The San Francisco Bay Area faces increased fire risk due to gusty winds and low humidity, with caution advised for residents ...

We are issuing a Weather Authority Alert due to the high winds most of ... In addition to a high wind warning, the National ...

The storms could bring pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts ... impacted by the alert include Kaiser Point, Upper Burnt Corral, High Sierra and Florence Lake. The NWS states, "If outdoors ...

will have a high risk for large fires with very rapid fire spread, extreme fire behavior, and long range spotting," the NWS said. Wind gusts are expected to reach between 55 and 70 mph.

Here's a breakdown of the three-tiered alert system from the NWS and what each level entails: High wind warning: Take action! Sustained, strong winds with even stronger gusts are happening.