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Red Flag Warning 2, NWS Sacramento, CA

May 7, 2021

NWS Sacramento, CA issued this red flag warning at May 7, 2021, 12:14 PM PDT. It took effect at May 7, 2021, 11:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 4 days. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
May 7, 2021, 12:14 PM PDT (19:14 UTC)
In effect from
May 7, 2021, 11:00 PM PDT
Expired
May 11, 2021, 12:50 PM PDT
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS Sacramento, CA

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410 
WWUS86 KSTO 071914
RFWSTO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
1214 PM PDT Fri May 7 2021

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Late Tonight Through Monday 
Afternoon For Elevations Below 2000 Feet...

.Widespread gusty north to northeast winds, low humidity and 
unseasonably dry fuels will result in critical fire weather 
conditions over portions of the Central Valley, Delta and 
surrounding foothills below 2000 feet. The strongest winds are 
expected along the west side of the Sacramento Valley and through 
favorably oriented gaps and canyons in the surrounding foothills. 
Lighter wind expected Tuesday, but hot and dry weather conditions
will continue.

CAZ213-215>217-263-266-267-279-081430-
/O.UPG.KSTO.FW.A.0002.210508T1500Z-210511T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KSTO.FW.W.0002.210508T0600Z-210511T0100Z/
Eastern Portion of Shasta/Trinity NF-
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 Motherlode From 1000 to 3000 Ft. Includes portions of
Nevada-Yuba-Placer-Amador and ElDorado Units-Eastern Mendocino NF-
1214 PM PDT Fri May 7 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 PM PDT
MONDAY FOR GUSTY WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 
213, 215, 216, 217, 263, 266, 267, AND 279...

The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 11 PM this evening to 6 PM PDT
Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. 

* WIND...North to northeast 10 to 25 mph with local gusts up to 35
  to 40 mph. Strongest winds expected west of Interstate 5 and 
  into the Coastal Range, and through favorably oriented gaps and 
  canyons in the foothills. 

* HUMIDITY...Minimum daytime humidity in the single digits or
  teens. Areas of poor to moderate overnight humidity recovery 
  only to 25 to 30 percent. 

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 
  Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Increasing northerly winds later tonight is
  forecast to lower humidity mainly west of I-5 and through
  locally favored gaps and canyons in the lower elevations.
  Conditions expected to develop over areas east of I-5 during 
  the day on Saturday.

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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CAZ218>220-081430-
/O.UPG.KSTO.FW.A.0002.210508T1500Z-210511T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KSTO.FW.W.0002.210508T1500Z-210511T0100Z/
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-
1214 PM PDT Fri May 7 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM SATURDAY TO 6 PM PDT
MONDAY FOR GUSTY WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 
218, 219, AND 220...

The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 8 AM Saturday to 6 PM PDT
Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. 

* WIND...Northwest to north 10 to 20 mph with local gusts up to 35
  mph in the Valley and Delta; northwest to northeast 6 to 12 mph
  with local gusts to 25 mph in the Mother Lode. 

* HUMIDITY...Minimum daytime humidity in the single digits or
  teens. Areas of poor to moderate overnight humidity recovery to
  35 to 45 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.

&&

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10 follow-up statements
327 
WWUS86 KSTO 080930
RFWSTO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
230 AM PDT Sat May 8 2021

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Through Monday Afternoon For 
Elevations Below 2000 Feet...

.Widespread gusty north to east wind, low humidity and 
unseasonably dry fuels will result in critical fire weather 
conditions over portions of the Central Valley, Delta and 
surrounding foothills below 2000 feet. The strongest winds are 
expected along the west side of the Sacramento Valley and through 
favorably oriented gaps and canyons in the surrounding foothills. 
Lighter wind expected Tuesday, but hot and dry weather conditions 
will continue.

