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Red Flag Warning 1, NWS Sacramento, CA

May 1, 2021

NWS Sacramento, CA issued this red flag warning at May 1, 2021, 1:59 PM PDT. It took effect at May 2, 2021, 11:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 51 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
May 1, 2021, 1:59 PM PDT (20:59 UTC)
In effect from
May 2, 2021, 11:00 AM PDT
Expired
May 4, 2021, 2:21 PM PDT
In force
51 hr
Issued by
NWS Sacramento, CA

The text

As transmitted.

002 
WWUS86 KSTO 012059
RFWSTO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
159 PM PDT Sat May 1 2021

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Sunday into Tuesday Due to 
Gusty Wind and Low Humidity...

.Gusty north to east wind develops over portions of the Central
Valley, Delta, and surrounding foothills Sunday and persists into
Tuesday afternoon. Combined with low humidity, this will result
in potential critical fire weather conditions. Strongest wind
forecast along the west side of the Sacramento Valley. Lighter
wind expected Wednesday.

CAZ215>219-266-267-021300-
/O.UPG.KSTO.FW.A.0001.210502T1800Z-210505T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KSTO.FW.W.0001.210502T1800Z-210505T0000Z/
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-
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-
159 PM PDT Sat May 1 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SUNDAY TO 5 PM PDT
TUESDAY FOR GUSTY WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 
215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 266, AND 267...

The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM Sunday to 5 PM PDT
Tuesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. 

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 266,
  and, 267. 

* WIND...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph, strongest
  west of Interstate 5 and along the foothills of the Coastal
  Range. 

* HUMIDITY...Minimum daytime humidity 9 to 20 percent. Maximum 
  overnight humidity generally between 30 and 60 percent, locally 
  lower. 

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  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.

&&

Interact with us via social media
www.facebook.com/nws.sacramento
www.twitter.com/nwssacramento

$$
6 follow-up statements
841 
WWUS86 KSTO 020930
RFWSTO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
230 AM PDT Sun May 2 2021

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Today into Tuesday Due to 
Gusty Wind and Low Humidity...

.Gusty north to east wind expected over portions of the Central 
Valley, Delta, and surrounding foothills today into Tuesday 
afternoon. Combined with low humidity, this will result in 
potential critical fire weather conditions. Strongest wind 
forecast along the west side of the Sacramento Valley. Lighter 
wind expected Wednesday.

CAZ215>219-266-267-022300-
/O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0001.210502T1800Z-210505T0000Z/
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-
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-
230 AM PDT Sun May 2 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
5 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR GUSTY WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONES 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 266, AND 267...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 266,
  and 267. 

* WIND...North 10 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph, strongest 
  west of Interstate 5 and along the foothills of the Coastal 
  Range.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum daytime humidity 7 to 20 percent. Maximum
  overnight humidity generally between 30 and 55 percent, locally
  lower.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  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.

&&

Interact with us via social media
www.facebook.com/nws.sacramento
www.twitter.com/nwssacramento

$$
450 
WWUS86 KSTO 022057
RFWSTO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
157 PM PDT Sun May 2 2021

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Continue into Tuesday Due to 
Gusty Wind and Low Humidity...

.Gusty north to east wind expected over portions of the Central
Valley, Delta, and surrounding foothills today into Tuesday
afternoon. Combined with low humidity, this will result in
critical fire weather conditions. Strongest wind forecast along 
the west side of the Sacramento Valley. Lighter wind expected 
Wednesday.

CAZ215>219-266-267-031400-
/O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210505T0000Z/
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-
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-
157 PM PDT Sun May 2 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR
GUSTY WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 215, 216, 217,
218, 219, 266, AND 267...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 266,
  and 267.  

* WIND...North 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, locally up to
  40 mph. Strongest wind expected west of Interstate 5 and along 
  the foothills of the Coastal Range.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum daytime humidity 7 to 20 percent. Maximum 
  overnight humidity generally between 30 and 55 percent, 
  locally lower.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  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.

