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High Wind Warning 1, NWS Sacramento, CA

January 17, 2021

NWS Sacramento, CA issued this high wind warning at Jan 17, 2021, 1:40 PM PST. It took effect at Jan 18, 2021, 4:00 AM PST. It was in force for 37 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Jan 17, 2021, 1:40 PM PST (21:40 UTC)
In effect from: Jan 18, 2021, 4:00 AM PST
Expired: Jan 19, 2021, 5:17 PM PST
In force: 37 hr
Issued by: NWS Sacramento, CA

The text

As transmitted.

817 
WWUS76 KSTO 172140
NPWSTO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
140 PM PST Sun Jan 17 2021

...Strong Winds over Interior Northern California...

.Strong north to east winds are forecast over interior northern
California beginning late Sunday night and lasting into Tuesday
evening. The winds are expected to be strong enough to damage
trees and cause power outages. The strongest winds forecast to
occur Monday night and Tuesday.

CAZ013-066-172245-
/O.CAN.KSTO.HW.A.0001.210118T0600Z-210120T0300Z/
Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County-
Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley-
Including the cities of Shasta Dam and Paradise
140 PM PST Sun Jan 17 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IS CANCELLED...

Breezy winds are still expected on Monday and Tuesday with gusts
up to 35 mph possible.

$$

CAZ068-069-181400-
/O.UPG.KSTO.HW.A.0001.210118T0800Z-210120T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KSTO.HW.W.0001.210119T0600Z-210120T0300Z/
Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-
West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada-
Including the cities of Chester, Quincy, and Blue Canyon
140 PM PST Sun Jan 17 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM MONDAY TO 7 PM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts 55 to 70 mph.
  Isolated gusts over exposed ridgetops and mountain peaks may 
  exceed 80 mph. 

* WHERE...Western Plumas County/Lassen Park and West Slope 
  Northern Sierra Nevada Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 PM Monday to 7 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Burned trees in recent burn scars will be particularly
  susceptible. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could
  be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ015>018-063-181400-
/O.UPG.KSTO.HW.A.0001.210118T0600Z-210120T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KSTO.WI.Y.0002.210118T1200Z-210120T0300Z/
Northern Sacramento Valley-Central Sacramento Valley-
Southern Sacramento Valley-Carquinez Strait and Delta-
Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County-
Including the cities of Redding, Red Bluff, Chico, Oroville, 
Marysville/Yuba City, Sacramento, Fairfield/Suisun, 
and Alder Springs
140 PM PST Sun Jan 17 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM MONDAY TO 7 PM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Northern Sacramento Valley, Central Sacramento Valley, 
  Southern Sacramento Valley, Carquinez Strait and Delta and 
  Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 7 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and cause power outages. Travel could
  be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong north winds are expected to
  initially develop on the west side of the Sacramento Valley
  early Monday morning. The strongest winds are expected on Monday
  night and Tuesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CAZ019-181400-
/O.UPG.KSTO.HW.A.0001.210118T0600Z-210120T0300Z/
/O.NEW.KSTO.WI.Y.0002.210119T0600Z-210120T0300Z/
Northern San Joaquin Valley-
Including the cities of Stockton and Modesto
140 PM PST Sun Jan 17 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM MONDAY TO 7 PM PST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Northern San Joaquin Valley County.

* WHEN...From 10 PM Monday to 7 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and cause power outages. Travel could
  be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

5 follow-up statements

465 
WWUS76 KSTO 181100
NPWSTO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
300 AM PST Mon Jan 18 2021

...Strong Winds over Interior Northern California...

.Strong north to east winds are forecast over interior northern
California through Tuesday evening. The winds are expected to be 
strong enough to damage trees and cause power outages. The 
strongest winds will occur this morning, and again tonight and
Tuesday.

CAZ068-069-190000-
/O.EXT.KSTO.HW.W.0001.210118T1200Z-210120T0300Z/
Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-
West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada-
Including the cities of Chester, Quincy, and Blue Canyon
300 AM PST Mon Jan 18 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph, 
  strongest tonight and Tuesday.

