# HEADLINE
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RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PDT FRIDAY DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PDT FRIDAY
# DETAILS
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AFFECTED AREA
Portions of central and northern California.
TIMING
Until 10 AM PDT Friday.
WINDS
Northeast to east winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 25 to 45 mph.
RELATIVE HUMIDITY
Daytime humidity 10 to 20% with single digits possible and very poor overnight recoveries.
IMPACTS
Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
ISSUED AT
Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 12:24 AM PDT
ISSUED BY
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
# PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning.
# AREAS AFFECTED
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5000 ft, 5000 ft, 3000 ft, 3000 ft, 3000 ft, 3000 ft, 5000 ft, Amador) Above 5000 ft, Central Motherlode 1000, N. Motherlode 1000, Placer) 3000, Placer) Above 5000 ft, Plumas) 1000, Plumas) Above 3000 ft, Sierra (Cal, Sierra (Cal, Sierra (El Dorado, Sierra (Sierra, Sierra (Tehama, Sierra (Tehama, Sierra (Yuba, Sierra 3000, Southern Motherlode 1000, Tuo) 3000, Tuo) Above 5000 ft