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Red Flag Warning 7, NWS Sacramento, CA

September 6, 2020

NWS Sacramento, CA issued this red flag warning at Sep 6, 2020, 2:10 PM PDT. It took effect at Sep 7, 2020, 10:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 43 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Sep 6, 2020, 2:10 PM PDT (21:10 UTC)
In effect from
Sep 7, 2020, 10:00 PM PDT
Expired
Sep 9, 2020, 5:00 PM PDT
In force
43 hr
Issued by
NWS Sacramento, CA

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562 
WWUS86 KSTO 062110
RFWSTO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
210 PM PDT Sun Sep 6 2020

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Late Monday Evening through 
Wednesday Morning due to Gusty Winds and Low Humidity...

.After an extended period of hot and dry weather, gusty northerly
and easterly winds will develop Monday night and continue into
Tuesday. The strongest winds are expected over the Southern
Cascade and adjacent Foothills and over the Sacramento Valley. 
Poor overnight humidity recovery are also expected during this 
time frame, with daytime humidities falling into the single 
digits and teens. These conditions may impact any ongoing 
wildfires. Extreme caution should be taken to prevent any 
additional fires.

CAZ213>221-263-266>269-279-071300-
/O.UPG.KSTO.FW.A.0004.200908T0500Z-200909T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KSTO.FW.W.0007.200908T0500Z-200909T1500Z/
Eastern Portion of Shasta/Trinity NF-
Burney Basin and Northeast Plateau in Shasta County Including
Northwest Lassen NF north of Lassen NP-
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-
Southern Motherlode From 1000 to 3000 Ft. Includes portions of
Calaveras-Tuolumne Unit-Stanislaus NF West of the Sierra Crest-
Southeast Edge Shasta-Trinity NF and Western Portions of Tehama-
Glenn 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-
210 PM PDT Sun Sep 6 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM MONDAY TO 8 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY NORTHERLY AND EASTERLY WINDS
AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 
218, 219, 220, 221, 263, 266, 267, 268, 269, AND 279...

The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 10 PM Monday to 8 AM PDT
Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. 

* AFFECTED AREA...Interior northern California including the
  Sacramento Valley, northern San Joaquin Valley, the Coastal
  Range, the Delta, and the northern Sierra Nevada and southern 
  Cascade west of the crest.

* WIND...Northerly and easterly winds. Valley winds 10 to 20 mph
  with gusts up to 35 mph. Mountain and foothill winds 20 to 30 
  mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Stronger gusts may be possible in 
  wind prone areas such as Jarbo Gap. 

* HUMIDITY...5 to 20 percent during the day. Overnight humidity 
  between 10 and 50 percent. The higher recovery is expected in 
  the Valley and Delta areas, south of I-80.

* IMPACTS...Numerous wild fires are already occurring. Extreme 
  fire safety precautions should be exercised to prevent any 
  additional fires. Outdoor burning should be avoided.

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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9 follow-up statements
243 
WWUS86 KSTO 070512
RFWSTO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
1012 PM PDT Sun Sep 6 2020

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Late Monday Evening through
Wednesday Morning due to Gusty Winds and Low Humidity...

.After an extended period of hot and dry weather, gusty northerly
and easterly winds will develop Monday night and continue into
Tuesday. The strongest winds are expected over the Southern
Cascade and adjacent Foothills and over the Sacramento Valley.
Poor overnight humidity recovery are also expected during this
time frame, with daytime humidities falling into the single
digits and teens. These conditions may impact any ongoing
wildfires. Extreme caution should be taken to prevent any
additional fires.

CAZ213>221-263-266>269-279-071500-
/O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0007.200908T0500Z-200909T1500Z/
Eastern Portion of Shasta/Trinity NF-
Burney Basin and Northeast Plateau in Shasta County Including
Northwest Lassen NF north of Lassen NP-
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-
Southern Motherlode From 1000 to 3000 Ft. Includes portions of
Calaveras-Tuolumne Unit-Stanislaus NF West of the Sierra Crest-
Southeast Edge Shasta-Trinity NF and Western Portions of Tehama-
Glenn 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-
1012 PM PDT Sun Sep 6 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM MONDAY TO 8 AM
PDT WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY NORTHERLY AND EASTERLY WINDS
AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 
218, 219, 220, 221, 263, 266, 267, 268, 269, AND 279...

