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Benicia Goes Under NWS Wind Advisory
The advisory goes into effect Monday at noon and ends at 10 p.m.
SOLANO COUNTY, CA — The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for the Carquinez Strait and Delta in Solano County, as well as other parts of the Bay Area that are already at high risk for wildfires.
The advisory goes into effect Monday at noon and ends at 10 p.m.
Sustained winds of 25 to 30 mph are expected, and gusts could top out at 54 mph according to the NWS.
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A Wind Advisory has been issued for portions of the northern San Joaquin Valley and areas near the Delta due to a strong Delta Breeze today. Be sure to secure any loose objects and drive carefully. #cawx pic.twitter.com/ORpqlWeEyB
— NWS Sacramento (@NWSSacramento) June 7, 2021
Persistent warm, dry weather has brought local reservoir storage capacity to historically low levels.
Much of the West Coast, including nearly all of California, is experiencing drought conditions.
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According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, as of June 1, 94.6 percent of California is in a severe drought, 74.3 percent of the state is in an extreme drought and 24 percent of the state is experiencing "exceptional drought" conditions.
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