* WHERE...Western Plumas County/Lassen Park and West Slope
  Northern Sierra Nevada.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines.
  Burned trees in recent burn scars will be particularly
  susceptible. Power outages are possible. Travel could be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ013-066-067-190000-
/O.EXA.KSTO.WI.Y.0002.210118T1200Z-210120T0300Z/
Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County-
Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley-Motherlode-
Including the cities of Shasta Dam, Paradise, Grass Valley, 
and Jackson
300 AM PST Mon Jan 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph. 
  Strongest winds over ridges.

* WHERE...Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County, Northeast
  Foothills/Sacramento Valley and Motherlode.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and
  power lines. Burned trees in recent burn scars will be
  particularly susceptible. Power outages are possible. Travel 
  could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CAZ019-190000-
/O.EXT.KSTO.WI.Y.0002.210118T1200Z-210120T0300Z/
Northern San Joaquin Valley-
Including the cities of Stockton and Modesto
300 AM PST Mon Jan 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
  Strongest winds expected tonight and Tuesday.

* WHERE...Northern San Joaquin Valley.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CAZ015>018-063-190000-
/O.CON.KSTO.WI.Y.0002.210118T1200Z-210120T0300Z/
Northern Sacramento Valley-Central Sacramento Valley-
Southern Sacramento Valley-Carquinez Strait and Delta-
Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County-
Including the cities of Redding, Red Bluff, Chico, Oroville, 
Marysville/Yuba City, Sacramento, Fairfield/Suisun, 
and Alder Springs
300 AM PST Mon Jan 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph.
  Strongest winds expected west of the Sacramento River.

* WHERE...Carquinez Strait and Delta, Southern Sacramento Valley,
  Central Sacramento Valley, Northern Sacramento Valley and
  Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

173 
WWUS76 KSTO 182254
NPWSTO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
254 PM PST Mon Jan 18 2021

...Strong Winds over Interior Northern California...

.Strong north to east winds are forecast over interior northern
California through Tuesday evening. The winds are expected to be
strong enough to damage trees and cause power outages. Some areas
may have stronger winds than earlier this morning, especially 
over the Sierra and foothills, and west side of the Sacramento 
Valley and Solano County. 

CAZ068-069-200030-
/O.CON.KSTO.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T0300Z/
Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-
West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada-
Including the cities of Chester, Quincy, and Blue Canyon
254 PM PST Mon Jan 18 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph.
  Local gusts exceeding 80 mph possible over higher remote peaks
  and exposed ridge tops. 

* WHERE...Western Plumas County/Lassen Park and West Slope 
  Northern Sierra Nevada Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ013-015>019-063-066-067-200030-
/O.CON.KSTO.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T0300Z/
Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County-
Northern Sacramento Valley-Central Sacramento Valley-
Southern Sacramento Valley-Carquinez Strait and Delta-
Northern San Joaquin Valley-
Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County-
Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley-Motherlode-
Including the cities of Shasta Dam, Redding, Red Bluff, Chico, 
Oroville, Marysville/Yuba City, Sacramento, Fairfield/Suisun, 
Stockton, Modesto, Alder Springs, Paradise, Grass Valley, 
and Jackson
254 PM PST Mon Jan 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Local
  gusts up to around 50 mph possible on the west side of the
  Sacramento Valley and into Solano County.  

* WHERE...Northern San Joaquin Valley, Carquinez Strait and 
  Delta, Southern Sacramento Valley, Central Sacramento Valley, 
  Northern Sacramento Valley, Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta 
  County, Motherlode, Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley and 
  Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

607 
WWUS76 KSTO 191045
NPWSTO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
245 AM PST Tue Jan 19 2021

CAZ068-069-200000-
/O.CON.KSTO.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T0300Z/
Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-
West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada-
Including the cities of Chester, Quincy, and Blue Canyon
245 AM PST Tue Jan 19 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...East winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. Local
  gusts over 90 mph possible over higher peaks and exposed
  ridgetops. Strongest winds this morning with a gradual decrease
  in wind expected this afternoon.

