Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued October 10 at 10:16AM PDT until October 12 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 10, 2026 - 10:16am
Expires:
October 11, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SUNDAY TO 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...
The National Weather Service in Sacramento CA has issued a Red Flag
Warning.
* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of the Sacramento Valley and adjacent
foothills
* TIMING...From 7 AM Sunday to 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.
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. It is important to have multiple ways to
receive information from authorities.
Area Description:
South-Central Shasta County Including Redding Metro; Northern Sacramento Valley in Tehama County; Central Glenn County Including Interstate 5
Forcast Office:
NWS Sacramento CA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov