Weather
Red Flag Warning Issued For Napa, Sonoma Counties
Forecast officials warn of "critical fire weather conditions" throughout the North Bay.
NAPA and SONOMA COUNTIES, CA – A red flag warning is in effect in Napa, Sonoma and Marin counties through Thursday at 5 p.m. due to hot, dry and windy conditions expected in the region, according to the National Weather Service.
The most hazardous conditions in the San Francisco Bay Area are expected to be in the North Bay mountains, as well as the East Bay hills, Diablo Range and the Santa Cruz Mountains, according to the weather service. A red flag warning is issued when a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fires.
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly, and residents are urged to refrain from any outdoor burning, officials said.
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Red Flag Warning in effect for higher elevations of the N and E Bay and Santa Cruz Mts. #cawx #cafire pic.twitter.com/JqrisvXONj
— NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) September 19, 2018
Red Flag Warning has been issued for N Bay Mts, E Bay Hills and Santa Cruz Mts for gusty NE winds and low relative humidity tonight and Thursday. Critical fire weather conditions expected. #cawx details https://t.co/D1uvjyTf4j pic.twitter.com/Y2iDfwMEvb
— NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) September 19, 2018
Warming and drying conditions will get underway today with more widespread 80s across the interior. A Fire Weather Watch remains in effect for the North Bay Mountains (mainly eastern Napa County) due to increased northerly winds and low relative humidity. #CAwx #BayAreawx pic.twitter.com/K2FkCw7nUY
— NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) September 19, 2018
--Bay City News contributed to this report/Photo courtesy Autumn Johnson/ Patch
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