Fire Weather Watch

Locations Affected

Reno, NV ∙ Sparks, NV ∙ Carson City, NV ∙ Mogul, NV ∙ Anaho Island National Wildlife Refuge, NV ∙ Shaffer Mountain, CA ∙ Gardnerville, NV ∙ Herlong, CA ∙ Coleman Canyon, NV ∙ Wellington, NV

Full Alert Message

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 919 AM PDT Sun Aug 30 2026 ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHEAST CA, NORTHWEST NV AND THE WESTERN NV SIERRA FRONT... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 270 Surprise Valley California, 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 458 Northern Washoe 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 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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