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2024 [KREV] RENO Red Flag (FW) Warning (W) Number 14

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362 
WWUS85 KREV 091859
RFWREV

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1159 AM PDT Mon Sep 9 2024

NVZ420-102300-
/O.NEW.KREV.FW.W.0014.240910T1800Z-240912T0300Z/
Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey,
Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties-
1159 AM PDT Mon Sep 9 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 8 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR WESTERN NEVADA
SIERRA FRONT INCLUDING THE DAVIS FIRE...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from
11 AM Tuesday to 8 PM PDT Wednesday.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front
  including the Davis Fire, Carson City, Douglas, Storey, 
  Southern Washoe, Western Lyon and and Far Southern Lassen 
  Counties.

* Winds...On Tuesday, southwest winds 15 to 25 with gusts to 30
  mph. On Wednesday, west to southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with
  gusts of 40 mph or more.
 
* Humidity...On Tuesday, 12-18%. On Wednesday, 18-25%. 

* Duration...On Tuesday, 3 to 5 hours with decreasing winds
  overnight. On Wednesday, winds may start as early as 9am with 6
  or more hours of critical conditions. 

* 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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno
266 
WWUS85 KREV 101546
RFWREV

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
846 AM PDT Tue Sep 10 2024

NVZ420-111600-
/O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0014.240910T1800Z-240912T0300Z/
Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey,
Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties-
846 AM PDT Tue Sep 10 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR WESTERN NEVADA SIERRA FRONT
INCLUDING THE DAVIS FIRE...

* This is a Particularly Dangerous Situation for Wednesday 
  starting at 11 AM.

* CHANGES...Upgraded Wednesday to a Particularly Dangerous
  Situation for the Western Nevada Sierra Front.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front 
  including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, 
  Western Lyon and and Far Southern Lassen Counties.

* Winds...On Tuesday, southwest winds 15 to 25 with gusts to 30 
  mph. On Wednesday, west to southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with 
  gusts of 40 mph or more.

* Humidity...On Tuesday, 12-18%. On Wednesday, 18-25%.

* Duration...On Tuesday, 3 to 5 hours with decreasing winds 
  overnight. On Wednesday, winds may start as early as 9am with 
  6 or more hours of critical conditions.

* 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.

* Additional Details...The last PDS Red Flag Warning was issued
  September 15, 2019. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This is a particularly dangerous situation with high winds and dry
conditions. New and existing fires will grow rapidly out of
control, in some cases people may not be able to evacuate safely
in time.

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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno
769 
WWUS85 KREV 101929
RFWREV

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1229 PM PDT Tue Sep 10 2024

CAZ274-NVZ421-423-429-120300-
/O.EXB.KREV.FW.W.0014.240911T1800Z-240912T0300Z/
Southern Mono County-
Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern
Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties-
West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County-
Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties-
1229 PM PDT Tue Sep 10 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND
RANGE...MINERAL COUNTY...AND THE EASTERN SIERRA...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from
11 AM to 8 PM PDT Wednesday.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 274 Southern Mono County, 
  Fire Weather Zone 421 Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, 
  Northern Mono, Southern Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties, 
  Fire Weather Zone 423 West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County 
  and Fire Weather Zone 429 Lahontan Basin including Churchill 
  and Eastern Mineral Counties.

* Winds...On Wednesday, west to southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with
  gusts of 30 mph or more.

* Humidity...On Wednesday, 8-15%.

* Duration...On Wednesday, 3 to 6 hours of critical conditions.

* 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.

&&

$$

NVZ420-120300-
/O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240912T0300Z/
Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey,
Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties-
1229 PM PDT Tue Sep 10 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR WESTERN NEVADA SIERRA FRONT
INCLUDING THE DAVIS FIRE...

* This is a Particularly Dangerous Situation for Wednesday 
  starting at 11 AM.

* CHANGES...Upgraded Wednesday to a Particularly Dangerous 
  Situation for the Western Nevada Sierra Front.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front 
  including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, 
  Western Lyon and and Far Southern Lassen Counties.

* Winds...Today, southwest winds 15 to 25 with gusts to 30 mph. 
  On Wednesday, west to southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts of
  40 mph or more.

* Humidity...Today, 12-18%. On Wednesday, 12-25%.

* Duration...Today, 3 to 5 hours with decreasing winds overnight.
  On Wednesday, winds may start as early as 9 AM with 6 or more 
  hours of critical conditions.

* 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.

* Additional Details...The last PDS Red Flag Warning was issued 
  September 15, 2019.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This is a particularly dangerous situation with high winds and
dry conditions. New and existing fires will grow rapidly out of
control, in some cases people may not be able to evacuate safely
in time.

