Red Flag Warning

Locations Affected

Reno, NV ∙ Sparks, NV ∙ Carson City, NV ∙ Cold Springs, NV ∙ Patrick, NV ∙ Moon Lake, CA ∙ Genoa, NV ∙ Indian Hills, NV ∙ Fort Bidwell, CA ∙ Reno Tahoe Intl Airport, NV

Full Alert Message

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 929 AM PDT Sat Jul 25 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE SIERRA FRONT... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM PDT SUNDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE SIERRA FRONT... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM to 9 PM PDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * CHANGES...Increased wind gusts. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties. * Winds...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts of 30 to 40 mph. * Humidity...Afternoon minimums of 7 to 14 percent through Sunday. Overnight recoveries 25 to 45 percent each night through Monday morning. * Duration...3 to 6 hours each afternoon through Sunday. * 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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