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Red Flag Warning 8, NWS Sacramento, CA

August 26, 2021

NWS Sacramento, CA issued this red flag warning at Aug 26, 2021, 9:49 AM PDT. It took effect at Aug 27, 2021, 5:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 30 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Aug 26, 2021, 9:49 AM PDT (16:49 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 27, 2021, 5:00 AM PDT
Expired
Aug 28, 2021, 11:00 AM PDT
In force
30 hr
Issued by
NWS Sacramento, CA

The text

As transmitted.

727 
WWUS86 KSTO 261649
RFWSTO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
949 AM PDT Thu Aug 26 2021

...Red Flag Warning Friday morning through Saturday morning for 
portions of the Sacramento Valley and surrounding foothills...

.Gusty northerly winds will develop early Friday morning across 
the northern half of the Sacramento Valley and surrounding 
foothill terrain. There may be a brief decrease in winds Friday 
evening before locally gusty winds return late Friday night through
Saturday morning. These winds when combined with low humidity and
extremely dry fuels will lead to critical fire weather 
conditions.

CAZ213-215-216-263-266-279-271200-
/O.UPG.KSTO.FW.A.0005.210827T1500Z-210828T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KSTO.FW.W.0008.210827T1200Z-210828T1800Z/
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-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-Eastern Mendocino NF-
949 AM PDT Thu Aug 26 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO 11 AM PDT
SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 
213, 215, 216, 263, 266, AND 279...

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 The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. 

* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of the Northern and Central Sacramento
  Valley and adjacent foothills. This includes the McFarland Fire.
  Fire weather zones 213, 215, 216, 263, 266, and 279.

* WIND...Northerly winds of 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 25 to 35
  mph. The winds develop early Friday morning and continue into 
  Saturday morning. Strongest winds are expected Friday morning 
  into mid-afternoon along the west side of the Sacramento Valley 
  and adjacent foothills. 

* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity of 7 to 15 percent expected with 
  poor overnight recovery.

* IMPACTS...Any active fires or new 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

$$
4 follow-up statements
854 
WWUS86 KSTO 271000
RFWSTO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
300 AM PDT Fri Aug 27 2021

...Red Flag Warning In Effect From 5 AM PDT Today Through 
Saturday 11 AM PDT For Gusty Wind and Low Humidity in the Northern
and Central Sacramento Valley and Surrounding Foothills...

.Gusty northerly wind develops this morning across the northern
and central Sacramento Valley and surrounding foothills. Combined
with low humidity and dry fuels, this will result in critical 
fire weather conditions. Wind may decrease this evening before 
increasing again Saturday morning. Cooling with higher humidity
expected Sunday into early next week as onshore flow increases.

CAZ213-215-216-263-266-279-272300-
/O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0008.210827T1200Z-210828T1800Z/
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-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-Eastern Mendocino NF-
300 AM PDT Fri Aug 27 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM EARLY THIS
MORNING TO 11 AM PDT SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 213, 215, 216, 263, 266, AND 279...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 213, 215, 216, 263, 266, and
  279.

* WIND...Northerly wind 10 to 20 mph with local gusts 25 to 35 
  mph. Strongest wind expected this morning into the afternoon 
  along the west side of the Sacramento Valley and adjacent 
  foothills.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity of 7 to 15 percent expected with 
  moderate to poor overnight recovery.

* IMPACTS...Any active fires or new 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

$$
960 
WWUS86 KSTO 272045
RFWSTO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
145 PM PDT Fri Aug 27 2021

...Red Flag Warning In Effect Through Saturday 11 AM PDT For Gusty 
Wind and Low Humidity in the Northern and Central Sacramento Valley 
and Surrounding Foothills...

.Gusty northerly wind continues across the northern and central 
Sacramento Valley and surrounding foothills this afternoon. Wind may 
decrease this evening before increasing again Saturday morning. 
Combined with low humidity and dry fuels, this will result in 
critical fire weather conditions. Cooling with higher humidity 
expected Sunday into early next week as onshore flow increases.

CAZ213-215-216-263-266-279-281200-
/O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210828T1800Z/
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-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-Eastern Mendocino NF-
145 PM PDT Fri Aug 27 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT SATURDAY
FOR GUSTY WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 213, 215, 
216, 263, 266, AND 279...

* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of the Northern and Central Sacramento
  Valley and adjacent foothills. This includes the McFarland Fire.
  Fire weather zones 213, 215, 216, 263, 266, and 279.

* WIND...Northerly wind 10 to 20 mph with local gusts 25 to 35
  mph. Strongest wind expected through this afternoon along the 
  west side of the Sacramento Valley and adjacent foothills.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity of 7 to 15 percent expected with 
  moderate to poor overnight recovery.

* IMPACTS...Any active fires or new 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

$$
038 
WWUS86 KSTO 281000
RFWSTO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
300 AM PDT Sat Aug 28 2021

...Red Flag Warning In Effect Through 11 AM PDT This Morning For 
Gusty Wind and Low Humidity in the Northern and Central Sacramento
Valley and Surrounding Foothills...

.Areas of gusty northerly wind combined with low humidity and dry
fuels will continue critical fire weather conditions this morning 
over portions of the northern and central Sacramento Valley and 
surrounding foothills. Cooling with higher humidity and increased
onshore flow expected Sunday into early next week.

CAZ213-215-216-263-266-279-281800-
/O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210828T1800Z/
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-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-Eastern Mendocino NF-
300 AM PDT Sat Aug 28 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT THIS
MORNING FOR GUSTY WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 
213, 215, 216, 263, 266, AND 279...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 213, 215, 216, 263, 266, AND
  279.

* WIND...Northerly wind 10 to 15 mph with local gusts to 25 mph.
  Strongest wind expected along the west side of the Sacramento 
  Valley and adjacent foothills. Wind decreases this afternoon.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum daytime humidity of 7 to 15 percent expected
  with moderate to poor overnight recovery.

* IMPACTS...Any active fires or new 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

$$
562 
WWUS86 KSTO 281802
RFWSTO

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
1102 AM PDT Sat Aug 28 2021

CAZ213-215-216-263-266-279-281915-
/O.EXP.KSTO.FW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-210828T1800Z/
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-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-Eastern Mendocino NF-
1102 AM PDT Sat Aug 28 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING HAS EXPIRED FOR GUSTY WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY 
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 213, 215, 216, 263, 266, AND 279...

Winds have subsided for most locations this morning, so the Red 
Flag Warning has been allowed to expire. However, locally gusty 
winds will continue this afternoon along with very low daytime 
relative humidities with poor to moderate overnight recoveries. 
Therefore, locally critical fire weather concerns are possible 
through the afternoon.

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

$$

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