CAZ213-215>217-263-266-267-279-082300-
/O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210511T0100Z/
Eastern Portion of Shasta/Trinity NF-
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 Motherlode From 1000 to 3000 Ft. Includes portions of
Nevada-Yuba-Placer-Amador and ElDorado Units-Eastern Mendocino NF-
230 AM PDT Sat May 8 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT MONDAY FOR
GUSTY WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 213, 215, 216,
217, 263, 266, 267, AND 279...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 213, 215, 216, 217, 263, 266,
  267, AND 279 for elevations below 2000 feet.

* WIND...North to east 10 to 25 mph with local gusts up to 40 mph.
  Strongest wind expected west of Interstate 5 and into the 
  Coastal Range, and through favorably oriented gaps and canyons 
  in the foothills. 

* HUMIDITY...Minimum daytime humidity in the single digits or
  teens. Poor to moderate overnight humidity recovery of 25 to 45
  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
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$$

CAZ218>220-082300-
/O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0002.210508T1500Z-210511T0100Z/
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-
230 AM PDT Sat May 8 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM PDT MONDAY FOR GUSTY WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER 
ZONES 218, 219, AND 220...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 218, 219, and 220 for 
  elevations below 2000 feet.

* WIND...Northwest to north 10 to 20 mph with local gusts up to 35
  mph in the Central Valley and Delta. Northeast to east wind up
  to 15 mph with local gusts to 25 mph in the Motherlode.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum daytime humidity in the single digits or
  teens. Areas of poor to moderate overnight humidity recovery of 
  35 to 45 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
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$$
603 
WWUS86 KSTO 081045
RFWSTO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
345 AM PDT Sat May 8 2021

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Through Monday Afternoon For
Elevations Below 2000 Feet...

.Gusty north to east wind, low humidity and unseasonably dry 
fuels will result in critical fire weather conditions over 
portions of the Central Valley, Delta and surrounding foothills 
below 2000 feet. The strongest winds are expected along the west 
side of the Sacramento Valley and through favorably oriented gaps 
and canyons in the surrounding foothills. Lighter wind expected 
Tuesday, but hot and dry weather conditions will continue.

CAZ218>220-082300-
/O.EXT.KSTO.FW.W.0002.210508T1045Z-210511T0100Z/
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-
345 AM PDT Sat May 8 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT MONDAY FOR GUSTY
WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 218, 219, AND 220...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 218, 219, and 220 for
  elevations below 2000 feet..

* WIND...Northwest to north wind 10 to 25 mph with local gusts up
  to 40 mph in the Delta and Northern San Joaquin Valley.
  Northeast to east wind up to 15 mph with local gusts to 30 mph 
  in the Motherlode.
 
* HUMIDITY...Minimum daytime humidity in the single digits or 
  teens. Areas of poor to moderate overnight humidity recovery 
  of 35 to 45 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
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$$

CAZ213-215>217-263-266-267-279-082300-
/O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210511T0100Z/
Eastern Portion of Shasta/Trinity NF-
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 Motherlode From 1000 to 3000 Ft. Includes portions of
Nevada-Yuba-Placer-Amador and ElDorado Units-Eastern Mendocino NF-
345 AM PDT Sat May 8 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT MONDAY FOR
GUSTY WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 213, 215, 216,
217, 263, 266, 267, AND 279...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 213, 215, 216, 217, 263, 266,
  267 and 279 for elevations below 2000 feet. 

* WIND...North to east 10 to 25 mph with local gusts up to 40 
  mph. Strongest wind expected west of Interstate 5 and into 
  the Coastal Range, and through favorably oriented gaps and 
  canyons in the foothills. 

* HUMIDITY...Minimum daytime humidity in the single digits or 
  teens. Poor to moderate overnight humidity recovery of 25 to 
  45 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

$$
645 
WWUS86 KSTO 082131
RFWSTO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
231 PM PDT Sat May 8 2021

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Through Monday Afternoon For
Elevations Below 2000 Feet...

.Gusty north to east wind, low humidity and unseasonably dry
fuels will continue to bring critical fire weather conditions 
over portions of the Central Valley, Delta and surrounding 
foothills below 2000 feet. The strongest winds are expected along 
the west side of the Sacramento Valley and through favorably 
oriented gaps and canyons in the surrounding foothills. Lighter 
wind expected Tuesday, but hot and dry weather conditions will 
continue.

