Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 26 at 12:47AM PDT until June 27 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 12:47am
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
* 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 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Winds will
briefly diminish Friday night.
* Humidity...Afternoon minimums of 12 to 20 percent.
* Duration...2 to 5 hours Friday with 3 to 8 hours Saturday.
* Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and dry fuels 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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