The National Weather Service in Reno has upgraded the Fire Weather Watch to a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from 2 PM to 10 PM PDT Friday.
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CHANGES: Fire Weather Watch Upgraded to a Red Flag Warning.
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Affected Area: Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon and and Far Southern Lassen Counties.
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Winds: Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
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Humidity: As low as 10 to 15 percent.
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Duration: 3 to 6 hours.
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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.
The National Weather Service in Reno has upgraded the Fire Weather Watch to a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from 2 PM to 10 PM PDT Friday. * CHANGES...Fire Weather Watch Upgraded to a Red Flag Warning. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon and and Far Southern Lassen Counties. * Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Humidity...As low as 10 to 15 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.
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.
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WHAT: Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph for Washoe Lake.
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WHERE: Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.
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WHEN: From 2 PM this afternoon to 10 PM PDT this evening.
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IMPACTS: Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph for Washoe Lake. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 10 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.
Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.
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