* AFFECTED AREA...Interior northern California including the
  Sacramento Valley, northern San Joaquin Valley, the Coastal
  Range, the Delta, and the northern Sierra Nevada and southern 
  Cascade west of the crest.

* WIND...Northerly and easterly winds. Valley winds 10 to 20 
  mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Mountain and foothill winds 20 
  to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Stronger gusts may be 
  possible in wind prone areas such as Jarbo Gap.

* HUMIDITY...5 to 20 percent during the day. Overnight humidity 
  between 10 and 50 percent. The higher recovery is expected in 
  the Valley and Delta areas, south of I-80.

* IMPACTS...Numerous wild fires are already occurring. Extreme 
  fire safety precautions should be exercised to prevent any 
  additional fires. Outdoor burning should be avoided.

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
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$$
504 
WWUS86 KSTO 071000
RFWSTO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
300 AM PDT Mon Sep 7 2020

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Tonight through Wednesday 
Morning Due to Gusty Wind and Low Humidity...

.Locally gusty north to east wind develops this afternoon, 
becoming widespread tonight and continuing into early Wednesday. 
Strongest wind expected Tuesday in the Southern Cascades and 
adjacent foothills, and through the Sacramento Valley. Combination
of wind and low humidity will result in critical fire weather 
conditions which may impact ongoing wildfires. Extreme caution 
should be taken to prevent starting additional fires.

CAZ213>221-263-266>269-279-080000-
/O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0007.200908T0500Z-200909T1500Z/
Eastern Portion of Shasta/Trinity NF-
Burney Basin and Northeast Plateau in Shasta County Including
Northwest Lassen NF north of Lassen NP-
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-
Southern Motherlode From 1000 to 3000 Ft. Includes portions of
Calaveras-Tuolumne Unit-Stanislaus NF West of the Sierra Crest-
Southeast Edge Shasta-Trinity NF and Western Portions of Tehama-
Glenn 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-
300 AM PDT Mon Sep 7 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
8 AM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE 
WEATHER ZONES 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 263, 
266, 267, 268, 269, AND 279...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 
  218, 219, 220, 221, 263, 266, 267, 268, 269, and 279.

* WIND...North to northeast wind 10 to 25 mph with local gusts to
  40 mph in the Central Valley. North to east wind 15 to 30 mph 
  in the mountains and foothills with local gusts up to 50 mph. 
  Stronger gusts may be possible in wind prone areas such as Jarbo
  Gap.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum daytime humidity of 5 to 20. Maximum
  overnight humidity between 15 and 50 percent. Higher humidity 
  recovery expected in the Central Valley and Delta areas.

* IMPACTS...Numerous wild fires are already occurring. Extreme 
  fire safety precautions should be exercised to prevent any 
  additional fires. Outdoor burning should be avoided.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong wind, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can 
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

Interact with us via social media
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$$
425 
WWUS86 KSTO 072120
RFWSTO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
220 PM PDT Mon Sep 7 2020

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Tonight through Wednesday
Morning Due to Gusty Wind and Low Humidity...

.Locally gusty north to east wind develops later this afternoon,
becoming widespread tonight and continuing into early Wednesday.
Strongest wind expected Tuesday in the Southern Cascades and 
adjacent foothills, and through the Sacramento Valley. Combination
of wind and low humidity will result in critical fire weather 
conditions which may impact ongoing wildfires. Extreme caution 
should be taken to prevent starting additional fires.

CAZ213>221-263-266>269-279-081300-
/O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0007.200908T0500Z-200909T1500Z/
Eastern Portion of Shasta/Trinity NF-
Burney Basin and Northeast Plateau in Shasta County Including
Northwest Lassen NF north of Lassen NP-
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-
Southern Motherlode From 1000 to 3000 Ft. Includes portions of
Calaveras-Tuolumne Unit-Stanislaus NF West of the Sierra Crest-
Southeast Edge Shasta-Trinity NF and Western Portions of Tehama-
Glenn 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-
220 PM PDT Mon Sep 7 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
8 AM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 263,
266, 267, 268, 269, AND 279...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 
  218, 219, 220, 221, 263, 266, 267, 268, 269, and 279. 

