Red Flag Warning Extended For North Bay Mountains

MARIN COUNTY, CA – A Red Flag Warning in effect for the North Bay mountains has been extended through Tuesday evening because the risk of wildfires will be extremely high, according to the National Weather Service.

A Red Flag Warning, which is issued when critical fire weather conditions are occurring or will occur shortly, was extended until 5 p.m. Tuesday for the North Bay mountains. Weather officials said a Red Flag Warning also remains in effect until 11 p.m. Monday for the East Bay hills.

In the North Bay, the warning was prompted by a forecast for gusty offshore winds and low humidity. Weather officials said gusty winds will reduce the area's moisture and low humidity at night and in the early morning hours will do a poor job of replacing it.

The greatest threats will be to elevations above 1,000 feet. Weather officials said any fire that starts will likely spread quickly.

Outdoor burning is discouraged. Downed power lines in remote areas will likely cause a fire to start, weather officials said.

Bay City News Service and Kristina Houck/Patch contributed to this report.

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