Advisory: Red Flag Warning 11:00AM Friday until 11:00PM Saturday (North S.F. Bay)
Just received the following Nixle alert ...
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RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR GUSTY NORTH WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE NORTH BAY MOUNTAINS AND EAST BAY HILLS
The National Weather Service in San Francisco has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM Friday to 11 PM PDT Saturday.
Gusty northerly winds coupled with hot temperatures and low humidity values Friday through Saturday evening... .High pressure will build inland and bring a combination of gusty northerly winds, hot temperature and low humidity values late morning Friday through Saturday evening. The areas of greatest concern will be located in higher terrain of northern and eastern Napa County. Any fire starts may spread rapidly in these conditions. Avoid activities that may lead to fire ignition, including lawn work, driving on grass, tossing cigarettes, lighting campfire or fireworks, especially during Friday and Saturday afternoons.
* WIND...Northerly winds of 20-25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. Isolated highest terrain could see locally higher winds.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity readings of 10 to 20% will be common during the day. Overnight humidity recoveries will be poor and less than 30%.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning or other activities that may lead to fire creation is not recommended.
* HIGHEST THREAT...Elevations above 1000 feet, especially in the extreme northern and eastern portions of the North Bay Mountains
* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTH BAY MOUNTAINS
Instructions: 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.
