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Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 2:11AM PDT until May 18 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA
Winds...North winds 20 to 30 mph. Gusts 35 to 45 mph, locally up to 50 mph around the Delta and the western Sacramento Valley. Humidity...Daytime minimum humidities of 7 to 15%; Overnight maximum relative humidities of 20 to 50%. Highest Threat...Along and ...
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Winds...North winds 20 to 30 mph. Gusts 35 to 45 mph, locally up to 50 mph around the Delta and the western Sacramento Valley. Humidity...Daytime minimum humidities of 7 to 15%; Overnight maximum relative humidities of 20 to 50%. Highest Threat...Along and ...
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According to National Weather Service’s public record item, Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 2:11AM PDT until May 18 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA, * Winds…North winds 20 to 30 mph. Gusts 35 to 45 mph, locally up to 50 mph around the Delta and the western Sacramento Valley. * Humidity…Daytime minimum humidities of 7 to 15%; Overnight maximum relative humidities of 20 to 50%. * Highest Threat…Along and west of the Interstate 5 corridor in the Sacramento Valley. Strongest winds are expected Saturday night through Sunday. * Impacts…The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity. Outdoor burning is not recommended
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