Mark Truppner, MML Reporter The National Weather Service has - TopicsExpress

Mark Truppner, MML Reporter The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning through Wednesday 11 PM for the Mother Lode from 1000 through 3000 feet and the Stanislaus National Forest. Gusty winds and lightning are possible through this period. Thunderstorms may initially be dry but should become wetter with time. Stronger storms may produce abundant lightning and small hail. Some storms may extend into the central valley. Locally gusty winds of over 40 to 50 mph are possible. Lightning strikes may create new fire starts. Erratic winds from the thunderstorms may cause fires which develop to spread rapidly. The low pressure system will remain over northern California through Thursday. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now... or will shortly.