The National Weather Service on Friday upgraded its fire weather watch to a red flag warning for most of Northern and Central California, citing heightened risk of wildfires across the Sacramento Valley,

A red flag warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Flagstaff at 4:45 a.m. on Friday, June 20. This warning applies to Kaibab Plateau, Marble and Glen Canyons, Grand Canyon Country, Coconino Plateau,

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the Sacramento and San Joaquin Valleys, Delta, and lower foothills due to strong winds, low humidity, and warm temperatures, which could lead to extreme fire behavior.