Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 11:44AM PDT until May 18 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
* Winds...North winds 20 to 30 mph. Gusts 35 to 45 mph, locally
up to 50 mph around the Delta and the western Sacramento
Valley.
* Humidity...Daytime minimum humidities of 7 to 15%. Overnight
maximum relative humidities of 20 to 55%.
* Highest Threat...Along and west of the Interstate 5 corridor in
the Sacramento Valley. Strongest winds are expected tonight
through Sunday.
* Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can
cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.
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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.