Severe Future Possible Fire Weather Watch Fire Weather Watch issued August 30 at 9:19AM PDT until September 1 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV Sep 1, 11:00 AM → Sep 1, 11:00 PM The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Fire WeatherWatch for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect fromTuesday morning through Tuesday evening.* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 270 Surprise ValleyCalifornia, Fire Weather Zone 278 Eastern Lassen County, FireWeather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front including Carson City,Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and FarSouthern Lassen Counties, Fire Weather Zone 458 NorthernWashoe County.* Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph.* Humidity...As low as 10 to 15 percent.* Duration...3 to 6 hours.* Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity cancause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before firstresponders can contain them. + Read More 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. Updated: Aug 31, 11:31 AM Source: NWS Alert
Severe Expected Likely Red Flag Warning Red Flag Warning issued September 1 at 12:43AM PDT until September 1 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV Sep 1, 11:00 AM → Sep 1, 11:00 PM ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT TUESDAY FORGUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF NE CALIFORNIA AND NWNEVADA...* CHANGES...None.* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Frontincluding Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe,Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties.* Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 30 to 40 mph.Ridgetop gusts up to 50 mph. Winds shift to westerly in thelate afternoon and evening.* Humidity...RH reductions to 10 to 15 percent in theafternoon. Nighttime recoveries of 40 to 70 percent Wednesdaymorning.* Duration...3 to 6 hours.* Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity cancause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before firstresponders can contain them. + Read More 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. Updated: Sep 1, 8:35 AM Source: NWS Alert
Moderate Expected Likely Lake Wind Advisory Lake Wind Advisory issued August 31 at 1:21PM PDT until September 1 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV Sep 1, 11:00 AM → Sep 1, 8:00 PM WHAT: Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Waveheights up to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe and Pyramid Lake. WHERE: Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-EasternSierra Counties, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area, and WesternNevada Basin and Range including: Lake Tahoe, Pyramid Lake, EagleLake, Honey Lake, Lake Davis, Frenchman Lake, Stampede Reservoir,Donner Lake, Prosser and Boca Reservoirs, Washoe Lake, and TopazLake. WHEN: From 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Tuesday. IMPACTS: Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will createhazardous conditions for small craft. + Read More 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. Updated: Sep 1, 8:35 AM Source: NWS Alert