...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS
AFTERNOON FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE ZONES
213,215,216,217,218,219,220,221,266,267,268 AND 269...

* Winds...North to east wind 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph.
Strongest winds along the Sierra and adjacent foothills through
the evening.

* Humidity...Minimum daytime relative humidity of 5 to 20 percent.

* Highest Threat...Gusty downslope winds along the Sierra and into
the adjacent foothills persist into this evening.

* Impacts...The combination of gusty wind and low humidity can
cause new fire starts and ongoing wildfires to rapidly grow in
size and intensity. 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.

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