CAZ213-215>220-263-266-267-279-091215-
/O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210511T0100Z/
Eastern Portion of Shasta/Trinity NF-
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-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-Eastern Mendocino NF-
231 PM PDT Sat May 8 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT MONDAY FOR
GUSTY WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 213, 215, 216,
217, 218, 219, 220, 263, 266, 267, AND 279...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 213, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219,
  220, 263, 266, 267 and 279 for elevations below 2000 feet.

* WIND...North to east 10 to 25 mph with local gusts up to 40 
  mph. Strongest wind expected west of Interstate 5 and into 
  the Coastal Range, and through favorably oriented gaps and 
  canyons in the foothills.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum daytime humidity in the single digits or 
  teens. Poor to moderate overnight humidity recovery of 25 to 
  45 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
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$$
495 
WWUS86 KSTO 090930
RFWSTO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
230 AM PDT Sun May 9 2021

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Through Monday Afternoon For
Elevations Below 2000 Feet...

.Gusty north to east wind, low humidity and unseasonably dry
fuels will continue critical fire weather conditions over 
portions of the Central Valley, Delta and surrounding foothills 
below 2000 feet. Strongest winds expected along the west side of 
the Sacramento Valley and through favorably oriented gaps and 
canyons in the surrounding foothills. Some breezy wind continues
Tuesday, then lighter wind midweek.

CAZ213-215>220-263-266-267-279-092300-
/O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210511T0100Z/
Eastern Portion of Shasta/Trinity NF-
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-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-Eastern Mendocino NF-
230 AM PDT Sun May 9 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT MONDAY FOR
GUSTY WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 213, 215, 216,
217, 218, 219, 220, 263, 266, 267, AND 279...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 213, 215, 216, 217, 218, 219,
  220, 263, 266, 267, and 279 for elevations below 2000 feet.

* WIND...North to east 10 to 25 mph with local gusts up to 40 
  mph. Strongest wind expected west of Interstate 5 and into 
  the Coastal Range, and through favorably oriented gaps and 
  canyons in the foothills.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum daytime humidity in the single digits or 
  teens. Poor to moderate overnight humidity recovery of 25 to 
  45 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
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111 
WWUS86 KSTO 091913
RFWSTO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
1213 PM PDT Sun May 9 2021

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Through Tuesday Afternoon for
Elevations Below 2000 Feet...

.Gusty north to east wind, low humidity and unseasonably dry
fuels will continue critical fire weather conditions over
portions of the Valley, Delta and surrounding foothills below 
2000 feet. Strongest winds expected along the west side of the 
Sacramento Valley and through favorably oriented gaps and canyons 
in the surrounding foothills through early Tuesday. Breezy winds 
continue through the day Tuesday over the western side of the 
Valley and the Delta, along with very low afternoon humidity 
levels. Winds weaken Tuesday night and become onshore for mid to 
late week, with humidity levels trending up.

CAZ215>219-263-279-101200-
/O.EXT.KSTO.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210512T0100Z/
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-Southeast Edge Shasta-
Trinity NF and Western Portions of Tehama-Glenn Unit-
Eastern Mendocino NF-
1213 PM PDT Sun May 9 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR GUSTY
WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 215, 216, 217, 218, 
219, 263, AND 279...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 263
  and 279 for elevations below 2000 feet.

* WIND...North to east 10 to 25 mph with local gusts up to 40 mph.
  Strongest wind expected through early Tuesday, west of 
  Interstate 5 and into the Coastal Range. Breezy winds continue 
  through Tuesday afternoon.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum daytime humidity in the single digits or 
  teens. Lowest humidity levels expected Tuesday afternoon. Poor 
  to moderate overnight humidity recovery of 25 to 45 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
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$$

CAZ213-220-266-267-101200-
/O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210511T0100Z/
Eastern Portion of Shasta/Trinity NF-
Southern Motherlode From 1000 to 3000 Ft. Includes portions of
Calaveras-Tuolumne 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-
1213 PM PDT Sun May 9 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT MONDAY FOR
GUSTY WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 213, 220, 266,
AND 267...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 213, 220, 266, and 267.

