Fire Weather Concerns and Severe Thunderstorms through the Weekend

Dry and windy conditions, and some dry thunderstorms and lightning, may support hazardous fire activity in the northern Plains, high southern Plains and the Southwest this weekend. An active severe weather pattern is forecast for portions of the central and southern High Plains into the Upper Midwest through early the part of next week. Damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes are possible. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, May 15, 2026 at 12:52:38 pm PDT

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Gusty Winds Saturday

Gusty Winds Sunday

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Fire Weather Safety

A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for the Valley & Delta Saturday through Monday for gusty north winds and low humidity bringing critical fire weather conditions to the area. Please review the graphic and stay tuned for updates to the forecast at weather.gov/sto #CAwx

Gusty north to east winds are expected Saturday, with gusts 35 to 45 mph for the northern Sacramento Valley and in the mountains. Gusty winds may cause impacts to unsecured items and make driving difficult for high profile vehicles.

Gusty north to east winds expected Sunday, with gusts 35 to 45 mph for the Central Valley, Delta and in the mountains, locally up to 50 mph. Gusty winds may cause impacts to unsecured items and make driving difficult for high profile vehicles.

Above normal temperatures are expected Friday, cooling to near normal over the weekend. Above normal temperatures return early next week.

Fire Weather Safety: Avoid outdoor burning. Properly dispose of cigarettes and matches. Avoid power equipment that creates sparks. Make sure no vehicle parts drag on the ground, including towing chains. Do not park your vehicle over dry grass/vegetation.