The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from 5 AM Saturday to 8 PM PDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* Winds...North winds 20 to 30 mph. Gusts 35 to 45 mph, locally up to 50 mph around the Delta and the far western Sacramento Valley.
* Humidity...Daytime minimum humidities of 7 to 15%; Overnight maximum relative humidities 30 to 55%.
* Highest Threat...Along and west of the Interstate 5 corridor in the Sacramento Valley. Strongest winds are expected Saturday night through Sunday.
* Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity. 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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