* WIND...North to northeast wind 15 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph
  in the Central Valley. North to east wind 20 to 35 mph in the
  mountains and foothills with gusts up to 55 mph. Stronger gusts
  may be possible in wind prone areas such as Jarbo Gap. 

* HUMIDITY...Minimum daytime humidity of 5 to 20. Maximum 
  overnight humidity between 15 and 50 percent. Higher humidity 
  recovery expected in the Central Valley and Delta areas.

* IMPACTS...Numerous wild fires are already occurring. Extreme 
  fire safety precautions should be exercised to prevent any 
  additional fires. Outdoor burning should be avoided.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong wind, 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

$$
619 
WWUS86 KSTO 081000
RFWSTO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
300 AM PDT Tue Sep 8 2020

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today through Wednesday 
Morning Due to Gusty Wind and Low Humidity...

.Gusty north to east wind combined with low humidity will continue
critical fire weather conditions today through Wednesday morning.
These conditions could impact current wildfires, and extreme 
caution should be taken to prevent starting additional fires. 

CAZ213>221-263-266>269-279-090000-
/O.EXT.KSTO.FW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200909T1900Z/
Eastern Portion of Shasta/Trinity NF-
Burney Basin and Northeast Plateau in Shasta County Including
Northwest Lassen NF north of Lassen NP-
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-
Southern Motherlode From 1000 to 3000 Ft. Includes portions of
Calaveras-Tuolumne Unit-Stanislaus NF West of the Sierra Crest-
Southeast Edge Shasta-Trinity NF and Western Portions of Tehama-
Glenn 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-
300 AM PDT Tue Sep 8 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT WEDNESDAY FOR
GUSTY WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 213, 214, 215,
216, 217, 218, 219, 220, 221, 263, 266, 267, 268, 269, AND 279...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 218,
  219, 220, 221, 263, 266, 267, 268, 269, and 279. 

* WIND...North to northeast wind 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45
  mph in the Central Valley. North to east wind 20 to 35 mph in
  the mountains and foothills with gusts up to 55 mph. Stronger
  gusts may be possible in wind prone areas.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum daytime humidity of 5 to 15 percent expected
  with maximum overnight recoveries mostly between 15 and 45 
  percent.

* IMPACTS...Numerous wild fires are already occurring. Extreme 
  fire safety precautions should be exercised to prevent any 
  additional fires. Outdoor burning should be avoided.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong wind, 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

$$
928 
WWUS86 KSTO 082131
RFWSTO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
231 PM PDT Tue Sep 8 2020

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today through Wednesday
Afternoon Due to Gusty Wind and Low Humidity...

.Gusty north to east wind combined with low humidity will
continue critical fire weather conditions today through Wednesday
afternoon. The majority of the gusty winds will diminish during
the morning Wednesday but humidity falling into the single digits
and teens will keep critical fire weather conditions in place for
parts of the area Wednesday afternoon. These conditions will 
impact current wildfires, and extreme caution should be taken to 
prevent starting additional fires.

CAZ213>217-263-266-268-279-091300-
/O.EXT.KSTO.FW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200910T0000Z/
Eastern Portion of Shasta/Trinity NF-
Burney Basin and Northeast Plateau in Shasta County Including
Northwest Lassen NF north of Lassen NP-
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-Southeast Edge Shasta-
Trinity NF and Western Portions of Tehama-Glenn 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)-Eastern Mendocino NF-
231 PM PDT Tue Sep 8 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR
GUSTY WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 213, 214, 215,
216, 217, 263, 266, 268, AND 279...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 213.Fire weather zone 
  214.Fire weather zone 215.Fire weather zone 216.Fire weather 
  zone 217.Fire weather zone 263.Fire weather zone 266.Fire 
  weather zone 268.Fire weather zone 279. 

* WIND...North to northeast wind 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40
  mph in the Central Valley. North to east wind 15 to 30 mph in
  the mountains and foothills with gusts up to 50 mph. Stronger
  gusts may be possible in wind prone areas. Strongest wind
  expected now into the mid part of the overnight.
  

* HUMIDITY...Minimum daytime humidity of 5 to 15 percent 
  expected with maximum overnight recoveries mostly between 15 
  and 45 percent.

