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Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 8:37PM PDT until October 18 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Indian Wells Valley and Mojave Desert. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Area
Indian Wells Valley; Mojave Desert

High Wind Warning

High Wind Warning issued October 17 at 8:37PM PDT until October 18 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways affected include, nut are not limited to Highway 14, Highway 58, Highway 178, and US Highway 395.

Area
Mojave Desert Slopes

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 8:37PM PDT until October 18 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. * WHERE...West Side Mountains north of 198. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Pacheco Pass will be affected.

Area
West Side Mountains north of 198

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 8:36PM PDT until October 18 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...East Bay Interior Valleys, Eastern Santa Clara Hills and East Bay Hills. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...These are dry, offshore winds that will increase fire danger. A Red Flag Warning remains in effect from 11 PM Thursday through 5 PM Saturday.

Area
East Bay Interior Valleys; Eastern Santa Clara Hills; East Bay Hills

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 8:36PM PDT until October 19 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

* WHAT...North winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...North Bay Interior Mountains. * WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...These are dry, offshore winds that will increase fire danger. A Red Flag Warning remains in effect from 11 PM Thursday through 5 PM Saturday.

Area
North Bay Interior Mountains

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 17 at 8:02PM PDT until October 18 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves of 6 to 10 feet for northwest-facing beaches are expected. * WHERE...San Luis Obispo County Beaches and Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore.

Area
San Luis Obispo County Beaches; Santa Barbara County Central Coast Beaches

Beach Hazards Statement

Beach Hazards Statement issued October 17 at 8:02PM PDT until October 18 at 2:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents and breaking waves 3 to 6 feet are expected for west-facing beaches. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk of ocean drowning. Rip currents can pull swimmers and surfers out to sea. Waves can wash people off beaches and rocks, and capsize small boats nearshore.

Area
Ventura County Beaches

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 8:01PM PDT until October 18 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 21. * WHERE...In California, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties and Surprise Valley California. In Nevada, Northern Washoe County, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area, and Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Area
Surprise Valley California; Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties; Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties; Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area; Northern Washoe County

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 7:35PM PDT until October 18 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Area
Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast; Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 7:35PM PDT until October 18 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Antelope Valley and Western Antelope Valley Foothills. * WHEN...Until 3 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Area
Western Antelope Valley Foothills; Antelope Valley

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 7:35PM PDT until October 18 at 6:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains and Southern Ventura County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Area
Santa Barbara County Interior Mountains; Southern Ventura County Mountains

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 7:35PM PDT until October 18 at 6:00AM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Interstate 5 Corridor and Northern Ventura County Mountains. * WHEN...Until 6 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An extension of this advisory is possible Friday morning as winds shift to the northeast.

Area
Northern Ventura County Mountains; Interstate 5 Corridor

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 7:35PM PDT until October 19 at 3:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern San Gabriel Mountains and Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor. * WHEN...From 1 AM Friday to 3 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Area
Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor; Eastern San Gabriel Mountains

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 7:35PM PDT until October 19 at 3:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Ventura County Beaches and Ventura County Inland Coast. * WHEN...From 8 AM Friday to 3 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Area
Ventura County Beaches; Ventura County Inland Coast

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 7:35PM PDT until October 19 at 3:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

* WHAT...Northeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Calabasas and Agoura Hills, Central Ventura County Valleys, Eastern San Fernando Valley, Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area, Malibu Coast, Santa Clarita Valley, Santa Susana Mountains, Southeastern Ventura County Valleys, Western San Fernando Valley, and Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area. * WHEN...From 3 AM Friday to 3 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Area
Santa Clarita Valley; Central Ventura County Valleys; Malibu Coast; Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area; Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area; Calabasas and Agoura Hills; Western San Fernando Valley; Eastern San Fernando Valley; Southeastern Ventura County Valleys; Santa Susana Mountains

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued October 17 at 6:36PM PDT until October 19 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

* WIND...North to northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph. Isolated gusts up to 50 mph possible along ridgetops and highest terrain. * HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent during the day Friday and Saturday. Very poor recoveries of 30 to 40 percent tonight and 20 to 30 percent Friday night. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Area
Lake County Portion of Lake-Napa-Sonoma Unit

Frost Advisory

Frost Advisory issued October 17 at 6:22PM PDT until October 18 at 10:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 34 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Del Norte Interior, Northern Humboldt Interior, Southwestern Mendocino Interior, Southeastern Mendocino Interior and Northern Lake Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left uncovered.

Area
Del Norte Interior; Northern Humboldt Interior; Southwestern Mendocino Interior; Southeastern Mendocino Interior; Northern Lake County

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 6:22PM PDT until October 18 at 10:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 expected. * WHERE...Southern Humboldt Interior, Northern Trinity, Southern Trinity, Northwestern Mendocino Interior and Northeastern Mendocino Interior Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.

