Fire Weather Watch

Locations Affected

Reno, NV ∙ Sparks, NV ∙ Carson City, NV ∙ Sunnyside-Tahoe City, CA ∙ Lee Vining, CA ∙ Dogskin Mountain, NV ∙ Indian Hills, NV ∙ Carson Airport, NV ∙ Double Spring, NV ∙ Surprise Valley, CA

Full Alert Message

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 1109 AM PDT Wed Aug 14 2024 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF WESTERN NEVADA AND NORTHEASTERN CALIFORNIA... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 272 Greater Lake Tahoe and Truckee Area, Fire Weather Zone 274 Southern Mono County, Fire Weather Zone 278 Eastern Lassen County, Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties, Fire Weather Zone 421 Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties and Fire Weather Zone 458 Northern Washoe County. * Winds...South to southwest wind 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph. * Humidity...9 to 15% * Duration...4 to 6 hours. Peak winds noon until 8 PM. * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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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