Red Flag Warning issued May 17 at 12:48PM PDT until May 19 at 8:00PM 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
8 AM Sunday to 8 PM PDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.

* Winds…North winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph
expected. Strongest winds are expected across the central
Sacramento Valley, along and west of Interstate 5.

* Humidity…15 to 25 percent.

* Highest Threat…Central and Southern Sacramento Valley along
and west of the I-5 corridor and the Northern San Joaquin
Valley.

* Impacts…The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can
cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.

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