Sacramento, CA…The strongest winds are yet to come. Expect to see gusts near 50 mph this evening and overnight. The heavily saturated soils will increase the likelihood of trees and power lines falling. Long lasting power outages are possible.
High Wind Warning
URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
110 PM PST Mon Feb 20 2017
CAZ063-064-067-211200-
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Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Northern Lake County-
Clear Lake/Southern Lake County-Motherlode-
Including the cities of Alder Springs, Lakeport, Grass Valley,
and Jackson
110 PM PST Mon Feb 20 2017
…HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM PST TUESDAY…
* TIMING…Strongest winds tonight.
* WINDS…Gusts 55 to 65 mph possible.
* IMPACTS…Downed trees, blowing debris, and widespread,
potentially long-lasting power outages.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. Sustained wind speeds of at least 40 mph or gusts
of 58 mph or more can lead to property damage.
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