Area
Southern Humboldt Interior; Northern Trinity; Southern Trinity; Northwestern Mendocino Interior; Northeastern Mendocino Interior

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 4:58PM PDT until October 18 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible. * WHERE...In California, Owens Valley. In Nevada, Esmeralda and Central Nye County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 11 PM PDT Friday. For the Freeze Warning, from 2 AM to 9 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Area
Owens Valley; Esmeralda and Central Nye County

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 4:58PM PDT until October 18 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...Initially, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph Thursday evening, shifting to the northwest Friday. * WHERE...Morongo Basin and Western Mojave Desert. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Area
Western Mojave Desert; Morongo Basin

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 4:58PM PDT until October 18 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 possible. * WHERE...In California, Owens Valley. In Nevada, Esmeralda and Central Nye County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 11 PM PDT Friday. For the Freeze Warning, from 2 AM to 9 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Area
Owens Valley; Esmeralda and Central Nye County

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 4:58PM PDT until October 18 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...White and Inyo Mountains, Death Valley National Park, and Western Clark and Southern Nye County. * WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Area
White Mountains of Inyo County; Death Valley National Park; Western Clark and Southern Nye County

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 4:58PM PDT until October 18 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Arizona, southeast California, and southern Nevada. * WHEN...From midnight PDT /midnight MST/ tonight to 11 PM PDT /11 PM MST/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Area
Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave; Northwest Deserts; Lake Mead National Recreation Area; Eastern Mojave Desert, Including the Mojave National Preserve; Cadiz Basin; San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley; Northeast Clark County; Sheep Range; Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon; Las Vegas Valley; Lake Mead National Recreation Area; Southern Clark County

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued October 17 at 1:51PM PDT until October 19 at 6:00PM PDT by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

...RED FLAG WARNING IN INFFECT FOR FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON FOR MOST VALLEYS AND MOUNTAINS OF LOS ANGELES AND VENTURA COUNTIES... .Moderate Santa Ana winds will develop Friday morning and continue through Saturday. Gusts between 30 and 45 mph will be common over much of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, with isolated gusts to around 50 mph. Winds will be strongest in the valleys and mountains and from Friday afternoon through Friday Night. Relative humidity will drop into the 5 to 15 percent range each day, with very poor overnight recoveries Friday Night. Such an environment will support rapid fire growth and erratic fire behavior. The National Weather Service in Los Angeles/Oxnard has issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 9 AM Friday to 6 PM PDT Saturday. The previous Fire Weather Watch was upgraded. * WINDS...Northeast 15 to 30 mph with gusts to 45 mph. Isolated gusts of 45 to 55 mph possible in the mountains and hills. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimums of 5 to 15 percent. Very poor overnight recoveries of 10 to 25 percent in the mountains and windier valleys. * IMPACTS...If fire ignition occurs, conditions are favorable for rapid fire spread and extreme fire behavior which would threaten life and property.

Area
Santa Clarita Valley; Central Ventura County Valleys; Western Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area; Eastern Santa Monica Mountains Recreational Area; Calabasas and Agoura Hills; Western San Fernando Valley; Eastern San Fernando Valley; Southeastern Ventura County Valleys; Santa Susana Mountains; Southern Ventura County Mountains; Interstate 5 Corridor; Western San Gabriel Mountains and Highway 14 Corridor; Eastern San Gabriel Mountains

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 1:42PM PDT until October 18 at 12:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...West to northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected becoming more northerly Friday morning. * WHERE...Coachella Valley and San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning. * WHEN...From 4 AM to noon PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Reduced visibility in areas of blowing dust and sand.

Area
Coachella Valley; San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 1:42PM PDT until October 19 at 6:00AM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

* WHAT...North winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts 30 to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Orange County Inland Areas, San Bernardino County Mountains, San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire, and Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 6 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest and most widespread winds are expected midday through afternoon Friday. Winds will gradually weaken Friday night.

Area
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire; San Bernardino County Mountains; Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills; Orange County Inland

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued October 17 at 1:39PM PDT until October 18 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS San Diego CA

The Red Flag Warning covers areas from the San Bernardino County Mountains south through much of the Inland Empire due to a combination of northerly winds 15-30 MPH with gusts 30-45 MPH and relative humidity 5-15 percent Friday. The Santa Ana Mountains will have similar conditions, but the Airport fire resulted in most fuels in the area having already burned. Conditions will gradually improve Friday night and Saturday. * WINDS...North 15 to 30 mph with gusts 30 to 45 mph. Strongest winds will be between 10 AM and 6 PM Friday. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 15 percent. Lowest humidity will be between 1 PM and 7 PM Friday. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. * LOCATION...San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys -The Inland Empire and San Bernardino County Mountains-Including The Mountain Top And Front Country Ranger Districts Of The San Bernardino National Forest. * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION...Some locations, especially below Cajon Pass, will have up to 6 hours of simultaneous wind gusts of 35 MPH or more and relative humidity below 15 percent.

