Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued July 25 at 2:06AM PDT until July 25 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 25, 2026 - 2:06am
Expires:
July 26, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE
SIERRA FRONT...
* CHANGES...Increased wind gusts.
* 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 to southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 30 to
40 mph.
* Humidity...Afternoon minimums of 7 to 14 percent through
Sunday. Overnight recoveries 25 to 45 percent each night through
Monday morning.
* Duration...3 to 6 hours each afternoon 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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