...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT MONDAY DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SHASTA METRO, N. SAC VALLEY IN TEHAMA COUNTY, AND CENTRAL GLENN CO & INTERSTATE 5...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 124, 142, and 144.
* TIMING...Until 5 AM PDT Monday.
* WINDS...North to northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30-40 mph. Strongest winds expected Sunday morning.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 15 to 25 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will 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. It is important to have multiple ways to receive information from authorities.
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