Area
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys - The Inland Empire; San Bernardino County Mountains-Including The Mountain Top And Front Country Ranger Districts Of The San Bernardino National Forest

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 1:33PM MST until October 18 at 5:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ

* WHAT...Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Western portion of Joshua Tree National Park, Eastern portion of Joshua Tree National Park, Parker Valley, Chuckwalla Mountains, Chiriaco Summit, Palo Verde Valley, and Chuckwalla Valley. * WHEN...From 5 AM MST /5 AM PDT/ to 5 PM MST /5 PM PDT/ Friday. * IMPACTS...Difficult driving conditions, especially for larger vehicles traveling along roads with crosswinds. Light, unsecured objects may become airborne.

Area
Parker Valley; Joshua Tree NP West; Joshua Tree NP East; Chuckwalla Mountains; Chiriaco Summit; Palo Verde Valley; Chuckwalla Valley

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued October 17 at 1:24PM PDT until October 19 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR THE BAY AREA AND CENTRAL COAST AS STRONG OFFSHORE WINDS AND CRITICALLY DRY CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP... .Gusty north-northeast winds are expected to develop as an "inside slider" system moves into the Great Basin this weekend. Humidities will still be on the higher end at the start of the event on Thursday, but are expected to quickly dry out as low as the upper single digits Friday and Saturday. Peak winds are expected overnight tonight into Friday morning for the North Bay and Bay Area. Most areas across the region will be affected to some degree, with likely exceptions being the immediate Big Sur coast and the Marin/Sonoma coast. Winds largely on the order of 25-35 mph can be expected with gusts to 50 mph, isolated gusts to 65 mph across the highest terrain and ridgetops, most notably the North Bay Interior Mountains and the Diablo Range. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 006 San Francisco, Fire Weather Zone 502 Marin Coastal Range, Fire Weather Zone 503 Sonoma Coastal Range, Fire Weather Zone 504 North Bay Interior Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 506 North Bay Interior Valleys, Fire Weather Zone 508 San Francisco Bay Shoreline, Fire Weather Zone 509 San Francisco Peninsula Coast, Fire Weather Zone 510 East Bay Interior Valleys, Fire Weather Zone 512 Santa Cruz Mountains, Fire Weather Zone 513 Santa Clara Valley Including San Jose, Fire Weather Zone 514 Eastern Santa Clara Hills, Fire Weather Zone 515 East Bay Hills and Fire Weather Zone 529 Northern Monterey Bay. * TIMING...11 PM Thursday until 5 PM Saturday * WINDS...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Gusts up to 65 mph in the highest peaks of the North Bay Interior Mountains and the Diablo Range. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent. * LIGHTNING...None. * IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Despite recent cool weather and high humidity, we are expecting a widespread and prolonged offshore wind event which will likely dry fuels out very quickly given their volatility over the past several weeks.

Area
San Francisco; Marin Coastal Range; Sonoma Coastal Range; North Bay Interior Mountains; North Bay Interior Valleys; San Francisco Bay Shoreline; San Fransisco Peninsula Coast; East Bay Interior Valleys; Santa Cruz Mountains; Santa Clara Valley Including San Jose; Eastern Santa Clara Hills; East Bay Hills; Northern Monterey Bay

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued October 17 at 1:24PM PDT until October 19 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR THE BAY AREA AND CENTRAL COAST AS STRONG OFFSHORE WINDS AND CRITICALLY DRY CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP... .Gusty north-northeast winds are expected to develop as an "inside slider" system moves into the Great Basin this weekend. Humidities will still be on the higher end at the start of the event on Thursday, but are expected to quickly dry out as low as the upper single digits Friday and Saturday. Peak winds are expected overnight tonight into Friday morning for the North Bay and Bay Area. Most areas across the region will be affected to some degree, with likely exceptions being the immediate Big Sur coast and the Marin/Sonoma coast. Winds largely on the order of 25-35 mph can be expected with gusts to 50 mph, isolated gusts to 65 mph across the highest terrain and ridgetops, most notably the North Bay Interior Mountains and the Diablo Range. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 516 Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio, Fire Weather Zone 517 Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest, Fire Weather Zone 518 Mountains of San Benito County And Interior Monterey County including Pinnacles National Park and Fire Weather Zone 528 Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley. * TIMING...11 PM Thursday until 5 PM Saturday * WINDS...North 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 11 percent. * LIGHTNING...None. * IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Despite recent cool weather and high humidity, we are expecting a widespread and prolonged offshore wind event which will likely dry fuels out very quickly given their volatility over the past several weeks.