&&

Interact with us via social media
www.facebook.com/nws.sacramento
www.twitter.com/nwssacramento

$$
879 
WWUS86 KSTO 031000
RFWSTO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
300 AM PDT Mon May 3 2021

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Continue into Tuesday Due to
Gusty Wind and Low Humidity...

.Gusty north to east wind expected over portions of the Central
Valley, Delta, and surrounding foothills today into Tuesday
afternoon. Combined with low humidity, this will result in
critical fire weather conditions. Strongest wind forecast along
the west side of the Sacramento Valley. Lighter wind expected
Wednesday.

CAZ215>219-266-267-032300-
/O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210505T0000Z/
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-
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-
300 AM PDT Mon May 3 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR
GUSTY WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 215, 216, 217,
218, 219, 266, AND 267...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 
  266, and 267. 

* WIND...North 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, locally up
  to 40 mph. Strongest wind expected west of Interstate 5 and 
  along the foothills of the Coastal Range. 

* HUMIDITY...Minimum daytime humidity 7 to 20 percent. Maximum 
  overnight humidity generally between 30 and 55 percent, 
  locally lower.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  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.

&&

Interact with us via social media
www.facebook.com/nws.sacramento
www.twitter.com/nwssacramento

$$
000 
WWUS86 KSTO 032104
RFWSTO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
204 PM PDT Mon May 3 2021

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Continue into Tuesday Due to
Gusty Wind and Low Humidity...

.Gusty north to east wind expected to continue over portions of 
the Central Valley, Delta, and surrounding foothills into Tuesday 
afternoon. Combined with low humidity, this will result in 
critical fire weather conditions. Strongest wind forecast along 
the west side of the Sacramento Valley. Lighter wind expected by 
Wednesday.

CAZ215>219-266-267-041200-
/O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210505T0000Z/
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-
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-
204 PM PDT Mon May 3 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR
GUSTY WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 215, 216, 217,
218, 219, 266, AND 267...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 
  266, and 267. 

* WIND...North 10 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, locally up 
  to 40 mph. Strongest wind expected west of Interstate 5 and 
  along the foothills of the Coastal Range.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum daytime humidity 7 to 20 percent. Maximum 
  overnight humidity generally between 30 and 55 percent, 
  locally lower.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  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.

&&

Interact with us via social media
www.facebook.com/nws.sacramento
www.twitter.com/nwssacramento

$$
471 
WWUS86 KSTO 041000
RFWSTO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
300 AM PDT Tue May 4 2021

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Continue Today Due to Gusty 
Wind and Low Humidity...

.Gusty north to east wind combined with low humidity will continue
critical fire weather conditions today over portions of the 
Central Valley, Delta, and surrounding foothills. Strongest wind 
forecast along the west side of the Sacramento Valley. Locally 
gusty wind lingers tonight with lighter wind expected Wednesday.

CAZ215>219-266-267-050000-
/O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210505T0000Z/
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-
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-
300 AM PDT Tue May 4 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON FOR GUSTY WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 
215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 266, AND 267...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 266,
  and 267. 

* WIND...North 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, locally up to
  35 mph. Strongest wind expected west of Interstate 5 and along
  the foothills of the Coastal Range this morning. 

* HUMIDITY...Minimum daytime humidity 8 to 20 percent. 

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  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.

&&

Interact with us via social media
www.facebook.com/nws.sacramento
www.twitter.com/nwssacramento

$$
503 
WWUS86 KSTO 042121
RFWSTO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
221 PM PDT Tue May 4 2021

CAZ215>219-266-267-042230-
/O.CAN.KSTO.FW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210505T0000Z/
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-
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-
221 PM PDT Tue May 4 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR GUSTY WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY 
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 266, AND 267...

The National Weather Service in Sacramento has cancelled the Red
Flag Warning. 

Winds continue to decrease this afternoon...therefore the Red 
Flag Warning has been cancelled.

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www.twitter.com/nwssacramento

$$

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