Thunderstorms to rumble over Northern California — bringing rain and ‘possible fire risks’

Thunderstorms are expected to rumble over parts of Northern California, bringing with them an elevated risk of wildfires.

There was a 10% to 15% chance of isolated thunderstorms on Monday afternoon and evening over the Shasta County mountains, according to the National Weather Service.

“Threats include lightning, brief heavy rain, gusty winds and possible fire starts,” the agency said via X.

The weather service advised people to avoid the tops of hills and open fields, as well as trees and other tall objects.

They should also stay away from water and avoid beach picnic shelters, the agency said.

The forecast also called for breezy onshore winds to blow over the Northern California region on Monday, with gusts ranging from 15 to 25 mph.

The “strongest winds will be through the Delta and across the mountains,” the service said on X. “By tomorrow, winds will still be breezy at times but weaker compared to today.”

What in the weather forecast for Sacramento area?

According to the National Weather Service’s seven-day forecast , the Sacramento area see mostly clear and sunny skies this week.

On Monday, the high temperature was expected to be near 86 degrees, with southwest winds up to 10 mph and gusts as high as 20 mph.

The low temperature may dip to around 57 degrees with gusts up to 18 mph Monday night, the weather service said.

Tuesday’s high will be near 90 degrees with southwest winds up to 6 mph. The lows for the night could drop to around 62 degrees.

The high for Wednesday will be near 94 degrees, and the low will be around 62 degrees.

Thursday’s high will be around 91, with a low around 62.

Going into the weekend, Sacramento was forecast to see highs ranging from 89 to 90 degrees on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Lows will be near 60 degrees.

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