Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued July 23 at 10:10AM PDT until July 25 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 23, 2026 - 10:10am
Expires:
July 25, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF
NORTHEAST CA AND WESTERN NV...
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from
1 PM Friday to 9 PM PDT Saturday. A Fire Weather Watch has also
been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low
humidity is in effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday
evening. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* CHANGES...Upgraded Friday and Saturday to a Red Flag Warning.
Also issued a Fire Weather Watch for Sunday.
* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 270 Surprise Valley
California, Fire Weather Zone 278 Eastern Lassen County, Fire
Weather Zone 458 Northern Washoe County.
* Winds...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph each
afternoon.
* Humidity...Afternoon minimums 5 to 9 percent Friday through
Sunday.
* Duration...3 to 9 hours Friday and Saturday afternoon. 3 to 6
hours Sunday afternoon.
* 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:
Surprise Valley California; Eastern Lassen County; Northern Washoe County
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV
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