The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from
11 AM Wednesday to 5 PM PDT Thursday. The Fire Weather Watch is
no longer in effect.

* Winds...North winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts 30 to 40 mph,
strongest along the far western Sacramento Valley.

* Humidity...Daytime minimum humidities of 9 to 15%; Overnight
maximum relative humidities 25 to 50%

* Highest Threat...Along and west of the Interstate 5 corridor
in the Sacramento Valley.

* Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can
cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity. Outdoor
burning is not recommended

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.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and
waves 1 to 3 feet for Lake Tahoe.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to
capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions
improve.

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.