Sacramento region under wind advisory, Red Flag Warning

Posted: Oct 10, 2021 / 11:12 AM PDT

Updated: Oct 11, 2021 / 05:37 AM PDT

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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) — The Sacramento region will see the return of dangerous north winds and critical fire danger beginning Sunday night.

FOX40’s Kristina Werner advised that north winds begin Sunday night prompting a wind advisory from 11 p.m. until Monday at 11 p.m.

The strongest winds will likely come Monday with sustained wind speeds of 20-35 mph and gusts possibly reaching as high as 50 mph.

The strong winds are also putting the region under a Red Flag Warning that begins at 11 p.m. Sunday and will continue until 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Wondering when the winds will start to pick up in your area? Well here is a look at the latest forecast timing for wind gusts. Much of #Norcal will see gusty winds increasing overnight with widespread gusty conditions expected by late tomorrow morning. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/oS2NOqYT0O
— NWS Sacramento (@NWSSacramento) October 11, 2021

The combination of gusty winds and dry conditions may lead to a rapid spread of fire in the region. The strong winds may also cause trees and branches to fall, which may affect power lines.

The Pacific Gas and Electric company announced Sunday morning that 23 California counties may be impacted by potential power safety shutoffs. The number was downgraded from 32 counties on Saturday.

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