* WIND...North to east 10 to 25 mph with local gusts up to 40 
  mph. Strongest wind expected west of Interstate 5 and into 
  the Coastal Range, and through favorably oriented gaps and 
  canyons in the foothills.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum daytime humidity in the single digits or 
  teens. Poor to moderate overnight humidity recovery of 25 to 
  45 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
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$$
931 
WWUS86 KSTO 100930
RFWSTO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
230 AM PDT Mon May 10 2021

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Through Tuesday Afternoon for
Elevations Below 2000 Feet...

.Gusty north to east wind, low humidity and unseasonably dry
fuels will continue critical fire weather conditions over
portions of the Valley, Delta and surrounding foothills below
2000 feet. Strongest winds expected along the west side of the
Sacramento Valley, and through favorably oriented gaps and 
canyons in the surrounding foothills, through early Tuesday. 
Breezy winds continue through the day Tuesday over the western 
side of the Valley and the Delta, along with very low afternoon 
humidity levels. Winds weaken Tuesday night and become onshore for
mid to late week, with humidity levels trending up.

CAZ213-220-266-267-102300-
/O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210511T0100Z/
Eastern Portion of Shasta/Trinity NF-
Southern Motherlode From 1000 to 3000 Ft. Includes portions of
Calaveras-Tuolumne 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-
230 AM PDT Mon May 10 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 213, 220,
266, AND 267...

* AFFECTED AREA...Southern Cascade and northern Sierra foothills
  below 2000 feet elevation.

* WIND...North to east 15 to 25 mph with local gusts up to 40 mph.
  Strongest wind expected through favorably oriented gaps and 
  canyons in the foothills.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum daytime humidity of 10 to 15 percent. Poor
  overnight humidity recovery of 20 to 35 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
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$$

CAZ215>219-263-279-102300-
/O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210512T0100Z/
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-Southeast Edge Shasta-
Trinity NF and Western Portions of Tehama-Glenn Unit-
Eastern Mendocino NF-
230 AM PDT Mon May 10 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR
GUSTY WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 215, 216, 217,
218, 219, 263, AND 279...

* AFFECTED AREA...Sacramento Valley, Delta, northern San Joaquin
  Valley and surrounding terrain below 2000 feet elevation.

* WIND...North to east 10 to 25 mph with local gusts up to 40 mph.
  Strongest wind expected through early Tuesday, west of
  Interstate 5 and into the Coast Range. Breezy winds continue 
  through Tuesday afternoon.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum daytime humidity in the single digits or  
  teens. Poor to moderate overnight humidity recovery of 20 to 50 
  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
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187 
WWUS86 KSTO 102023
RFWSTO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
123 PM PDT Mon May 10 2021

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Through Tuesday Afternoon for
Elevations Below 2000 Feet...

.Gusty north to east wind, low humidity and unseasonably dry
fuels will continue critical fire weather conditions over
portions of the Valley, Delta and surrounding foothills below
2000 feet. Strongest winds expected along the west side of the
Sacramento Valley through early Tuesday. Breezy winds continue on  
Tuesday over the western side of the Valley and the Delta, along 
with very low afternoon humidity levels. Winds weaken Tuesday 
night and become onshore for mid to late week, with humidity 
levels trending up.

CAZ213-220-266-267-110100-
/O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210511T0100Z/
Eastern Portion of Shasta/Trinity NF-
Southern Motherlode From 1000 to 3000 Ft. Includes portions of
Calaveras-Tuolumne 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-
123 PM PDT Mon May 10 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 213, 220,
266, AND 267...

* AFFECTED AREA...Southern Cascade and northern Sierra foothills
  below 2000 feet elevation.

* WIND...North to east 15 to 25 mph with local gusts up to 40 mph. 

* HUMIDITY...Minimum daytime humidity of 10 to 15 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.

