The National Weather Service has reported that the Red Flag Warning has expired as winds have significantly reduced, though dry conditions continue across the region. Fire weather risks are expected to ease this weekend with the return of rainfall in the forecast.
Recent weather observations show that the expected pressure changes have not fully materialized, with the gradient still holding at -8.8 mb, despite models predicting a lesser value. A low-pressure center has formed in the North Bay, causing higher-than-expected temperatures. However, offshore winds have weakened considerably compared to 24 hours ago, with Mt. St. Helena reporting sustained winds of just 6 mph, down from 42 mph. Humidity remains low in inland areas, but is expected to gradually increase as a high-pressure system weakens through Saturday.