* WHERE...Western Plumas County/Lassen Park and West Slope
  Northern Sierra Nevada.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult
  with road closures likely, especially on secondary roads, due 
  to fallen trees.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ013-015>019-063-066-067-200000-
/O.CON.KSTO.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T0300Z/
Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County-
Northern Sacramento Valley-Central Sacramento Valley-
Southern Sacramento Valley-Carquinez Strait and Delta-
Northern San Joaquin Valley-
Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County-
Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley-Motherlode-
Including the cities of Shasta Dam, Redding, Red Bluff, Chico, 
Oroville, Marysville/Yuba City, Sacramento, Fairfield/Suisun, 
Stockton, Modesto, Alder Springs, Paradise, Grass Valley, 
and Jackson
245 AM PST Tue Jan 19 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Local
  gusts up to 55 mph possible over the foothills along the 
  western edge of the Sacramento Valley

* WHERE...Northern San Joaquin Valley, Carquinez Strait and Delta,
  Southern Sacramento Valley, Central Sacramento Valley, Northern
  Sacramento Valley, Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County,
  Motherlode, Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley and Mountains
  Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

383 
WWUS76 KSTO 192342
NPWSTO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
342 PM PST Tue Jan 19 2021

...Strong Winds Continue into the Evening over Northern 
California...

.Strong north to northeast will continue into the evening, but 
will decrease later this evening over northern California. Very
strong winds over the West Slope of the Northern Sierra Nevada
will decrease after midnight. 


CAZ068-200300-
/O.CAN.KSTO.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T0300Z/
/O.EXA.KSTO.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T0300Z/
Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-
Including the cities of Chester and Quincy
342 PM PST Tue Jan 19 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with local gusts up to 50 
  mph.

* WHERE...Western Plumas County/Lassen Park County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CAZ069-200800-
/O.EXT.KSTO.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T0800Z/
West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada-
Including the city of Blue Canyon
342 PM PST Tue Jan 19 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with local gusts over 80 mph this
  evening, decreasing to 40 mph or less after midnight. 

* WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada County.

* WHEN...Until midnight PST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around
trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of
your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if
you must drive.

&&

$$

CAZ013-015>019-063-066-067-200300-
/O.CON.KSTO.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T0300Z/
Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County-
Northern Sacramento Valley-Central Sacramento Valley-
Southern Sacramento Valley-Carquinez Strait and Delta-
Northern San Joaquin Valley-
Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County-
Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley-Motherlode-
Including the cities of Shasta Dam, Redding, Red Bluff, Chico, 
Oroville, Marysville/Yuba City, Sacramento, Fairfield/Suisun, 
Stockton, Modesto, Alder Springs, Paradise, Grass Valley, 
and Jackson
342 PM PST Tue Jan 19 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM PST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Northern San Joaquin Valley, Carquinez Strait and 
  Delta, Southern Sacramento Valley, Central Sacramento Valley, 
  Northern Sacramento Valley, Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta 
  County, Motherlode, Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley and 
  Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

467 
WWUS76 KSTO 200117
NPWSTO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
517 PM PST Tue Jan 19 2021

CAZ069-200800-
/O.CAN.KSTO.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210120T0800Z/
/O.NEW.KSTO.WI.Y.0003.210120T0117Z-210120T0800Z/
West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada-
Including the city of Blue Canyon
517 PM PST Tue Jan 19 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT PST TONIGHT...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
  decreasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph or less after
  midnight for favored wind prone areas. Isolated gusts to 90 mph
  this evening over the peaks, decreasing to 50 mph or less after
  midnight.

* WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada County.

* WHEN...Until midnight PST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may 
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

CAZ013-015>019-063-066>068-200230-
/O.CAN.KSTO.WI.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-210120T0300Z/
Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County-
Northern Sacramento Valley-Central Sacramento Valley-
Southern Sacramento Valley-Carquinez Strait and Delta-
Northern San Joaquin Valley-
Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County-
Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley-Motherlode-
Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-
Including the cities of Shasta Dam, Redding, Red Bluff, Chico, 
Oroville, Marysville/Yuba City, Sacramento, Fairfield/Suisun, 
Stockton, Modesto, Alder Springs, Paradise, Grass Valley, 
Jackson, Chester, and Quincy
517 PM PST Tue Jan 19 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Winds have decreased this evening therefore the wind advisory has
been cancelled. Local gusty winds will persist this evening for
favored locations in the mountains and foothills.

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Sacramento, CA issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Jan 17, 1:40 PM PST	Wind Advisory	STO		52 hr

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Sources

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