California to face elevated wildfire danger again this week

Fire Weather Watch for Northern California and heat advisory for the southern part of the state

Southern California fire weather this week
Southern California fire weather this week. NWS.

Firefighters in California could face another round of wildfires this week as the weather turns hot, dry, and windy in some locations.

In Southern California a heat advisory has been issued for Tuesday through Friday for highs in the lower elevations approaching 100 degrees.

A Fire Weather Watch for Northern California is in effect Wednesday through Friday for breezy conditions, with the strongest winds expected Wednesday and Thursday.

There is a possibility of electrical power being preemptively being shut off by PG&E due to windy and dry conditions.

Possibility of electrical power being preemptively being shut off
Possibility of electrical power being preemptively being shut off this week by PG&E due to windy conditions.
Northern California fire weather this week
Northern California Fire Weather Watch this week.
Sacramento area fire weather this week
Sacramento area fire weather this week. NWS.

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Author: Bill Gabbert

After working full time in wildland fire for 33 years, he continues to learn, and strives to be a Student of Fire.