Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued June 23 at 10:48AM PDT until June 27 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 23, 2026 - 10:48am
Expires:
June 24, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for strong winds and low humidity, which is in effect from
Friday morning through Saturday evening.
* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 423 West Humboldt Basin in
Pershing County, Fire Weather Zone 429 Lahontan Basin
including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties.
* Winds...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* Humidity...Afternoon minimums 10 to 15 percent.
* Duration...3 to 6 hours Friday with 3 to 8 hours Saturday. While
humidity will recover Friday night, winds will stay breezy on
midslopes and ridges.
* 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, especially from any recent
lightning holdovers.
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:
West Humboldt Basin - Pershing County; Lahontan Basin - Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV
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