Sacramento will see elevated fire risk Sunday through Wednesday due to isolated mountain thunderstorm chances, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) Forecast Office in Sacramento. The greatest potential is Monday and Tuesday south of Interstate 80.
The NWS warned of possible lightning starts and gusty outflow winds. It expects these weather conditions to hit the Sierra mountains, along the crest.
The fire risk is “minor and highly dependent on any storms that develop,” said NWS meteorologist Sara Purdue…