Sacramento woke up to clear skies and a crisp chill Thursday, with temperatures hovering in the mid 40s at Sacramento Executive Airport. That calm start will not last long. A Wind Advisory is in effect for the Sacramento Valley through 11 PM PDT Thursday, and north northwest gusts are expected to ramp up through midday and into the afternoon commute. The result: blustery conditions on bridges, in open corridors and across the Delta that can toss around patio furniture and make life difficult for high profile vehicles.
Afternoon Gusts Take Over
North northwest winds are forecast to strengthen into the 9 to 20 mph range today, with gusts commonly reaching 30 to 40 mph by afternoon, according to the National Weather Service Sacramento. The office’s point forecast calls for local gusts up to 31 mph and flags the potential for isolated stronger gusts near 40 mph in more exposed corridors. The advisory notes that “Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.”…