Reply #9: High Wind Warning in effect from 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Friday... [View All]

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Statement as of 5:08 AM PST on January 03, 2008


... Very strong and possibly damaging wind tonight into Friday
across interior northern California...

... High Wind Warning in effect from 10 PM this evening to 4 PM
PST Friday...

The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a High Wind
Warning... which is in effect from 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST
Friday. The high wind watch is no longer in effect.

Southerly wind will increase to 15 to 30 mph this afternoon into
evening with locally higher gusts in the foothills as the first
Pacific storm moves inland. Very strong southerly wind will
develop late tonight into Friday morning. Speeds of 25 to 45 mph
with gusts up to 65 mph can be expected in the valley during the
warning period. Gusts up to 75 mph are possible in the surrounding
foothills and Lake County. The wind is expected to decrease below
High Wind Warning criteria late Friday afternoon but remain breezy
to windy into Friday night.

A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. High wind speeds or gusts can cause flying debris...
uproot trees and down power lines. Residents should take
precautions at this time to avoid property damage by securing
loose objects outside or bring them indoors.








Special Weather Statement

Statement as of 7:01 AM PST on January 03, 2008


... Series of storms to bring periods of heavy rainfall to the Central
Valley tonight through Sunday...

A series of strong Pacific storms are forecast to move through
northern California over the next few days. Periods of heavy rain
and strong winds are expected from tonight through Sunday. The
strong winds expected tonight and Friday as the first two systems
pass through the area have prompted the issuance of a High Wind
Warning for the entire Central Valley and Delta regions. In
addition to the winds... an extended rainy period is forecast
lasting from later today through Sunday with periods of heavier
rainfall as each of the frontal systems passes through the area.

Rainfall amounts between late today and Sunday evening could add
up to 2 to 3 inches in the Sacramento area and 4 inches or more in
the far northern Sacramento Valley. Although main Stem river
flooding is not expected at this time... more localized flooding of
smaller flood prone creeks is possible as well as localized
street flooding where drainage systems are unable to handle the
periods of heavier rain.

If possible... clear storm drains of leaves and other debris before
the rains begin tonight and be alert for possible areas of local
street flooding over the next few days.