Marin County, North Bay Under Red Flag Warning And Heat Advisory

NORTH BAY, CA – With hot temperatures, low humidity and gusty winds expected this weekend, the National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for parts of the San Francisco Bay Area, including the North Bay.

The red flag warning is in effect from 11 a.m. Saturday through 8 p.m. Sunday for the North Bay mountains and East Bay hills, according to the National Weather Service in San Francisco. Residents are urged to refrain from any outdoor fires or burns, as any wildfires that develop will spread quickly.

"A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly," NWS officials said. "A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior."

Due to the red flag warning, all watershed land use permits have been suspended, according to the Marin Municipal Water District. No fires or barbecues will be permitted.

Mt. Tamalpais watershed lands are closed to public motor vehicle traffic on Sky Oaks Road beyond the Sky Oaks Ranger Station, Natalie Coffin Greene Park and the Leo Cronin parking lot gate.

The red flag warning is accompanied by a heat advisory from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday for much of the Bay Area. Novato and San Rafael were among the cities included in the advisory.

Widespread temperatures in the mid 90s to low 100s in the impacted areas are expected, according to the National Weather Service. NWS officials warned of moderate to high risk of heat-related illness, especially for vulnerable populations during the day Saturday.

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