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Updated:October 15, 2026 12:15 am PDT

Red Flag Warning RED FLAG WARNING  
Alpine County

  Effective: Wed, 10/14 10:14am Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: October 15, 2026 12:15 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Thu, 10/15 3:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Sierra Nevada of Tehama-Butte-Plumas Counties Between 1000-3000 ft - Sierra Nevada of Tehama-Butte-Plumas Counties Above 3000 ft - Northern Motherlode Between 1000-3000 ft - Sierra Nevada of Yuba-Sierra-Nevada-Placer Counties Between 3000-5000 ft Including Interstate 80 - Sierra Nevada of Sierra-Nevada-Placer Counties Above 5000 ft Including Interstate 80 - Central Motherlode Between 1000-3000 ft - Sierra Nevada of El Dorado and Amador Counties Between 3000-5000 ft Including Highway 50 - Sierra Nevada of El Dorado-Amador-Northern Alpine Counties Above 5000 ft Including Highway 50 - Southern Motherlode Between 1000-3000 ft - Sierra Nevada of Calaveras and Tuolumne Counties Between 3000-5000 ft - Sierra Nevada of Calaveras-Tuolumne-Southern Alpine Counties Above 5000 ft
 
Alert Details:
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM PDT
FRIDAY DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL
AND NORTHERN CALIFORNIA...

The National Weather Service in Sacramento CA has issued a Red Flag
Warning.

* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of the Sierra Nevada and adjacent
Foothills.

* TIMING...From midnight tonight to 10 AM PDT Friday.

* WINDS...Northeast to east winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 25 to 45
mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Daytime humidity 10 to 25% with single digits
possible and very poor overnight recoveries.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.

Information:
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of
this Red Flag Warning.
Lake Wind Advisory LAKE WIND ADVISORY  
Alpine County

  Effective: Wed, 10/14 11:22pm Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: October 15, 2026 12:15 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Fri, 10/16 2:00am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Greater Lake Tahoe Area - Greater Lake Tahoe Area
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and waves 2
to 3 feet for Lake Tahoe.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 2 AM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft.

Information:
Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden
increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating
activities on the lake until a day with less wind.