Weather Warnings for California

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for California
Alerts Updated: September 14, 2026, 11:23 pm  UTC


Red Flag Warning issued September 14 at 12:24PM PDT until September 14 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA

Summary: ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM PDT THIS AFTERNOON DUE TO BREEZY NORTHERLY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR A PORTION OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA... * Affected Area...Portions of the Sacramento Valley and foothills north of Interstate 80. * TIMING...Until 5 PM PDT this afternoon. * WINDS...Northerly winds gusting 20 to 30 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Relative Humidity between 10 to 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  September 14, 2026, 12:24 pm      Expires:  September 14, 2026, 5:00 pm
Area:  South-Central Shasta County Including Redding Metro; Sierra Nevada of Tehama-Butte-Plumas Counties Between 1000-3000 ft; Northern Sacramento Valley in Tehama County; Glenn and Colusa County Coast Range Above 3000 ft; Central Glenn County Including Interstate 5; Eastern Glenn County; Butte County Below 1000 ft; Western Glenn and Colusa County Foothills Between 1000-3000 ft; Central Colusa County Including Interstate 5; Eastern Colusa County; Sutter and Yuba Counties Below 1000 ft


Lake Wind Advisory issued September 14 at 11:39AM PDT until September 16 at 12:00AM PDT by NWS Hanford CA

Summary: * WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph expected San Luis Reservoir. * WHERE...San Luis Reservoir. * WHEN...From 5PM Tuesday to 12AM Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  September 14, 2026, 11:39 am      Expires:  September 14, 2026, 11:00 pm
Area:  West Side Mountains north of 198