* IMPACTS...Numerous wild fires are already occurring. Extreme 
  fire safety precautions should be exercised to prevent any 
  additional fires. Outdoor burning should be avoided.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong wind, 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

$$

CAZ218>221-267-269-091300-
/O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200909T1900Z/
Carquinez Strait and Delta-
Northern San Joaquin Valley in San Joaquin and Stanislaus
Counties Below 1000 ft-
Southern Motherlode From 1000 to 3000 Ft. Includes portions of
Calaveras-Tuolumne Unit-Stanislaus NF West of the Sierra Crest-
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-
231 PM PDT Tue Sep 8 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT WEDNESDAY
FOR GUSTY WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 218, 219, 
220, 221, 267, AND 269...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 218.Fire weather zone 
  219.Fire weather zone 220.Fire weather zone 221.Fire weather 
  zone 267.Fire weather zone 269. 

* WIND...North to northeast wind 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40
  mph in the Central Valley. North to east wind 15 to 30 mph in
  the mountains and foothills with gusts up to 50 mph. Stronger 
  gusts may be possible in wind prone areas. 

* HUMIDITY...Minimum daytime humidity of 5 to 15 percent 
  expected with maximum overnight recoveries mostly between 15 
  and 45 percent.

* IMPACTS...Numerous wild fires are already occurring. Extreme 
  fire safety precautions should be exercised to prevent any 
  additional fires. Outdoor burning should be avoided.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong wind, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

Interact with us via social media
www.facebook.com/nws.sacramento
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$$
471 
WWUS86 KSTO 091032
RFWSTO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
332 AM PDT Wed Sep 9 2020

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions through this Afternoon Due to
Gusty Wind and Low Humidity...

.Gusty north to east winds combined with low humidity will
continue to bring critical fire weather conditions to interior
northern California through this afternoon. The majority of the 
gusty winds will diminish later this morning; however, humidity 
values will fall back into the single digits and teens this
afternoon. These conditions will continue to impact current 
wildfires, and extreme caution should be taken to prevent starting
additional fires.

CAZ213>217-263-266-268-279-091800-
/O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200910T0000Z/
Eastern Portion of Shasta/Trinity NF-
Burney Basin and Northeast Plateau in Shasta County Including
Northwest Lassen NF north of Lassen NP-
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-Southeast Edge Shasta-
Trinity NF and Western Portions of Tehama-Glenn 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)-Eastern Mendocino NF-
332 AM PDT Wed Sep 9 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON FOR GUSTY WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 263, 266, 268, AND 279...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 263,
  266, 268, and 279. 

* WIND...North to northeast wind 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25
  mph in the northern Sacramento Valley. North to east wind 20 to
  35 mph in the mountains and foothills with gusts up to 60 mph.
  Strongest winds before 7 am, then gradually decreasing. 

* HUMIDITY...Minimum daytime humidity of 5 to 15 percent expected
  with maximum overnight recoveries mostly between 15 and 45
  percent. Poorest recovery expected in the foothills, mountains,
  and northern part of the Sacramento Valley. 

* IMPACTS...Numerous wild fires are already occurring. Extreme 
  fire safety precautions should be exercised to prevent any 
  additional fires. Outdoor burning should be avoided.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong wind, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

Interact with us via social media
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$$

CAZ218>221-267-269-091800-
/O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200909T1900Z/
Carquinez Strait and Delta-
Northern San Joaquin Valley in San Joaquin and Stanislaus
Counties Below 1000 ft-
Southern Motherlode From 1000 to 3000 Ft. Includes portions of
Calaveras-Tuolumne Unit-Stanislaus NF West of the Sierra Crest-
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-
332 AM PDT Wed Sep 9 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY FOR
GUSTY WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 218, 219, 220,
221, 267, AND 269...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 218, 219, 220, 221, 267, and
  269. 

* WIND...North to northeast wind 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20
  mph in the southern Sacramento and northern San Joaquin Valleys.
  North to east wind 20 to 35 mph in the mountains and foothills
  with gusts up to 60 mph. Strongest winds before 7 am, then 
  gradually decreasing.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum daytime humidity of 5 to 15 percent expected
  with maximum overnight recoveries mostly between 20 and 60
  percent. Poorest recoveries are expected in the foothills and
  mountains. 

