...Strong north to east winds Friday through Saturday...

.North to east winds will increase across interior Northern
California Friday morning. The strongest winds will be in the
Northern Sierra and western Plumas County mountains Friday
afternoon through Saturday morning, with damaging gusts up to 50
to 70+ mph possible. For the Valley, the strongest winds will be
concentrated in the western portion of the Sacramento and northern
San Joaquin Valleys, especially near the Delta region and
extending into the Sacramento and Stockton metro areas, through
Friday evening. The main impacts will be in the mountains.
Residents and those with outdoor recreation plans should be
prepared for downed trees and tree limbs, local power outages, and
difficult driving conditions.

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM PST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 35 to 40 mph
expected.

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM Friday to 7 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs and weakened trees could be blown down and a few power
outages may result. Travel could be difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Avoid forested areas as gusty winds could
blow down trees and branches. Stay clear of power lines. Secure
outdoor objects.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

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