...Gusty North to East Winds into this Afternoon...

.Gusty northerly winds have developed over northern California
this morning as a system passes to our northeast. The strongest
winds will be over the west side of the Sacramento Valley,
Coastal Range foothills, and Sierra gaps, canyons, and peaks this
morning.

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Northerly winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...Sacramento Valley, Northern San Joaquin Valley, Delta,
and West Side Foothills from Shasta to Colusa Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 PM Thursday to 5 PM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result. Gusty winds could impact high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...These strong and gusty winds will result
in critical fire weather conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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...Red Flag Warning for Gusty Winds and Low Humidity Continues
through this Evening...

.Gusty winds continue today combined with low relative humidity
values, resulting in critical fire weather conditions. The strongest
winds are expected early this morning into the afternoon,
concentrated along the west side of the Sacramento Valley and the
Coastal Range foothills. Winds will gradually subside this evening.
While winds will be lighter on Saturday, afternoon humidity values
will remain low in the single digits or teens.

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 213, 215,
216, 217, 218, 219, 263, 266, AND 279...

* WIND...Northerly winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
Gusts in northeast/southwest-oriented canyons/gaps up to 60 mph.
Strongest winds through early this afternoon.

* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidities 5 to 12 percent during the
afternoon.

* GREATEST THREAT...West side of the Sacramento Valley mainly
along and west of Interstate 5, Coastal Range foothills, and
Sierra foothill canyons/gaps.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop may 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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