Sacramento, California – Early-morning wind gusts and bone-dry air could spark dangerous wildfire conditions across Northern California starting at 2 a.m. Monday, triggering a Red Flag Warning that includes the Sacramento Valley and nearby foothills.
According to the National Weather Service in Sacramento, north to northeast winds of 15 to 25 mph—gusting up to 40 mph—will align with relative humidity levels as low as 9 percent. The warning remains in effect until 8 p.m. Monday for fire zones 213, 215, 216, 263, and 279.
The most critical fire risk will stretch along and west of the Interstate 5 corridor, particularly through Glenn, Colusa, Butte, Yuba, and Tehama counties, where fire-prone vegetation could ignite quickly. Winds are expected to be strongest in the northern and central Sacramento Valley and into the northern Coastal Range.
Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Residents should secure outdoor equipment, avoid activities that could spark flames, and keep evacuation kits ready. Local fire agencies are on high alert.
This is the second Red Flag event of the season for parts of inland Northern California, marking an early fire weather escalation for June. Warnings could be extended if dry conditions persist.
