...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 AM PDT MONDAY DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR A PORTION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, GLENN/COLUSA COAST RANGE ABOVE 3000 FT, AND W. GLENN/COLUSA FOOTHILLS 1000-3000 FT...

* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of Sacramento Valley and northern foothills.

* TIMING...From 11 AM this morning to 11 AM PDT Monday.

* WINDS...Gusts 20 to 35 mph. South to southwest winds Saturday morning and afternoon, becoming north to northeast Saturday evening through Monday. Strongest winds in the afternoon and evenings over the weekend.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 10 to 25 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. close