Storm Watch: Evacuation Warning issued for portions of rural Vacaville, Winters
(Graphic: Areas shaded in pink, above, are covered by an evacuation warning in Solano County as of Tuesday, January 26, 2021.)
Authorities in Solano County have issued an Evacuation Warning for portions of the LNU Lightning Complex wildfire burn scar over concerns of flooding and debris slides.
The warning was issued Tuesday evening for high elevation areas east of the Solano County line, west of Pleasants Valley Road, north of Interstate 80 and south of State Highway 128.
An interactive version of an evacuation advisory map can be found by clicking or tapping here.
Emergency officials say those who live or work within the evacuation advisory zone are urged to prepare for possible evacuations should the advisory become an order. Additional information will be transmitted through Alert Solano, the county’s emergency notification system. Sign up for Alert Solano by clicking or tapping here.
The Evacuation Warning comes at the same time weather forecasters in Sacramento issued a Flash Flood Watch for the LNU Lightning Complex wildfire burn scar in rural Fairfield, Vacaville and Winters. Sustained periods of heavy rain could trigger debris flows, including rockslides and mudslides, and could cause trees and power lines to topple in affected areas.
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