One product issued by NWS for: 5 Miles SE Chico CA
Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sacramento CA 230 AM PDT Fri Jul 26 2024 CAZ214>216-266-268-270600- /O.CON.KSTO.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240727T0600Z/ Burney Basin and Northeast Plateau in Shasta County Including Northwest Lassen NF north of Lassen NP- Northern Sacramento Valley to Southern Tehama County Line Below 1000 Ft- Central Sacramento Valley in Glenn, Colusa, Yuba, Northern Sutter, and Butte County Below 1000 Ft- Northern Sierra Foothills from 1000 to 3000 Ft. Includes portions of Shasta-Trinity and Butte Units- Northern Sierra Including Lassen NP and Plumas and Lassen NF/S West of the Sierra Crest (West of Evans Peak-Grizzly Peak- Beckworth Peak)- 230 AM PDT Fri Jul 26 2024 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WIND AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE ZONES 214,215,216,266 AND 268... * Winds...Southerly wind 15-20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Wind decreases this evening. * Humidity...Minimum daytime relative humidity of 10 to 20 percent expected. * Highest Threat...Northern and Central Sacramento Valley and adjacent foothills. * Impacts...The combination of gusty wind and lower humidity can cause new fire starts and ongoing wildfires to grow rapidly and dangerously 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 wind, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Follow all instructions from local officials and be ready to evacuate if ordered to do so. && $$ http://weather.gov/sacramento