Sacramento, California – Strong winds and dangerously low humidity could spark fast-moving wildfires across Northern California through 8 p.m. Monday, as a Red Flag Warning remains in effect for the Sacramento region and beyond.
According to the National Weather Service in Sacramento, critical fire weather conditions will continue Monday, especially west of Interstate 5, including areas across the Central and Southern Sacramento Valley and the Northern San Joaquin Valley. North winds of 15 to 25 mph are expected, with gusts reaching 35 mph. Humidity will drop as low as 15%, creating a volatile mix for fire growth and spread.
The highest risk zones include Glenn, Yuba, Butte, and Stanislaus counties, along with areas near Yolo and Solano. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged, and residents are urged to secure loose objects, avoid grassy fieldwork, and remain alert to emergency updates.
Monday’s high will reach 90°F in Sacramento under sunny skies. Winds will begin to calm Monday night, shifting west-northwest after midnight with overnight lows around 59°F. Tuesday brings more sunshine and a high near 90°F, but without the critical wind threat.
Looking ahead, dry and warm Spring/Summer weather continues. Wednesday will see the week’s peak heat at 95°F, with sunny skies through Friday. Highs stay near 90°F through next weekend, and no rain is in sight.
5-Day Outlook for Sacramento:
- Monday: Sunny, windy. High 90°F. Red Flag Warning until 8 PM.
- Tuesday: Sunny. High 90°F.
- Wednesday: Sunny, hot. High 95°F.
- Thursday: Mostly clear. High 93°F.
- Friday: Sunny and dry. High near 90°F.
