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High Wind Warning

Status

Event Continued Active alert

Start Time

Wed 12/24/2025 12:24 PM EST

End Time

Thu 12/25/2025 07:00 PM EST

Significance

Warning

Impacts

High impact

Locations Affected

Sacramento, CA ∙ Stockton, CA ∙ Modesto, CA ∙ Elk Grove, CA ∙ Vallejo, CA ∙ Fairfield, CA ∙ Roseville, CA ∙ Citrus Heights, CA ∙ Redding, CA ∙ Chico, CA

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Sacramento CA 924 AM PST Wed Dec 24 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 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...Until 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...Lull in activity through today, with strong wind gusts expected tonight into Thursday. 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>019-066-067-260000- /O.CON.KSTO.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-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 Red Bluff, Fairfield/Suisun, Stockton, Grass Valley, Modesto, Chico, Paradise, Jackson, Oroville, Marysville/Yuba City, Sacramento, and Redding 924 AM PST Wed Dec 24 2025