Severe Expected Likely High Wind Warning High Wind Warning issued December 24 at 9:24AM PST until December 25 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA Dec 24, 9:24 AM → Dec 25, 4:00 PM WHAT: South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. WHERE: Carquinez Strait and Delta, Sacramento Valley, Motherlode,Northeast Foothills, and Northern San Joaquin Valley. WHEN: Until 4 PM PST Thursday. IMPACTS: Strong winds and saturated soils could blow down treesand power lines resulting in widespread power outages. Strongwinds will cause impacts to loose and unsecured items, includingtemporary structures and holiday decorations. Difficult travelconditions are expected, especially for high profile vehicles. ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Lull in activity through today, with strongwind gusts expected tonight into Thursday. + Read More Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Take time now to prepare for potential power outages. Updated: Dec 24, 10:54 AM Source: NWS Alert
Severe Future Possible Flood Watch Flood Watch issued December 23 at 11:34AM PST until December 26 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA Dec 23, 11:34 AM → Dec 26, 4:00 PM WHAT: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to bepossible. WHERE: A portion of northern California, including the followingareas, the Sacramento Valley, northern San Joaquin Valley, Deltaregion, Sierra Nevada and adjacent foothills, and Coastal Range. WHEN: Through Friday afternoon. IMPACTS: Excessive runoff will result in rises along area rivers,creeks, streams. Small streams and creeks may rise out of theirbanks. Flooding may occur in low-lying, poor drainage, and urbanareas. Mudslides and rockslides may occur in mountain and foothillareas. ADDITIONAL DETAILS: - Periods of moderate to heavy rain are forecast the week ofChristmas. Debris flows are not expected over recent burnscars in northern California, but do anticipate enhancedrunoff in/below scars.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood + Read More You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Updated: Dec 24, 10:54 AM Source: NWS Alert
Severe Future Possible High Wind Watch High Wind Watch issued December 22 at 10:25AM PST until December 26 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA Dec 23, 4:00 PM → Dec 26, 4:00 PM WHAT: South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. WHERE: Carquinez Strait and Delta, Sacramento Valley, Motherlode,Northeast Foothills, and Northern San Joaquin Valley. WHEN: From Tuesday afternoon through Friday afternoon. IMPACTS: Strong winds and saturated soils could blow down treesand power lines resulting in widespread power outages. Strongwinds may cause impacts to unsecured items, including temporarystructures and holiday decorations. Travel could be difficult,especially for high profile vehicles. ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Strongest wind gusts expected in the northernSacramento Valley and adjacent foothills on Wednesday. + Read More Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates. Updated: Dec 23, 3:37 AM Source: NWS Alert