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Wind, rain, and fire concerns kick-off the workweek

Northern California will see both rain and fire concerns over the next few days.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Monday and Tuesday will bring a series of weather events that will change by the hour.

A Fire Weather Warning goes into effect for the high Sierra Monday at 11 a.m. and remains in effect until Tuesday 5:00 a.m. 

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Wind gusts may be as high as 40 mph with sustained winds around 15-25 mph. Humidity remains low for this terrain and is expected to be between 10-20%. The dry vegetation is readily available and potential to be fuel for any fires that may break out.

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Strong winds will also affect the valley and coastal range Monday with winds 15-20 mph. There may be a concern for fire conditions as well through the Delta and coastal range with break-out grassfires. Winds are expected to be gusty again Tuesday for the valley, meanwhile the Sierra will see much lighter winds.

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Late Monday night into early Tuesday morning, rain chances roll into the forecast. As a cold front sweeps through, humidity will increase for the Sierra, and rain accumulations could be as high as .10"-.25" of rain for areas around Grass Valley. Similar elevations in the foothills north of US-50 could see as much as .25” of rain as well. Valley spots may only see trace amounts of rain to maybe as much as .10”.

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Temperatures will cool off in the low 80s and mid-70s for the workweek, with warmer temperatures next weekend.

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