California Severe Red Flag Warning | Effective 10/16/2026 10:38

Headline: 
Red Flag Warning issued October 16 at 10:38AM PDT until October 16 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Event: 
Red Flag Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 16, 2026 - 10:38am
Expires: 
October 16, 2026 - 11:45am
Description: 
The strongest north-northeasterly winds are beginning to diminish this morning and will continue to do so through the afternoon across the North Bay Interior Mountains. Therefore, the Red Flag Warning will be allowed to expire at 11 AM PDT. However, near critical fire weather conditions will persist through Saturday due to weak offshore winds and poor humidity values in the higher elevations.
Area Description: 
North Bay Interior Mountains
Forcast Office: 
NWS San Francisco CA
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov