Placer County, CA
Alerts
Alerts are listed in order of start time and level of severity. Click on the alert title to read details for each alert.
In effect from Wednesday 06/10 11:00 AM PDT – Thursday 06/11 5:00 PM PDT
Issued by NWS Sacramento CA
* Winds...North winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts 30 to 40 mph, strongest along the far western Sacramento Valley.
* Humidity...Daytime minimum humidities of 9 to 15%; Overnight maximum relative humidities 25 to 50%
* Highest Threat...Along and west of the Interstate 5 corridor in the Sacramento Valley.
* Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity. Outdoor burning is not recommended
What to Do
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.
Areas Impacted
- South-Central Shasta County Including Redding Metro
- Northern Sacramento Valley in Tehama County
- Central Glenn County Including Interstate 5
- Eastern Glenn County
- Butte County Below 1000 ft
- Western Glenn and Colusa County Foothills Between 1000-3000 ft
- Central Colusa County Including Interstate 5
- Eastern Colusa County
- Sutter and Yuba Counties Below 1000 ft
- Capay Hills of Yolo County and Vaca Hills of Solano County
- Western Yolo County Including Capay Valley and Interstate 505
- Central Yolo and Northeast Solano Counties Including Woodland and Davis
In effect from Thursday 06/11 11:00 AM PDT – Saturday 06/13 11:00 PM PDT
Issued by NWS Sacramento CA
What
Temperatures up to 100 to 105 expected, with widespread Moderate HeatRisk and areas of Major HeatRisk on Thursday and Friday.
Where
The northern and central Sacramento Valley and adjacent foothills.
When
From 11 AM Thursday to 11 PM PDT Saturday.
Impacts
Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses, especially in those more sensitive to heat.
Additional Details
Hot daytime temperatures will occur in other Valley locations as well, though Delta influence will better moderate local temperatures in the remainder of the Valley.
What to Do
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
Areas Impacted
- Western Shasta County Foothills Between 1000-3000 ft
- South-Central Shasta County Including Redding Metro
- Sierra Nevada of Tehama-Butte-Plumas Counties Between 1000-3000 ft
- Western Tehama County Foothills Between 1000-3000 ft
- Northern Sacramento Valley in Tehama County
- Central Glenn County Including Interstate 5
- Eastern Glenn County
- Butte County Below 1000 ft
- Western Glenn and Colusa County Foothills Between 1000-3000 ft
- Central Colusa County Including Interstate 5
- Eastern Colusa County
- Sutter and Yuba Counties Below 1000 ft
Tips to Stay Safe
A Heat Advisory means dangerous heat conditions are happening now or soon. Take action before, during and after the heat to stay safe.
- Stay in air-conditioned spaces if possible. Find cooling centers or places with AC in your community that you can go to, like libraries or shopping malls.
- Stay hydrated and stock up on clean drinking water to get you through multiple days of heat.
- Reschedule outdoor activities for cooler times of the day, and take breaks in the shade or air conditioning.
- Cover windows with curtains or shades, or use window reflectors designed to reflect heat back outside.
- Check on friends, family, and neighbors, especially those who do not have air conditioning or spend much of their time alone.
Make sure you know the signs of heat-related illness and how to respond.
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Red Flag Warning
Created by the NWS Sacramento WFO
A Red Flag Warning remains in effect for portions of the Sacramento Valley, through 5 pm This Evening. Daytime humidity values in the single digits, north winds of 15-25 mph gusting up to 30 to 40 mph.
The Week Ahead
Created by the NWS Reno WFO
Expect gusty winds today and tomorrow with shower chances for NE CA Monday evening into Tuesday. After that, we warm up and dry out ahead of the weekend.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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