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CAZ215>219-263-279-110430-
/O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210512T0100Z/
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-Southeast Edge Shasta-
Trinity NF and Western Portions of Tehama-Glenn Unit-
Eastern Mendocino NF-
123 PM PDT Mon May 10 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR
GUSTY WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 215, 216, 217,
218, 219, 263, AND 279...

* AFFECTED AREA...Sacramento Valley, Delta, northern San Joaquin
  Valley and surrounding terrain below 2000 feet elevation.

* WIND...North to east 10 to 20 mph with local gusts up to 30 
  mph. Strongest wind expected through early Tuesday, west of 
  Interstate 5 and into the Coast Range. Breezy winds continue 
  through Tuesday afternoon.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum daytime humidity in the single digits or 
  teens. Poor to moderate overnight humidity recovery of 20 to 
  50 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.

&&

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$$
048 
WWUS86 KSTO 110153
RFWSTO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
653 PM PDT Mon May 10 2021

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Through Tuesday Afternoon for
Elevations Below 2000 Feet...

.Gusty north to east wind, low humidity and unseasonably dry
fuels will continue critical fire weather conditions over
portions of the Valley, Delta and surrounding foothills below
2000 feet. Strongest winds expected along the west side of the
Sacramento Valley through early Tuesday. Breezy winds continue on
Tuesday over the western side of the Valley and the Delta, along
with very low afternoon humidity levels. Winds weaken Tuesday
night and become onshore for mid to late week, with humidity
levels trending up.

CAZ215>219-263-279-111400-
/O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210512T0100Z/
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-Southeast Edge Shasta-
Trinity NF and Western Portions of Tehama-Glenn Unit-
Eastern Mendocino NF-
653 PM PDT Mon May 10 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR
GUSTY WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 215, 216, 217,
218, 219, 263, AND 279...

* AFFECTED AREA...Sacramento Valley, Delta, northern San Joaquin 
  Valley and surrounding terrain below 2000 feet elevation. 

* WIND...North to east 10 to 20 mph with local gusts up to 30 
  mph. Strongest wind expected through early Tuesday, west of 
  Interstate 5 and into the Coast Range. Breezy winds continue 
  through Tuesday afternoon.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum daytime humidity in the single digits or 
  teens. Poor to moderate overnight humidity recovery of 20 to 
  50 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.

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692 
WWUS86 KSTO 110930
RFWSTO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
230 AM PDT Tue May 11 2021

...Critical Fire Weather Conditions Through the Afternoon for 
Elevations Below 2000 Feet...

.Gusty north to east wind, low humidity and unseasonably dry
fuels will continue elevated to locally critical fire weather 
conditions today over portions of the Central Valley, Delta and 
surrounding foothills below 2000 feet.

CAZ215>219-263-279-120100-
/O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210512T0100Z/
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-Southeast Edge Shasta-
Trinity NF and Western Portions of Tehama-Glenn Unit-
Eastern Mendocino NF-
230 AM PDT Tue May 11 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM PDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 215, 216, 
217, 218, 219, 263, AND 279...

* AFFECTED AREA...Sacramento Valley, Delta, northern San Joaquin 
  Valley and surrounding terrain below 2000 feet elevation.

* WIND...Northerly 10 to 20 mph with local gusts up to 30 mph.
  Strongest wind expected this morning with lighter winds this
  afternoon.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity in the single digits to mid teens.

* 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.

&&

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$$
033 
WWUS86 KSTO 111950
RFWSTO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
1250 PM PDT Tue May 11 2021

CAZ215>219-263-279-112100-
/O.CAN.KSTO.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210512T0100Z/
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-Southeast Edge Shasta-
Trinity NF and Western Portions of Tehama-Glenn Unit-
Eastern Mendocino NF-
1250 PM PDT Tue May 11 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR GUSTY WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY 
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 215, 216, 217, 218, 219, 263, AND 279...

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

Gusty winds have decreased early this afternoon and the Red Flag
Warning has been cancelled. Extremely dry conditions remain and
fire safety should continue to be practiced. 

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