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50 MPH Winds Possible In North Bay: Fire Weather Watch
Here's when weather officials are most concerned about the possibility of rapid wildfire spread. What to expect this weekend.
NORTH BAY, CA — A fire weather watch was issued across much of the Bay Area, and officials were most concerned about the possibility of fire spreading in the North Bay mountains.
The East Bay hills and valleys were also identified as areas of highest concern, according to the National Weather Service.
Officials are eyeing the forecast from 11 a.m. Monday through 5 p.m. Tuesday. They believed any wildfires that spark could have a moderate to fast growth rate amid unusually dry and gusty conditions.
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Officials forecast wind gusts up to 30 to 40 mph. Some areas could see wind speeds greater than 50 mph. By comparison, winds are considered to be hurricane-force if they are sustained at 74 mph.
For now, Bay Area residents can expect unseasonably cool conditions with the possibility of rain late Friday and early Saturday.
Find out what's happening in Napa Valleyfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Dry and windy conditions are raising concerns for fire danger Monday into Tuesday evening. Because of this, a Fire Weather Watch has been issued. The eastern North Bay mountains, East Bay hills, and East Bay valleys are the areas of highest concerns.#CAwx pic.twitter.com/f3oXrstUa3
— NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) October 7, 2021
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