Crime & Safety
San Francisco Goes Under NWS Wind Advisory
The advisory goes into effect Monday at noon and ends at 8 p.m.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for San Francisco and 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 8 p.m.
Sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph are expected, and gusts could top out at 55 mph according to the NWS.
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It's breezy today, but expect even stronger afternoon and evening onshore winds on Monday. A Wind Advisory has been issued for portions of the #BayArea and Central Coast from Noon to 8 PM PDT Monday. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/MApi4VVBXZ
— NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) June 6, 2021
The advisory comes as much of the West Coast, including nearly all of California, is experiencing drought conditions.
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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