(KRON) — The new Red Flad Warning that was issued by the National Weather Service will create dangerous fire conditions in the North Bay starting Friday night.
The NWS issued the warning for the North and East Bay Hills.
It will go into effect starting Friday at 5 p.m. and will last until 11 p.m. Saturday night.
The warning indicates a high fire danger due to low humidity and gusty north to northeast winds.
A wind advisory will also be in effect for the North and East Bay Hills from 11 p.m. Friday to 5 p.m. Saturday with peak winds from 3 a.m. to 9 a.m.
The winds will be centered in the North Bay through Sunday, according to the NWS.
A new Red Flag Warning has been issued for the North and East Bay Hills and is valid from 5 PM Friday through 11 PM Saturday. pic.twitter.com/I2lvCdjbnv— NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) October 13, 2017
Firefighters were able to make progress on the wildfires overnight. However, gusty winds and higher temperatures are forecast Friday.
Wind gust forecast centered on the #NorthBay through Sunday. #Napa #Sonoma #cawx pic.twitter.com/0Qs3tApApl— NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) October 13, 2017
Wind Adv issued for the North and East Bay Hills from 11 PM Fri to 5 PM Sat. Breezy but less strong winds also expected in the valleys.#CAwx #NorthBayFires pic.twitter.com/TnMqEB6Sqv— NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) October 13, 2017
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