Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 26 at 11:40AM PDT until June 27 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 11:40am
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* 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 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Winds will
briefly diminish Friday night.
* Humidity...Afternoon minimums 10 to 15 percent.
* Duration...3 to 6 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:
West Humboldt Basin - Pershing County; Lahontan Basin - Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV
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