Area
Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio; Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest; Mountains Of San Benito County And Interior Monterey County Including Pinnacles National Park; Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued October 17 at 10:41AM PDT until October 18 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 degrees in Oregon valleys and as low as 25 degrees in California valleys. * WHERE...In California, the Shasta and Scott valleys, the lower Klamath River valley, and the Mount Shasta region. In Oregon, the Rogue, Applegate, and Illinois valleys. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Area
Western Siskiyou County; Central Siskiyou County; South Central Siskiyou County; Eastern Curry County and Josephine County; Jackson County

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued October 17 at 10:05AM PDT until October 19 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA

The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from 11 PM this evening to 5 PM PDT Saturday. * Winds...Northeast to east wind 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Strongest winds are expected Thursday night and Friday. * Humidity...Minimum daytime relative humidity of 10 to 25 percent expected Friday and Saturday. Moderate to poor overnight RH recoveries of 25 to 30 percent Friday night. * Highest Threat...Northeast oriented canyons. * 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. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity. Outdoor burning is not recommended

Area
Southern Motherlode From 1000 to 3000 Ft/Calaveras and Toulumne Counties; Northern Motherlode From 1000 to 3000 Ft. From Yuba To Amador Counties

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued October 17 at 10:05AM PDT until October 19 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA

* Winds...North to east wind 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. Strongest winds are expected tonight and Friday. * Humidity...Minimum daytime relative humidity of 13 to 20 percent. Moderate to poor overnight RH recoveries of 25 to 50 percent. * Highest Threat...Mountain valleys and gaps including existing wildfires. * 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.

Area
Eastern Portion of Shasta/Trinity NF

Red Flag Warning

Red Flag Warning issued October 17 at 10:05AM PDT until October 19 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA

* Winds...North to east wind 15 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 55 mph. Strongest winds are expected Thursday night and Friday, along the western side of the Central Valley and for the Delta. * Humidity...Minimum daytime relative humidity of 10 to 25 percent expected Friday and Saturday. Moderate to poor overnight RH recoveries of 25 to 50 percent. * Highest Threat...Sacramento Valley and adjacent foothills, and Delta, especially along and west of Interstate 5. * 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.

Area
Northern Sacramento Valley to Southern Tehama County Line Below 1000 Ft; Central Sacramento Valley including Glenn/Colusa/Yuba/Northern Sutter/Butte County Below 1000 Ft; Southern Sacramento Valley In Yolo/Sacramento/Far Western Placer/Southern Sutter and Solano County Below 1000 Ft - Excludes the Delta; Eastern Delta; Northern San Joaquin Valley in San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties Below 1000 ft - Excludes the Delta; Northern Sierra Foothills from 1000 to 3000 Ft. Includes Nevada-Yuba-Placer RU and Anador-Eldorado RU

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued October 17 at 8:50AM PDT until October 18 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Carquinez Strait and Delta, Northern San Joaquin Valley, and Southern Sacramento Valley. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Area
Southern Sacramento Valley; Carquinez Strait and Delta; Northern San Joaquin Valley

Freeze Watch

The Freeze Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Las Vegas NV on this developing situation.

The Freeze Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Las Vegas NV on this developing situation.

Area
Owens Valley; Esmeralda and Central Nye County

Fire Weather Watch

The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS San Francisco CA on this developing situation.

The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS San Francisco CA on this developing situation.

Area
San Francisco; Marin Coastal Range; Sonoma Coastal Range; North Bay Interior Mountains; North Bay Interior Valleys; San Francisco Bay Shoreline; San Fransisco Peninsula Coast; East Bay Interior Valleys; Santa Cruz Mountains; Santa Clara Valley Including San Jose; Eastern Santa Clara Hills; East Bay Hills

Fire Weather Watch

The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS San Francisco CA on this developing situation.

The Fire Weather Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS San Francisco CA on this developing situation.

Area
Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio; Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest; Mountains Of San Benito County And Interior Monterey County Including Pinnacles National Park; Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley

High Wind Warning

High Wind Warning issued October 15 at 3:24AM PDT until October 18 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Mojave Desert Slopes. * WHEN...From 2 AM to 5 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highways affected include, but are not limited to Highway 14, Highway 58, and Highway 178

Area
Mojave Desert Slopes
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