United States / Pacific / California
Butte County, California, Friday, October 16, 2026
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Version 1 · Oct 17, 12:06 AM PDTVersion 2 · Oct 17, 7:34 PM PDTVersion 3 · Oct 18, 7:38 PM PDT5 official warnings recorded: Red Flag Warning. Every kind of source we watch here answered.
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3Headlines that day
0Events published
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Official Warnings Recorded, Quoted In Full
Red Flag Warning
“Red Flag Warning issued October 16 at 9:54AM PDT until October 16 at 10:00AM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA”
Strongest east-northeast wind gusts are beginning to weaken this morning, therefore the Red Flag Warning will be allowed to expire at 10 am PDT. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue in the Sierra and adjacent foothills through Saturday as low daytime humidity, poor to very poor overnight humidity recoveries, and periodically breezy offshore winds persist.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 16, 9:54 AM PDT · expires Oct 16, 11:00 AM PDT · Issuer
Red Flag Warning
“Red Flag Warning issued October 16 at 2:15AM PDT until October 16 at 10:00AM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA”
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PDT THIS MORNING 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 this morning. * 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.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 16, 2:15 AM PDT · expires Oct 16, 10:00 AM PDT · Issuer
Red Flag Warning
“Red Flag Warning issued October 15 at 12:04PM PDT until October 16 at 10:00AM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA”
...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 Sierra Nevada and adjacent Foothills. * 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.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 15, 12:04 PM PDT · expires Oct 16, 10:00 AM PDT · Issuer
Red Flag Warning
“Red Flag Warning issued October 15 at 12:24AM PDT until October 16 at 10:00AM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA”
...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.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 15, 12:24 AM PDT · expires Oct 15, 3:30 PM PDT · Issuer
Red Flag Warning
“Red Flag Warning issued October 14 at 10:14AM PDT until October 16 at 10:00AM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA”
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM PDT FRIDAY DUE TO WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND NORTHERN CALIFORNIA... The National Weather Service in Sacramento CA has issued a Red Flag Warning. * AFFECTED AREA...Portions of the Sierra Nevada and adjacent Foothills. * TIMING...From midnight tonight to 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 25% with single digits possible and very poor overnight recoveries. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning.
National Weather Service · issued Oct 14, 10:14 AM PDT · expires Oct 15, 3:00 PM PDT · Issuer
What Each Status Rests On
Open a topic for its recordsWeatherOfficial Warning5 official warnings in effect: Red Flag Warning.
Weather
Official Warning5 official warnings in effect: Red Flag Warning.
Official Warnings
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Safety
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Roads And Transit
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GovernmentQuiet1 report on this day, none published as an event.
Government
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Meetings That Day
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- Public Works Completes Vital Bridge Maintenance Across North Chico · Butte County government · Oct 16, 2:37 PM PDT Not Yet Confirmed
Local NewsQuiet2 reports on this day, none published as an event.
Local News
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- Evacuation warning lifted for Butte County residents near Swedes Fire · KTXL · Oct 16, 11:06 PM PDT Not Yet Confirmed
- Academic Senate discusses Mechoopda plan for Mansion site · Chicosol · Oct 16, 6:34 PM PDT Not Yet Confirmed
HealthQuietNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day, and readings are not kept day by day.
Health
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Air
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PowerQuietNo headline from this topic’s sources is on record for this day, and readings are not kept day by day.
Power
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