“Critical fire weather conditions are likely to develop across the region leading to rapid rates of spread for any new fire start,” forecasters warned. “Wind gusts of between 25 and 35 mph are likely in the hills of the North and East Bay late Monday night and Tuesday morning, with gusts of 45 to 65 mph possible across northern Napa and northeast Sonoma counties.” … [Read more...] about Wind Advisory Included As Part Of Red Flag Weather Alert For North Bay
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Fire weather moves into Bay Area — winds to top 55 mph
— NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) October 9, 2019 The weather conditions prompted Pacific Gas and Electric Co. to plan to shut off power to more than 800,000 customers to prevent wind-blown power lines and equipment from sparking devastating wildfires, as they did in 2017 and 2018. PG&E began the shut-offs at midnight, and by 4 a.m. about 141,000 customers in Marin, Sonoma, Napa and Solano counties had lost power. … [Read more...] about Fire weather moves into Bay Area — winds to top 55 mph
Cooler conditions, shifting winds could help clear out Bay Area’s smoky air
Air quality remained unhealthy Sunday in most of the Bay Area as smoke from the 117,242-acre Dolan fire near Big Sur travels north. The poor air quality doubled the region’s past record of consecutive Spare the Air days, according to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. Monday marks the 28th straight day of unhealthy air, two years after the deadly Camp Fire created a 14-day streak. … [Read more...] about Cooler conditions, shifting winds could help clear out Bay Area’s smoky air
Increasing confidence for hot, desiccating winds in Bay Area Monday night
The San Francisco skyline is barely visible through smoke from wildfires Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020, in this view from Sausalito, Calif. Thousands of people were under orders to evacuate in regions surrounding the San Francisco Bay Area Wednesday as nearly 40 wildfires blazed across the state amid a blistering heat wave now in its second week. Smoke blanketed the city of San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg) … [Read more...] about Increasing confidence for hot, desiccating winds in Bay Area Monday night
Fire fears accompany weekend warm-up across the Bay Area
“Whenever we get dry conditions and high winds, fire danger goes up,” said Spencer Tangen, a National Weather Service meteorologist in Monterey. “Another factor is that grasses and trees are dry. You get that combination of winds and low humidity and you have to keep an eye out for fire.” … [Read more...] about Fire fears accompany weekend warm-up across the Bay Area
