Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 8 at 9:18AM PDT until June 11 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 8, 2026 - 9:18am
Expires:
June 9, 2026 - 12:15pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from
11 AM Wednesday to 5 PM PDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is
no longer in effect.
* Winds...North winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts 30 to 40 mph,
strongest along the far western Sacramento Valley.
* Humidity...Daytime minimum humidities of 9 to 15%; Overnight
maximum relative humidities 25 to 50%
* Highest Threat...Along and west of the Interstate 5 corridor
in the Sacramento Valley.
* Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can
cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity. Outdoor
burning is not recommended
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
South-Central Shasta County Including Redding Metro; Northern Sacramento Valley in Tehama County; Central Glenn County Including Interstate 5; Eastern Glenn County; Butte County Below 1000 ft; Central Colusa County Including Interstate 5; Eastern Colusa County; Sutter and Yuba Counties Below 1000 ft; Western Yolo County Including Capay Valley and Interstate 505; Central Yolo and Northeast Solano Counties Including Woodland and Davis
Forcast Office:
NWS Sacramento CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov