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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 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Winds will briefly diminish Friday night.
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Humidity: Afternoon minimums of 12 to 20 percent.
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Duration: 2 to 5 hours Friday with 3 to 8 hours Saturday.
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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.
* 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 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Winds will briefly diminish Friday night. * Humidity...Afternoon minimums of 12 to 20 percent. * Duration...2 to 5 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.
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: 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.
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