New Red Flag warning
The National Weather Service has issued a new red flag warning for Napa County. Critical fire weather conditions are expected until 6 AM Sunday in the area of the Glass Fire. The National Weather Service is forecasting dry conditions and gusty winds above 1000 feet.
* AFFECTED AREA...North Bay mountains above 1000 feet.
* WIND...Northwest 10 to 25 mph with gusts 25 to 35 mph.
* HUMIDITY...15 to 25 percent but locally 8-12 percent with little or no nighttime recovery in the hills.
* HIGHEST THREAT...Active portions of the Glass Fire or those areas with unsecured or open fire line.
* IMPACTS...Fire will spread rapidly due to the combination of hot temperatures, very dry fuels, breezy northerly winds and low humidity.
Instructions:
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now...or will shortly. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Address/Location
Napa County OES
1195 3rd St
Napa, CA 94559
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 707-299-1892
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- Fire suppression and rescue
- Event:
- Wildfire