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Red Flag Warning for Sonoma County as lightning storms move in

Posted on August 15, 2020 by Sonoma Valley Sun
UPDATE: Warning extended to Monday 11 a.m.

The National Weather Service has issued for Sonoma County a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11:00 PM this evening (Saturday 8/15) to 11:00 AM tomorrow morning (Sunday 8/16).

A moist and unstable air mass is forecast to spread across Northern California late tonight and Sunday, bringing thunderstorms and lightning.

Storms are expected to be fast-moving, resulting in low precipitation totals. Dry humidity values and fuels will favor fire starts from lightning strikes.

A Red Flag Warning means that weather conditions are occurring or will occur that can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Any fires that develop have potential to spread rapidly. Please remain vigilant and alert.

Today is NOT the day to go out and use power tools or mowers in and around vegetation.



One thought on “Red Flag Warning for Sonoma County as lightning storms move in

  1. Thank You! This is the kind of reporting that we need in order to be better prepared! I appreciate your warnings and I hope to find more…

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