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WHAT: West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph for Walker Lake.
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WHERE: Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties.
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WHEN: From 11 AM Friday to 11 PM PDT Saturday.
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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.
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Winds may briefly subside Friday night before increasing again early Saturday morning.
* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph for Walker Lake. * WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 11 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may briefly subside Friday night before increasing again early Saturday morning.
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.
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM Friday to 11 PM PDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch has been upgraded to a Red Flag Warning.
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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 Far Southern Lassen Counties.
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Winds: West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
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Humidity: Afternoon minimums 12 to 20 percent.
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Duration: 2 to 4 hours Friday with 3 to 8 hours Saturday. While humidity will recover Friday night, winds will stay breezy on midslopes and ridges.
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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, especially from any recent lightning holdovers.
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM Friday to 11 PM PDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch has been upgraded to a Red Flag Warning. * 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 Far Southern Lassen Counties. * Winds...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * Humidity...Afternoon minimums 12 to 20 percent. * Duration...2 to 4 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.
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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