Stockton and other parts of the Sacramento and San Joaquin valleys are at extreme risk for fire weather conditions today, according to the National Weather Service.
Officials issued a red flag warning Sunday morning, and it will remain in effect until 8 p.m. Monday. The alert indicates “critical fire weather conditions,” with strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures. The combination of factors means a higher risk of fires.
North winds are expected to reach between 15 and 25 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph. The strongest winds are expected across the central Sacramento Valley, along and west of Interstate 5, according to officials.
Humidity levels are expected to dip between 15% and 25%. The weather service considers levels less than 30% humidity to be low…