High Wind Warning
Status
New Event Active alertStart Time
Tue 12/23/2025 07:00 PM ESTEnd Time
Thu 12/25/2025 07:00 PM ESTSignificance
WarningImpacts
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, CAFull 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