"Low clouds and fog returning to the Bay Area will bring a stronger sea breeze pushing the smoke east and north where it came from," said Argen.
While our air quality is improving, Argen says a Red Flag Warning on the west slopes of the Sierra Nevada will remain in effect for 12 hours from 11 a.m. Monday until 11 p.m. Wednesday.
⚠️Red Flag Warning now in effect and has been extended 🚩
— NWS Sacramento (@NWSSacramento) August 30, 2021
🕚 Now - 11pm Wednesday
📍 N. Sierra & S. Cascades
💨Gusty winds & extremely dry
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"Southwesterly winds, anywhere from 20 to 25 miles an hour will be moving into the area," said Argen. "This is certainly making a run on the fire."
The wind could get even stronger on Tuesday.
"We could see up to 50 miles an hour gusts," said Argen. "So, really -- the weather is not cooperating as we get through the middle of the week, despite slightly cooler temperatures and slightly higher relative humidity."
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