Public Safety
Red Flag Warning for Northern California Sierra Counties Through Friday 10 a.m.
The National Weather Service Sacramento issued an updated red flag warning Thursday at 12:24 a.m., in effect until Friday at 10 a.m., covering Sierra Nevada areas across Tehama, Butte, Plumas, Yuba, Sierra, Nevada, Placer, El Dorado, Amador, Alpine, Calaveras, and Tuolumne counties. Northeast to east winds of 15–25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and daytime humidity of 10–20% (single digits possible) create conditions where any fire will spread rapidly. The NWS advises residents to secure burn barrels, dispose of smoking materials carefully, fully extinguish outdoor fires, and never leave a blaze unattended.