Multiple National Weather Service offices in California are warning of critical fire weather conditions due to gusty winds, dry conditions, and low humidity. The risk of wildfires is heightened, with areas like Santa Barbara Co. and the Sacramento Valley facing increased danger. Safety tips include avoiding creating sparks, proper disposal of cigarettes and matches, and keeping vehicles off dry grass.
🔥 A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for the majority of the Sacramento Valley & adjacent foothills below 2000 ft late Saturday night - Monday afternoon. Gusty northerly winds + low humidity may lead to critical fire weather conditions. Practice fire weather safety! #cawx https://t.co/vTR8R4FshT
Gusty & dry conditions Sunday & Monday may lead to critical fire weather conditions. You can prevent wildfires by not burning outdoors, proper use of equipment that may create sparks, & correctly disposing cigarettes & matches. Visit https://t.co/4PbDmtwU5L for more tips! #cawx https://t.co/p18jXfCLZn
Increased north winds along with low humidity could bring critical fire weather conditions to the Sacramento Valley & adjacent foothills Sunday-Monday. Avoid creating sparks! #cawx https://t.co/joFafheqzh
This weekend will bring fire weather concerns to the area due to gusty winds and lower humidity values. Here are some safety tips about fire weather. #CAWX https://t.co/Doe3r3hWdu
Increasing winds on Friday will combine w/ low daytime humidity to produce elevated to critical fire weather conditions Friday afternoon 🔥 #cawx #nvwx For more details: https://t.co/wMTBAIKmgJ https://t.co/ulW607gu5w
With gusty winds & dry conditions this weekend-Monday, portions of the west side of the Valley may see Critical Fire Weather Conditions. Practice wildfire safety by: 🔥Keeping vehicles off of dry grass 🔥Properly disposing of cigarettes & matches 🔥Avoiding creating sparks! #cawx https://t.co/WqMNHwOAUx
SW winds will be gusty over the Interior through Wed, with an ongoing increased risk for grass fires. By Friday, fire weather worsen with hot, dry, windy conditions, especially for Santa Barbara Co. Report any wildfires to authorities and avoid creating sparks. #firewx #cawx https://t.co/13IVEP1xDB
Temps may be gradually coming down to near normal for the end of the week & weekend, but a drier airmass with breezy westerly winds will keep #FireWx concerns elevated as more people venture out for weekend activities. Follow these tips to help prevent a 🔥 from starting. #CAwx https://t.co/mF5QSJErJW