Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued July 26 at 1:26AM PDT until July 26 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 26, 2026 - 1:26am
Expires:
July 26, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
* CHANGES...None.
* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 270 Surprise Valley
California, Fire Weather Zone 278 Eastern Lassen County,
including the Biscar Fire, Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern
Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern
Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties, Fire
Weather Zone 458 Northern Washoe County.
* Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* Humidity...Afternoon minimums 6 to 11 percent. Overnight
recoveries 25 to 45 percent.
* Duration...3 to 6 hours.
* 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 Sierra Front - Carson City/Douglas/Storey/Southern Washoe/Eastern Lyon/Far Southern Lassen Counties; Northern Washoe County
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV
Sender: