/Trinity NF-
Stanislaus NF West of the Sierra Crest-Southeast Edge Shasta-
Trinity NF and Western Portions of Tehama-Glenn Unit-
Lake County Portion of Lake-Napa-Sonoma Unit-
Northern Sierra Foothills from 1000 to 3000 Ft. Includes portions
of Shasta-Trinity and Butte Units-
Northern Motherlode From 1000 to 3000 Ft. Includes portions of
Nevada-Yuba-Placer-Amador and ElDorado 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-Eastern Mendocino NF-
345 AM PDT Sat Oct 14 2017

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT SUNDAY FOR
GUSTY WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 213, 221, 263,
264, 266, 267, 268, 269, AND 279...

* WIND...North to east 15 to 30 mph with local gusts 35 to 45 
  mph. 

* HUMIDITY...As low as 8 to 12 percent today and Sunday. Poor
  overnight recovery over ridges with RH 20 to 30 percent tonight.

* 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. Dry, gusty winds could 
  increase fire behavior on current wildfire activity. 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 dry fuels can contribute
to extreme fire behavior.

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CAZ215>218-150000-
/O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-171015T0300Z/
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-
345 AM PDT Sat Oct 14 2017

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 215, 216, 
217, AND 218...

* WIND...North 15 to 25 mph with local gusts 30 to 40 mph, mainly
  on the west side of the Sacramento Valley and into Yolo and
  Solano Counties. Decreasing wind tonight. 

* HUMIDITY...As low as 8 to 12 percent today. Locally poor
  humidity recovery on the west side of the Sacramento Valley tonight
  although winds will decrease. 

* HIGHEST THREAT...West side of the Sacramento Valley and into
  Yolo and Solano Counties.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Dry, gusty winds could increase fire behavior on current 
  wildfire activity. 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 dry fuels can contribute
to extreme fire behavior.

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858 
WWUS86 KSTO 142015
RFWSTO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
115 PM PDT Sat Oct 14 2017

CAZ213-221-263-264-266>269-279-150600-
/O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-171015T1500Z/
Eastern Portion of Shasta/Trinity NF-
Stanislaus NF West of the Sierra Crest-Southeast Edge Shasta-
Trinity NF and Western Portions of Tehama-Glenn Unit-
Lake County Portion of Lake-Napa-Sonoma Unit-
Northern Sierra Foothills from 1000 to 3000 Ft. Includes portions
of Shasta-Trinity and Butte Units-
Northern Motherlode From 1000 to 3000 Ft. Includes portions of
Nevada-Yuba-Placer-Amador and ElDorado 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-Eastern Mendocino NF-
115 PM PDT Sat Oct 14 2017

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT SUNDAY FOR
GUSTY WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 213, 221, 263,
264, 266, 267, 268, 269, AND 279...

* WIND...North to east 15 to 30 mph with local gusts 35 to 45 
  mph. 

* HUMIDITY...As low as 8 to 15 percent today and Sunday. Poor 
  overnight recovery over ridges with RH 20 to 30 percent tonight.

* 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. Dry, gusty winds could 
  increase fire behavior on current wildfire activity. 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 dry fuels can contribute
to extreme fire behavior.

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CAZ215>218-150300-
/O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-171015T0300Z/
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-
115 PM PDT Sat Oct 14 2017

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 215, 216, 
217, AND 218...

* WIND...North 15 to 25 mph with local gusts 30 to 40 mph, 
  mainly on the west side of the Sacramento Valley and into Yolo 
  and Solano Counties. Decreasing wind tonight. 

* HUMIDITY...As low as 8 to 15 percent today. Locally poor 
  humidity recovery on the west side of the Sacramento Valley 
  tonight although winds will decrease. 

* HIGHEST THREAT...West side of the Sacramento Valley and into 
  Yolo and Solano Counties.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Dry, gusty winds could increase fire behavior on current 
  wildfire activity. 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 dry fuels can contribute
to extreme fire behavior.

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819 
WWUS86 KSTO 150310
RFWSTO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
810 PM PDT Sat Oct 14 2017

CAZ215>218-150415-
/O.EXP.KSTO.FW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-171015T0300Z/
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-
810 PM PDT Sat Oct 14 2017

...RED FLAG WARNING HAS EXPIRED FOR GUSTY WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 215, 216, 217, AND 218...

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CAZ213-221-263-264-266>269-279-151115-
/O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-171015T1500Z/
Eastern Portion of Shasta/Trinity NF-
Stanislaus NF West of the Sierra Crest-Southeast Edge Shasta-
Trinity NF and Western Portions of Tehama-Glenn Unit-
Lake County Portion of Lake-Napa-Sonoma Unit-
Northern Sierra Foothills from 1000 to 3000 Ft. Includes portions
of Shasta-Trinity and Butte Units-
Northern Motherlode From 1000 to 3000 Ft. Includes portions of
Nevada-Yuba-Placer-Amador and ElDorado 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-Eastern Mendocino NF-
810 PM PDT Sat Oct 14 2017

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT SUNDAY FOR
GUSTY WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 213, 221, 263,
264, 266, 267, 268, 269, AND 279...

* WIND...North to east 15 to 20 mph with local gusts 30 mph.
 
* HUMIDITY...Poor overnight recovery over ridges with RH 20 to 30
  percent tonight.

* 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. Dry, gusty winds could 
  increase fire behavior on current wildfire activity. 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 dry fuels can contribute
to extreme fire behavior.

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870 
WWUS86 KSTO 151046
RFWSTO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
346 AM PDT Sun Oct 15 2017


CAZ213-221-263-264-266>269-279-151500-
/O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-171015T1500Z/
Eastern Portion of Shasta/Trinity NF-
Stanislaus NF West of the Sierra Crest-Southeast Edge Shasta-
Trinity NF and Western Portions of Tehama-Glenn Unit-
Lake County Portion of Lake-Napa-Sonoma Unit-
Northern Sierra Foothills from 1000 to 3000 Ft. Includes portions
of Shasta-Trinity and Butte Units-
Northern Motherlode From 1000 to 3000 Ft. Includes portions of
Nevada-Yuba-Placer-Amador and ElDorado 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-Eastern Mendocino NF-
346 AM PDT Sun Oct 15 2017

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT THIS MORNING
FOR LOW HUMIDITY AND BREEZY WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 213, 
221, 263, 264, 266, 267, 268, 269, AND 279...

* WIND...North to east 15 to 20 mph with local gusts 30 mph.

* HUMIDITY...Poor overnight recovery over ridges with RH 20 to
  30 percent tonight. 

* 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. Dry, gusty winds could 
  increase fire behavior on current wildfire activity. 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 dry fuels can contribute
to extreme fire behavior.

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115 
WWUS86 KSTO 151450
RFWSTO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
750 AM PDT Sun Oct 15 2017

CAZ213-221-263-264-266>269-279-151600-
/O.EXP.KSTO.FW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-171015T1500Z/
Eastern Portion of Shasta/Trinity NF-
Stanislaus NF West of the Sierra Crest-Southeast Edge Shasta-
Trinity NF and Western Portions of Tehama-Glenn Unit-
Lake County Portion of Lake-Napa-Sonoma Unit-
Northern Sierra Foothills from 1000 to 3000 Ft. Includes portions
of Shasta-Trinity and Butte Units-
Northern Motherlode From 1000 to 3000 Ft. Includes portions of
Nevada-Yuba-Placer-Amador and ElDorado 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-Eastern Mendocino NF-
750 AM PDT Sun Oct 15 2017

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 AM PDT THIS MORNING FOR LOW
HUMIDITY AND BREEZY WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 213, 221, 263,
264, 266, 267, 268, 269, AND 279...

Winds have decreased in most areas, and the Red Flag Warning will
be allowed to expire at 8 AM PDT. Lighter wind expected over the
next several days, however humidities will continue to be low.

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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
316 PM PDT Thu Oct 12 2017

.SYNOPSIS...
Dry with cooler temperatures for next few days. Northerly winds
will become lighter this evening into Friday. However, breezy to
gusty north winds will return this weekend with critical fire
weather conditions expected again.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
NorCal valley skies were improved today as much of the smoke from
Napa & Sonoma counties was blown over the ocean. Unfortunately,
it's still very smoky near those North Bay wildfires. The
northerly winds will start to lighten this evening as the north-
south pressure gradient weakens. The lighter winds will continue
through much of Friday which will hopefully aid in the suppression
of current wildfires. However, residents should be prepared for
another round of critical fire weather this weekend.

An upper level trough will dig southward into the Great Basin
starting late Friday night. This pattern will bring near to
slightly below normal temperatures and favor another round of
moderate to strong northerly winds. Winds will be a bit stronger
than yesterday and today, but still weaker than the anomalous
strong winds from October 8. Friday night into Saturday forecast
has sustained winds of 15-30 mph and gusts 35-45 mph. We have a
Fire Weather Watch for much of interior NorCal including the
valley, delta, coastal range and Sierra. Winds will lighten
Saturday night for the valley and delta, but breezy to gusty winds
could linger in portions of Lake County and the Sierra on Sunday.

Primary message to residents is to be prepared. Fuels are
extremely dry so even moderate winds can quickly spread any fire
starts or active fires. Stay tuned to local officials and heed
evacuation orders. Think about preparing a "go bag" in case you
had less than 15 minutes to leave your home. If your area is
smoky, protect yourself by staying indoors as much as possible.

JBB

&&

.EXTENDED DISCUSSION (Monday THROUGH Thursday)
A ridge will be in place to start the extended period and that
will bring quiet weather along with warm temperatures. A trough
dropping into the PacNW will bring more seasonal temperatures by
mid week along with some clouds. Things become more unsettled by
the end of the week but there is great model disagreement and low
forecast confidence. A trough will dig south out of the Gulf of
Alaska and that could bring some rain chances to NorCal but there
is speed and placement issues with this feature. Either way it
looks like we could see some much needed rain chances late week
into early next weekend. Much cooler temperatures also expected by
the end of the week, possibly 5-10 degrees below average.

-CJM

&&

.AVIATION...
Breezy northerly winds 10-15 knots gusting to 20 knots will
diminish early this evening and become 5-10 knots. Winds increase
again to 6-12 knots after 16z Friday. Not expecting visibility
issues due to wildfire smoke at valley TAF sites.

-CJM

&&

.STO WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Fire Weather Watch from late Friday night through Sunday morning
for Lake County Portion of Lake-Napa-Sonoma Unit-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-Stanislaus NF
West of the Sierra Crest.

Red Flag Warning until 5 PM PDT this afternoon for Carquinez
Strait and Delta-Central Sacramento Valley in Glenn, Colusa,
Yuba, Northern Sutter, and Butte County Below 1000 Ft-Eastern
Mendocino NF-Eastern Portion of Shasta/Trinity NF-Lake County
Portion of Lake-Napa-Sonoma Unit-Northern Sacramento Valley to
Southern Tehama County Line Below 1000 Ft-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-Southern Sacramento Valley in Yolo-Sacramento Far
Western Placer, southern Sutter and Solano County Below 1000 Ft.

Fire Weather Watch from late Friday night through Saturday
evening for Carquinez Strait and Delta-Central Sacramento Valley
in Glenn, Colusa, Yuba, Northern Sutter, and Butte County Below
1000 Ft-Eastern Mendocino NF-Eastern Portion of Shasta/Trinity
NF-Northern Motherlode From 1000 to 3000 Ft. Includes portions
of Nevada-Yuba-Placer-Amador and ElDorado Units-Northern
Sacramento Valley to Southern Tehama County Line Below 1000 Ft-
Southeast Edge Shasta-Trinity NF and Western Portions of Tehama-
Glenn Unit-Southern Sacramento Valley in Yolo-Sacramento Far
Western Placer, southern Sutter and Solano County Below 1000 Ft.

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