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High Wind Watch 3, NWS Sacramento, CA

October 8, 2021

NWS Sacramento, CA issued this high wind watch at Oct 8, 2021, 2:07 PM PDT. It took effect at Oct 11, 2021, 5:00 AM PDT. It was in force for .

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Issued
Oct 8, 2021, 2:07 PM PDT (21:07 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 11, 2021, 5:00 AM PDT
Expired
Oct 10, 2021, 2:57 AM PDT
In force
Issued by
NWS Sacramento, CA

The text

As transmitted.

815 
WWUS76 KSTO 082107
NPWSTO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
207 PM PDT Fri Oct 8 2021

...Strong Winds across Portions of Interior Northern CA...

.Strong north winds are forecast across portions of interior
northern California beginning late Sunday night and lasting into 
Tuesday afternoon. The strongest winds are forecast to occur early
Monday morning into Tuesday morning, especially along the west 
side of the Sacramento Valley and the Delta. The winds are 
expected to be strong enough to damage trees and cause power 
outages. 

CAZ016>019-091400-
/O.NEW.KSTO.HW.A.0003.211011T1200Z-211012T1200Z/
Central Sacramento Valley-Southern Sacramento Valley-
Carquinez Strait and Delta-Northern San Joaquin Valley-
Including the cities of Chico, Oroville, Marysville/Yuba City, 
Sacramento, Fairfield/Suisun, Stockton, and Modesto
207 PM PDT Fri Oct 8 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM EARLY MONDAY MORNING THROUGH 
EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
  possible. Local gusts up to 50+ mph possible on the west side 
  of the Valley and the Delta.

* WHERE...Portions of the Central and Southern Sacramento Valley,
  Carquinez Strait and Delta and Northern San Joaquin Valley.

* WHEN...Early Monday morning through early Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines
  and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$
3 follow-up statements
449 
WWUS76 KSTO 090929
NPWSTO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
229 AM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021

...Strong Winds across Portions of Interior Northern CA...

.Strong north winds are forecast across portions of interior
northern California late Sunday night into Tuesday afternoon. The
strongest winds are forecast to occur late Sunday night into late
Monday night, especially along the west side of the Sacramento 
Valley and the Delta. The winds are expected to be strong enough 
to damage trees and cause power outages.

CAZ016>019-100000-
/O.CON.KSTO.HW.A.0003.211011T1200Z-211012T1200Z/
Central Sacramento Valley-Southern Sacramento Valley-
Carquinez Strait and Delta-Northern San Joaquin Valley-
Including the cities of Chico, Oroville, Marysville/Yuba City, 
Sacramento, Fairfield/Suisun, Stockton, and Modesto
229 AM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT
THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...North to northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 
  45 mph possible. Local gusts up to 50+ mph possible on the west 
  side of the Valley and the Delta.

* WHERE...Portions of the Central and Southern Sacramento Valley,
  Carquinez Strait and Delta and Northern San Joaquin Valley.

* WHEN...From late Sunday night through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines
  and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$
372 
WWUS76 KSTO 092117
NPWSTO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
217 PM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021

...Strong Winds across Portions of Interior Northern CA...

.Strong north winds are forecast across portions of interior
northern California late Sunday night into Tuesday afternoon. The
strongest winds are forecast to occur early Monday morning into 
early Tuesday morning, especially along the west side of the 
Sacramento Valley and the Delta. The winds are expected to be 
strong enough to damage trees and cause power outages.

CAZ016>019-101600-
/O.CON.KSTO.HW.A.0003.211011T1200Z-211012T1200Z/
Central Sacramento Valley-Southern Sacramento Valley-
Carquinez Strait and Delta-Northern San Joaquin Valley-
Including the cities of Chico, Oroville, Marysville/Yuba City, 
Sacramento, Fairfield/Suisun, Stockton, and Modesto
217 PM PDT Sat Oct 9 2021

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM EARLY MONDAY MORNING
THROUGH EARLY TUESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...North to northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 
  45 mph possible. Local gusts up to 50+ mph possible on the west 
  side of the Valley and the Delta.

* WHERE...Portions of the Central and Southern Sacramento 
  Valley, Carquinez Strait and Delta and Northern San Joaquin 
  Valley.

* WHEN...Early Monday morning through early Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines 
  and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

&&

$$
630 
WWUS76 KSTO 100957
NPWSTO

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
257 AM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...Strong Winds across Portions of Interior Northern CA...

.Strong north winds are forecast across portions of interior
northern California late tonight into Tuesday afternoon. The 
strongest winds are forecast to occur late tonight through late 
Monday night, especially along the west side of the Sacramento 
Valley and the Delta. The winds are expected to be strong enough 
to cause power outages and damage trees. Driving will be difficult
for high profile vehicles.

CAZ016>018-110000-
/O.UPG.KSTO.HW.A.0003.211011T1200Z-211012T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSTO.WI.Y.0015.211011T0600Z-211012T0600Z/
Central Sacramento Valley-Southern Sacramento Valley-
Carquinez Strait and Delta-
Including the cities of Chico, Oroville, Marysville/Yuba City, 
Sacramento, and Fairfield/Suisun
257 AM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...North to northwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45
  mph expected. Local gusts from 50 to 55 mph possible.

* WHERE...Central Sacramento Valley, Southern Sacramento Valley 
  and Carquinez Strait and Delta Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Tree limbs could be blown down and power outages may
  result. 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.

&&

$$

CAZ019-110000-
/O.UPG.KSTO.HW.A.0003.211011T1200Z-211012T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSTO.WI.Y.0015.211011T1200Z-211012T0600Z/
Northern San Joaquin Valley-
Including the cities of Stockton and Modesto
257 AM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...North to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 
  50 mph expected.

* WHERE...Northern San Joaquin Valley.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 11 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Tree limbs could be blown down and power outages may
  result. 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.

&&

$$

CAZ015-063-110000-
/O.NEW.KSTO.WI.Y.0015.211011T0600Z-211012T0600Z/
Northern Sacramento Valley-
Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County-
Including the cities of Redding, Red Bluff, and Alder Springs
257 AM PDT Sun Oct 10 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 PM PDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Northern Sacramento Valley and Mountains Southwestern 
  Shasta County to Western Colusa County Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Tree limbs could be blown down and power outages may
  result. 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.

&&

$$

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