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Gusty winds and low humidity spark Red Flag Warning in parts of Northern California
( — The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning starting early morning on Monday for the Northern and Central Sacramento Valley and the adjacent northern Coastal Range.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either happening or will happen later, NWS said. This is when a combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can start a fire that can rapidly grow in size and intensity.
According to NWS, the warning comes due to gusty winds and low humidity, which will be in effect from 2 a.m. to 8 p.m. The winds are expected across the northern and central Sacramento Valley, along west of I-5, and into the northern Coastal Range.
NWS stated that the speed of the winds will be 15 to 25 mph with possible gusts of 30 to 40 mph.
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The humidity level is forecast to be between nine and 20 percent, with the highest threat being in the Northern Sacramento Valley.
NWS asks the public to avoid and obey the following activities:
Outdoor burning
Do not use a lawn mower or drive on dry grass or brush
Do not have vehicle parts or chains dragging on the ground
Properly dispose of cigarettes and matches
Obey local burn bans and evacuate if told to
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