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High Wind Warning

Status

New Event Active alert

Start Time

Tue 12/23/2025 07:00 PM EST

End Time

Thu 12/25/2025 07:00 PM EST

Significance

Warning

Impacts

High impact

Locations Affected

Stockton, CA ∙ Sacramento, CA ∙ Modesto, CA ∙ Elk Grove, CA ∙ Fairfield, CA ∙ Roseville, CA ∙ Vallejo, CA ∙ Vacaville, CA ∙ Tracy, CA ∙ Citrus Heights, CA

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sacramento CA 456 AM PST Tue Dec 23 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM PST THURSDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Carquinez Strait and Delta, Sacramento Valley, Motherlode, Northeast Foothills, and Northern San Joaquin Valley. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and saturated soils could blow down trees and power lines resulting in widespread power outages. Strong winds will cause impacts to loose and unsecured items, including temporary structures and holiday decorations. Difficult travel conditions are expected, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Two periods of strong wind gusts expected tonight into Wednesday morning and again Wednesday night into Thursday, with a lull during the day on Wednesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Take time now to prepare for potential power outages.

Technical Header

CAZ015>019-066-067-240000- /O.UPG.KSTO.HW.A.0001.251224T0000Z-251227T0000Z/ /O.NEW.KSTO.HW.W.0002.251224T0000Z-251226T0000Z/ Northern Sacramento Valley-Central Sacramento Valley-Southern Sacramento Valley-Carquinez Strait and Delta-Northern San Joaquin Valley-Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley-Motherlode- Including the cities of Oroville, Marysville/Yuba City, Grass Valley, Chico, Sacramento, Stockton, Fairfield/Suisun, Modesto, Redding, Jackson, Red Bluff, and Paradise 456 AM PST Tue Dec 23 2025