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High Wind Watch in effect from April 6, 08:00 PM PDT until April 8, 02:00 PM PDT
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE -- National Weather Service Sacramento CA -- 330 AM PDT Thu Apr 6 2017
...Strong winds late tonight into Friday morning over interior NorCal...
A strong spring storm will move into interior northern California tonight and Friday. Potentially damaging winds and periods of heavy precipitation are expected. Strong winds could topple poles and uproot trees.
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...
* TIMING...Strong and potentially damaging winds late Thursday night into Friday morning. Gusty winds continuing into Saturday.
* WINDS...South winds 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* IMPACTS...Potentially damaging winds with power outages, downed branches and trees. Loose or unsecured items blown away.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A High Wind Watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high wind event. Sustained winds of at least 40 mph, or gusts of 58 mph or stronger may occur. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
