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High Wind Warning 2, NWS Sacramento, CA

January 25, 2021

NWS Sacramento, CA issued this high wind warning at Jan 25, 2021, 2:59 PM PST. It took effect at Jan 26, 2021, 8:00 PM PST. It was in force for 12 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 25, 2021, 2:59 PM PST (22:59 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 26, 2021, 8:00 PM PST
Expired
Jan 27, 2021, 8:00 AM PST
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Sacramento, CA

The text

As transmitted.

924 
WWUS76 KSTO 252259
NPWSTO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
259 PM PST Mon Jan 25 2021

CAZ015>019-066-067-261500-
/O.UPG.KSTO.HW.A.0002.210127T0800Z-210127T2000Z/
/O.NEW.KSTO.HW.W.0002.210127T0800Z-210127T2000Z/
/O.CON.KSTO.HZ.W.0001.210126T1000Z-210126T1700Z/
Northern Sacramento Valley-Central Sacramento Valley-
Southern Sacramento Valley-Carquinez Strait and Delta-
Northern San Joaquin Valley-Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley-
Motherlode-
Including the cities of Redding, Red Bluff, Chico, Oroville, 
Marysville/Yuba City, Sacramento, Fairfield/Suisun, Stockton, 
Modesto, Paradise, Grass Valley, and Jackson
259 PM PST Mon Jan 25 2021

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM PST
TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TUESDAY NIGHT TO
NOON PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southerly winds 35 to 45 mph
  with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Hard Freeze Warning,
  sub-freezing temperatures as low as the lower to mid 20s 
  expected with durations as long as 10 to 12 hours in colder 
  locations. 

* WHERE...Sacramento Valley, Carquinez Strait and Delta, Northern
  San Joaquin Valley and surrounding foothills.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from late Tuesday night to
  noon PST Wednesday. For the Hard Freeze Warning, from 2 AM to 9
  AM PST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines.
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Frost and 
  freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation 
  and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

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.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$
5 follow-up statements
165 
WWUS76 KSTO 261010
NPWSTO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
210 AM PST Tue Jan 26 2021

CAZ015>019-066-067-262300-
/O.EXT.KSTO.HW.W.0002.210127T0400Z-210127T2000Z/
/O.CON.KSTO.HZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210126T1700Z/
Northern Sacramento Valley-Central Sacramento Valley-
Southern Sacramento Valley-Carquinez Strait and Delta-
Northern San Joaquin Valley-Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley-
Motherlode-
Including the cities of Redding, Red Bluff, Chico, Oroville, 
Marysville/Yuba City, Sacramento, Fairfield/Suisun, Stockton, 
Modesto, Paradise, Grass Valley, and Jackson
210 AM PST Tue Jan 26 2021

...HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PST THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON
PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, southerly winds 35 to 45 mph 
  with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Hard Freeze Warning, 
  sub-freezing temperatures as low as the lower to mid 20s 
  expected with durations as long as 10 to 12 hours in colder 
  locations.

* WHERE...Sacramento Valley, Carquinez Strait and Delta, 
  Northern San Joaquin Valley and surrounding foothills.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 
  noon PST Wednesday. For the Hard Freeze Warning, until 9 AM 
  PST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. 
  Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be 
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Frost and 
  freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation 
  and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

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.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&

$$
645 
WWUS76 KSTO 261650
NPWSTO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
850 AM PST Tue Jan 26 2021

CAZ015>019-066-067-270600-
/O.EXP.KSTO.HZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210126T1700Z/
/O.CON.KSTO.HW.W.0002.210127T0400Z-210127T2000Z/
Northern Sacramento Valley-Central Sacramento Valley-
Southern Sacramento Valley-Carquinez Strait and Delta-
Northern San Joaquin Valley-Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley-
Motherlode-
Including the cities of Redding, Red Bluff, Chico, Oroville, 
Marysville/Yuba City, Sacramento, Fairfield/Suisun, Stockton, 
Modesto, Paradise, Grass Valley, and Jackson
850 AM PST Tue Jan 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON PST WEDNESDAY...
...HARD FREEZE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Sacramento Valley, Carquinez Strait and Delta, 
  Northern San Joaquin Valley and surrounding foothills.

* WHEN...For the High Wind Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 
  noon PST Wednesday. For the Hard Freeze Warning, until 9 AM 
  PST this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
494 
WWUS76 KSTO 262253
NPWSTO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
253 PM PST Tue Jan 26 2021

CAZ015>019-066-067-271330-
/O.CON.KSTO.HW.W.0002.210127T0400Z-210127T2000Z/
Northern Sacramento Valley-Central Sacramento Valley-
Southern Sacramento Valley-Carquinez Strait and Delta-
Northern San Joaquin Valley-Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley-
Motherlode-
Including the cities of Redding, Red Bluff, Chico, Oroville, 
Marysville/Yuba City, Sacramento, Fairfield/Suisun, Stockton, 
Modesto, Paradise, Grass Valley, and Jackson
253 PM PST Tue Jan 26 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
NOON PST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Sacramento Valley, Carquinez Strait and Delta, 
  Northern San Joaquin Valley, and the surrounding foothills.

* WHEN...8 PM this evening to noon PST Wednesday.

* 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.

&&

$$
872 
WWUS76 KSTO 270953
NPWSTO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
153 AM PST Wed Jan 27 2021

CAZ015>019-066-067-271600-
/O.EXT.KSTO.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210127T1600Z/
Northern Sacramento Valley-Central Sacramento Valley-
Southern Sacramento Valley-Carquinez Strait and Delta-
Northern San Joaquin Valley-Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley-
Motherlode-
Including the cities of Redding, Red Bluff, Chico, Oroville, 
Marysville/Yuba City, Sacramento, Fairfield/Suisun, Stockton, 
Modesto, Paradise, Grass Valley, and Jackson
153 AM PST Wed Jan 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected. 

* WHERE...Sacramento Valley, Carquinez Strait and Delta, 
  Northern San Joaquin Valley, and the surrounding foothills. 

* WHEN...Until 8 AM this morning.

* 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.

&&

$$
190 
WWUS76 KSTO 271602
NPWSTO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
802 AM PST Wed Jan 27 2021

CAZ015>019-066-067-271715-
/O.EXP.KSTO.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210127T1600Z/
Northern Sacramento Valley-Central Sacramento Valley-
Southern Sacramento Valley-Carquinez Strait and Delta-
Northern San Joaquin Valley-Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley-
Motherlode-
Including the cities of Redding, Red Bluff, Chico, Oroville, 
Marysville/Yuba City, Sacramento, Fairfield/Suisun, Stockton, 
Modesto, Paradise, Grass Valley, and Jackson
802 AM PST Wed Jan 27 2021

...HIGH WIND WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

Strong winds have decreased this morning, so the High Wind 
Warning will be allowed to expire at 8am. Localized gusts up to 
35 to 45 mph are possible through tomorrow, especially in the 
mountains and foothills. However, widespread strong winds are no 
longer expected.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 25, 2:15 AM PSTHigh Wind WatchSTO13 hr
Jan 25, 2:15 AM PSTHard Freeze WarningSTO31 hr
Jan 25, 3:09 PM PSTFlash Flood WatchSTO3 days

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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.