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 trees
and power lines resulting in widespread power outages. Strong
winds will cause impacts to loose and unsecured items, including
temporary structures and holiday decorations. Difficult travel
conditions are expected, especially for high profile vehicles.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Lull in activity through today, with strong
wind gusts expected tonight into Thursday.

A series of warm atmospheric rivers will bring moderate to heavy
rain to the Valley, foothills, and mountains the week of Christmas.
The prolonged period of rain will bring the risk of flooding to the
Sacramento Valley, northern San Joaquin Valley, northern Sierra
Nevada and adjacent foothills, as well as the Coastal Range.

WHAT: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

WHERE: A portion of northern California, including the following
areas, Carquinez Strait and Delta, Sacramento Valley, Motherlode,
Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County,
Northeast Foothills, Northern San Joaquin Valley, and Shasta Lake
Area / Northern Shasta County .

WHEN: Through Friday afternoon.

IMPACTS: Excessive runoff will result in rises along area rivers,
creeks, streams. Small streams and creeks may rise out of their
banks. Flooding may occur in low-lying, poor drainage, and urban
areas. Mudslides and rockslides may occur in mountain and foothill
areas.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS:
- Periods of moderate to heavy rain are forecast the week of
Christmas. Debris flows are not expected over recent burn
scars in northern California, but do anticipate enhanced
runoff in/below scars.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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 trees
and power lines resulting in widespread power outages. Strong
winds may cause impacts to unsecured items, including temporary
structures and holiday decorations. Travel could be difficult,
especially for high profile vehicles.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Strongest wind gusts expected in the northern
Sacramento Valley and adjacent foothills on Wednesday.