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Updated:October 15, 2026 5:45 am PDT

Red Flag Warning RED FLAG WARNING  
El Dorado County

  Effective: Thu, 10/15 12:24am Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: October 15, 2026 5:45 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Thu, 10/15 3:30pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Sierra Nevada of Tehama-Butte-Plumas Counties Between 1000-3000 ft - Sierra Nevada of Tehama-Butte-Plumas Counties Above 3000 ft - Northern Motherlode Between 1000-3000 ft - Sierra Nevada of Yuba-Sierra-Nevada-Placer Counties Between 3000-5000 ft Including Interstate 80 - Sierra Nevada of Sierra-Nevada-Placer Counties Above 5000 ft Including Interstate 80 - Central Motherlode Between 1000-3000 ft - Sierra Nevada of El Dorado and Amador Counties Between 3000-5000 ft Including Highway 50 - Sierra Nevada of El Dorado-Amador-Northern Alpine Counties Above 5000 ft Including Highway 50 - Southern Motherlode Between 1000-3000 ft - Sierra Nevada of Calaveras and Tuolumne Counties Between 3000-5000 ft - Sierra Nevada of Calaveras-Tuolumne-Southern Alpine Counties Above 5000 ft
 
Alert Details:
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PDT FRIDAY DUE TO
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND NORTHERN
CALIFORNIA...

* AFFECTED AREA...Portions of central and northern California.

* TIMING...Until 10 AM PDT Friday.

* WINDS...Northeast to east winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 25 to 45
mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Daytime humidity 10 to 20% with single digits
possible and very poor overnight recoveries.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor
burning is not recommended.

Information:
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of
this Red Flag Warning.
Lake Wind Advisory LAKE WIND ADVISORY  
El Dorado County

  Effective: Wed, 10/14 11:22pm Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: October 15, 2026 5:45 am Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Fri, 10/16 2:00am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Greater Lake Tahoe Area - Greater Lake Tahoe Area
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph and waves 2
to 3 feet for Lake Tahoe.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 2 AM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft.

Information:
Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden
increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating
activities on the lake until a day with less wind.