Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued July 24 at 2:49AM PDT until July 26 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 24, 2026 - 2:49am
Expires:
July 25, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE
SIERRA FRONT...
* CHANGES...Added overnight recoveries to the humidity section.
* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front
including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe,
Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties.
* Winds...West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* Humidity...Afternoon minimums of 8 to 14 percent Friday through
Sunday. Overnight recoveries 25 to 45 percent each night through
Monday morning.
* Duration...3 to 6 hours each afternoon Friday through Sunday.
* Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can
cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first
responders can contain them.
Instruction:
Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry
vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires.
Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for
updates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips.
Area Description:
Northern Sierra Front - Carson City/Douglas/Storey/Southern Washoe/Eastern Lyon/Far Southern Lassen Counties
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV
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