* IMPACTS...Numerous wild fires are already occurring. Extreme 
  fire safety precautions should be exercised to prevent any 
  additional fires. Outdoor burning should be avoided.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong wind, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

Interact with us via social media
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151 
WWUS86 KSTO 091804
RFWSTO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
1104 AM PDT Wed Sep 9 2020

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions through this Afternoon Due to
Gusty Wind and Low Humidity...

.Gusty north to east winds combined with low humidity will
continue to bring critical fire weather conditions to interior
northern California through this afternoon. The majority of the
gusty winds will diminish later this morning; however, humidity
values will fall back into the single digits and teens this
afternoon. These conditions will continue to impact current
wildfires, and extreme caution should be taken to prevent
starting additional fires.

CAZ213>217-263-266-268-279-100000-
/O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200910T0000Z/
Eastern Portion of Shasta/Trinity NF-
Burney Basin and Northeast Plateau in Shasta County Including
Northwest Lassen NF north of Lassen NP-
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-Southeast Edge Shasta-
Trinity NF and Western Portions of Tehama-Glenn 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)-Eastern Mendocino NF-
1104 AM PDT Wed Sep 9 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON FOR GUSTY WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 263, 266, 268, AND 279...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 
  263, 266, 268, and 279. 

* WIND...North to northeast wind 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to
  25 mph in the northern Sacramento Valley. North to east wind 
  20 to 35 mph in the mountains and foothills with gusts up to 
  60 mph. Strongest winds before 7 am, then gradually 
  decreasing. 

* HUMIDITY...Minimum daytime humidity of 5 to 15 percent 
  expectedwith maximum overnight recoveries mostly between 15 
  and 45 percent. Poorest recovery expected in the foothills, 
  mountains, and northern part of the Sacramento Valley.

* IMPACTS...Numerous wild fires are already occurring. Extreme 
  fire safety precautions should be exercised to prevent any 
  additional fires. Outdoor burning should be avoided.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong wind, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

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CAZ218>221-267-269-091915-
/O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200909T1900Z/
Carquinez Strait and Delta-
Northern San Joaquin Valley in San Joaquin and Stanislaus
Counties Below 1000 ft-
Southern Motherlode From 1000 to 3000 Ft. Includes portions of
Calaveras-Tuolumne Unit-Stanislaus NF West of the Sierra Crest-
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-
1104 AM PDT Wed Sep 9 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY FOR
GUSTY WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 218, 219, 220,
221, 267, AND 269...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 218, 219, 220, 221, 267, 
  and269. 

* WIND...North to northeast wind 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 
  20 mph in the southern Sacramento and northern San Joaquin 
  Valleys. North to east wind 20 to 35 mph in the mountains and 
  foothills with gusts up to 60 mph. Strongest winds before 7 
  am, then gradually decreasing.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum daytime humidity of 5 to 15 percent 
  expectedwith maximum overnight recoveries mostly between 20 
  and 60 percent. Poorest recoveries are expected in the 
  foothills and mountains.

* IMPACTS...Numerous wild fires are already occurring. Extreme 
  fire safety precautions should be exercised to prevent any 
  additional fires. Outdoor burning should be avoided.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong wind, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

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086 
WWUS86 KSTO 092018
RFWSTO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
118 PM PDT Wed Sep 9 2020

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions through this Afternoon Due to
Gusty Wind and Low Humidity...

.Gusty north to east winds combined with low humidity will
continue to bring critical fire weather conditions to interior
northern California through this afternoon. Humidity values will 
fall back into the single digits and teens this afternoon. These 
conditions will continue to impact current wildfires, and extreme 
caution should be taken to prevent starting additional fires.

CAZ213>217-263-266-268-279-100000-
/O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200910T0000Z/
Eastern Portion of Shasta/Trinity NF-
Burney Basin and Northeast Plateau in Shasta County Including
Northwest Lassen NF north of Lassen NP-
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-Southeast Edge Shasta-
Trinity NF and Western Portions of Tehama-Glenn 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)-Eastern Mendocino NF-
118 PM PDT Wed Sep 9 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON FOR GUSTY WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 263, 266, 268, AND 279...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 
  263, 266, 268, and 279. 

* WIND...North to northeast wind 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25
  mph in the northern Sacramento Valley. North to east wind 10 to
  20 mph in the mountains and foothills with gusts up to 30 mph. 

