New Shasta-Trinity National Forest employees conduct fire training (2024)

Weather Alert

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM MONDAY TO 8 PMPDT WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FIRE ZONES215,216,217,218,263,266 AND 279...* Winds...Northerly wind 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.Strongest wind gusts Tuesday morning and along the westernhalf of the Sacramento Valley into the eastern Coast Range.* Humidity...Minimum relative humidity of 5 to 15 percent.Nighttime humidity recoveries will also be very poor in the15 to 25 percent range.* Highest Threat...Sacramento Valley, generally west ofInterstate 5 and elevations below 3000 feet.* Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity cancause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity. Outdoorburning is not recommended.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditionsare either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination ofstrong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures cancontribute to extreme fire behavior.&&

Weather Alert

...EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 8PM PDT SATURDAY...* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with temperatures of 100 to 110,locally up to 115 across the far northern Sacramento Valley.Limited overnight relief with low temperatures in the mid 60s tonear 80. Resultant widespread Major HeatRisk, with areas ofExtreme HeatRisk.* WHERE...Carquinez Strait and Delta, Sacramento Valley, NorthernSan Joaquin Valley, and surrounding foothills.* WHEN...From 11 AM Tuesday to 8 PM PDT Saturday.* IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly duringextreme heat events, particularly for those working orparticipating in outdoor activities.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heat could significantly impact outdoorholiday activities. Hottest temperatures are expected to be onWednesday, but continue into next weekend. Area waterways willcontinue to run cold and fast, creating dangerous conditions forthose seeking relief in rivers and lakes.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out ofthe sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Carinteriors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.&&