Weather
Red Flag Warning, Wind Advisory Issued For North Bay
BREAKING: Fire danger is extremely high due to strong winds and dry weather conditions, according to the National Weather Service.
NORTH BAY, CA – The strong winds and dry weather conditions that propelled the deadly wildfires in Wine Country will return Wednesday night and Thursday, prompting the National Weather Service to issue both a red flag warning and wind advisory for the North Bay.
The red flag warning will be in effect from 5 p.m. Wednesday through 5 p.m. Thursday for the North Bay hills and mountains. The wind advisory will be in effect during the same time for the North Bay mountains.
The highest threat is in the Napa County hills as well as around Mount Saint Helena and the hills of Marin around Mount Tamalpais, according to weather officials. Any fires that start will likely spread rapidly.
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"Low humidity and gusty northerly winds will combine with dry fuels to produce critical fire weather conditions, especially in higher elevations of the North and East Bay hills and mountains," weather officials said.
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Critical fire weather conditions over North Bay thru the day per @NWSSPC. Red Flag/Wind Advisory go in effect 5pm. Very high fire danger! pic.twitter.com/daBAjBva1l
— NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) October 11, 2017
With strong winds expected for the region, Pacific Gas and Electric Company warned residents to be alert near fallen trees and branches. Residents were also urged to report and stay away from downed power lines.
"Although speeds will not be as high as the wind event on Sunday, wind gust could be strong enough to topple trees and powerlines," weather officials said.
Also see:
- Northern California Wildfire Latest: Death Toll Climbs, Acres Burn
- Wildfires Cause 'Unprecedented Levels' Of Air Pollution In Bay Area
- SMART Continues Free Train Service Through Sunday
- North Bay Wildfires Close Schools In Marin County
Updated Red Flag Warning and Wind Advisory Information for later today. VERY HIGH FIRE DANGER! #cawx #northbay #napa #sonoma pic.twitter.com/K3dIA9qJf2
— NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) October 11, 2017
High winds expected. Be alert near fallen trees/branches. Report downed lines to 911. Stay away, keep others away. https://t.co/FJ7u1EO40Z pic.twitter.com/PZNISUgdXz
— PG&E (@PGE4Me) October 11, 2017
Northerly winds will increase through the day on Wednesday. Red flag warning for the North Bay Mountains. #cafire #napa #sonoma pic.twitter.com/Wd5rSJf9Ba
— NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) October 11, 2017
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