* HUMIDITY...Minimum daytime humidity of 5 to 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...Numerous wild fires are already occurring. Extreme 
  fire safety precautions should be exercised to prevent any 
  additional fires. Outdoor burning should be avoided.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong wind, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

&&

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068 
WWUS86 KSTO 100009
RFWSTO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
509 PM PDT Wed Sep 9 2020

CAZ213>217-263-266-268-279-100115-
/O.EXP.KSTO.FW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-200910T0000Z/
Eastern Portion of Shasta/Trinity NF-
Burney Basin and Northeast Plateau in Shasta County Including
Northwest Lassen NF north of Lassen NP-
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-Southeast Edge Shasta-
Trinity NF and Western Portions of Tehama-Glenn 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)-Eastern Mendocino NF-
509 PM PDT Wed Sep 9 2020

...RED FLAG WARNING HAS EXPIRED FOR GUSTY WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 213, 214, 215, 216, 217, 263, 266, 268, AND 279...

Although winds have decreased in the warning area humidities will
remain low with poor humidity recovery until Thursday. 

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this red flag warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Sacramento, CA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this red flag warning went out at Sep 6, 2:30 AM PDT, 11 hours 40 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Sep 6, 2:30 AM PDT, 11 hours 40 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
230 AM PDT Sun Sep 6 2020

.SYNOPSIS...
Dangerous, record-breaking heatwave will impact the region through
the weekend into Tuesday. Critical fire weather concerns will
return Monday night through early Wednesday with north to east
wind and low humidity. Smoke and haze from wildfires will continue
to impact air quality and temperatures.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
600 DM upper high centered over the Great Basin expands NW into
NorCal today resulting in height and thickness rises. Thus AMS
will further heat up today under increased subsidence, however
smoke from wildfires will likely continue to have some impact on
max temperatures. Record highs likely to occur today at select
locations as 850 mb temps rise to around 30-32 deg C. Today looks
to be the hottest day of the heat wave for most locations.

Upper high shifts into Central CA tonight and weakens slightly
into Monday. Record heat continues Monday with most locations
within a degree or two of todays max temps, barring any smoke
influence.

EPAC surface high builds through Oregon into the Great Basin
Monday night into Tuesday as short wave troughing digs into the
Intermountain West. North to east surface wind increases over
interior NorCal late Monday night into Tuesday morning in response
to tightening low level pressure gradient. Given hot temperatures
low RH, and dry fuels, the increased wind will result in critical
fire weather conditions over much of interior NorCal late Monday
night through Tuesday. 850 mb temperatures lower about 1 to 2
Tuesday, but triple digit heat will continue in the Central
Valley. Guidance suggest highs Tuesday will be anywhere from
about 3 to 8 degrees lower, with more significant cooling in the
mountains.

PCH

&&

.EXTENDED DISCUSSION (Thursday THROUGH Sunday)...
Hot and dry pattern continues later in the week as strong ridge
remains over NorCal. Temperatures will remain well above average
(around 10 degrees).

&&

.AVIATION...
VFR conditions will prevail next 24 hours except for widespread
MVFR in the Sacramento Valley and local IFR vicinity wildfires.
Surface wind gusts below 10 kts.

&&

.STO WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Excessive Heat Warning until 6 PM PDT Tuesday for Burney Basin /
Eastern Shasta County-Carquinez Strait and Delta-Central
Sacramento Valley-Motherlode-Mountains Southwestern Shasta
County to Western Colusa County-Northeast Foothills/Sacramento
Valley-Northern Sacramento Valley-Northern San Joaquin Valley-
Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County-Southern Sacramento
Valley-West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada-Western Plumas
County/Lassen Park.

Fire Weather Watch from Monday evening through Wednesday morning
for Burney Basin and Northeast Plateau in Shasta County
Including Northwest Lassen NF north of Lassen NP-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-Northern San
Joaquin Valley in San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties Below 1000
ft-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-Southeast Edge Shasta-Trinity NF and Western
Portions of Tehama-Glenn Unit-Southern Motherlode From 1000 to
3000 Ft. Includes portions of Calaveras-Tuolumne Unit-Southern
Sacramento Valley in Yolo-Sacramento Far Western Placer,
southern Sutter and Solano County Below 1000 Ft-Stanislaus NF
West of the Sierra Crest.

&&

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.