Red Flag Warning

Locations Affected

Reno, NV ∙ Sparks, NV ∙ Carson City, NV ∙ Copperfield, NV ∙ Winnemucca Lake, NV ∙ Indian Hills, NV ∙ Washoe City, NV ∙ Fallon Station, NV ∙ Double Spring, NV ∙ Carson Airport, NV

Full Alert Message

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 1221 AM PDT Sat Jun 27 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE SIERRA FRONT... * 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. * Humidity....Afternoon minimums of 12 to 20 percent. * Duration...3 to 8 hours. * 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. 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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