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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno
935 
WWUS85 KREV 111039
RFWREV

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
339 AM PDT Wed Sep 11 2024

NVZ420-120300-
/O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240912T0300Z/
Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey,
Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties-
339 AM PDT Wed Sep 11 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR WESTERN NEVADA SIERRA FRONT
INCLUDING THE DAVIS FIRE...

* This is a Particularly Dangerous Situation for today starting 
  at 11 AM.

* CHANGES...Updated for lower humidity this morning and included
  stronger ridge top gusts. 

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front 
  including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, 
  Western Lyon and and Far Southern Lassen Counties.

* Winds...West to southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts of 40
  mph or more by late morning. Ridge top gusts 50 to 70 mph.

* Humidity...Minimum 8-15% this morning...then 12-22% by mid-
  afternoon.

* Duration...6 or more hours of critical conditions today.

* 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.

* Additional Details...The last PDS Red Flag Warning was issued 
  September 15, 2019.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This is a particularly dangerous situation with high winds and
dry conditions. New and existing fires will grow rapidly out of
control, in some cases people may not be able to evacuate safely
in time.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ274-NVZ421-423-429-120300-
/O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0014.240911T1800Z-240912T0300Z/
Southern Mono County-
Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern
Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties-
West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County-
Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties-
339 AM PDT Wed Sep 11 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE...MINERAL COUNTY...AND THE EASTERN
SIERRA...

* CHANGES...Included stronger ridge top gusts. 

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 274 Southern Mono County, 
  Fire Weather Zone 421 Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, 
  Northern Mono, Southern Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties, 
  Fire Weather Zone 423 West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County 
  and Fire Weather Zone 429 Lahontan Basin including Churchill 
  and Eastern Mineral Counties.

* Winds...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph. Ridge
  top gusts 40 to 60 mph. 

* Humidity...Minimum 8-15% this afternoon.

* Duration...3 to 6 hours of critical conditions.

* 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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno
693 
WWUS85 KREV 112059
RFWREV

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
159 PM PDT Wed Sep 11 2024

CAZ274-NVZ420-421-423-429-120300-
/O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240912T0300Z/
Southern Mono County-
Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey,
Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties-
Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern
Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties-
West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County-
Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties-
159 PM PDT Wed Sep 11 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND
RANGE...MINERAL COUNTY...AND THE EASTERN SIERRA...

...RED FLAG WARNING FOR ZONE 420 REMAINS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS
SITUATION DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY...

* CHANGES...None.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 274 Southern Mono 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, Fire Weather Zone 423 West 
  Humboldt Basin in Pershing County and Fire Weather Zone 429 
  Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral 
  Counties.

* Winds...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph. Ridge
  top gusts 40 to 60 mph. For zone 420 western Nevada Sierra
  Front, there will be localized gusts exceeding 50 mph.

* Humidity...Minimum 5-15% this afternoon.

* Duration...3 to 6 hours of critical conditions.

* 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...

For Western NV Sierra Front, this is a particularly dangerous 
situation with high winds and dry conditions. New and existing 
fires will grow rapidly out of control, in some cases people may 
not be able to evacuate safely in time.

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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno
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362 
WWUS85 KREV 091859
RFWREV

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1159 AM PDT Mon Sep 9 2024

NVZ420-102300-
/O.NEW.KREV.FW.W.0014.240910T1800Z-240912T0300Z/
Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey,
Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties-
1159 AM PDT Mon Sep 9 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 8 PM PDT
WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR WESTERN NEVADA
SIERRA FRONT INCLUDING THE DAVIS FIRE...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from
11 AM Tuesday to 8 PM PDT Wednesday.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front
  including the Davis Fire, Carson City, Douglas, Storey, 
  Southern Washoe, Western Lyon and and Far Southern Lassen 
  Counties.

* Winds...On Tuesday, southwest winds 15 to 25 with gusts to 30
  mph. On Wednesday, west to southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with
  gusts of 40 mph or more.
 
* Humidity...On Tuesday, 12-18%. On Wednesday, 18-25%. 

* Duration...On Tuesday, 3 to 5 hours with decreasing winds
  overnight. On Wednesday, winds may start as early as 9am with 6
  or more hours of critical conditions. 

* 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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno
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266 
WWUS85 KREV 101546
RFWREV

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
846 AM PDT Tue Sep 10 2024

NVZ420-111600-
/O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0014.240910T1800Z-240912T0300Z/
Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey,
Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties-
846 AM PDT Tue Sep 10 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR WESTERN NEVADA SIERRA FRONT
INCLUDING THE DAVIS FIRE...

* This is a Particularly Dangerous Situation for Wednesday 
  starting at 11 AM.

* CHANGES...Upgraded Wednesday to a Particularly Dangerous
  Situation for the Western Nevada Sierra Front.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front 
  including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, 
  Western Lyon and and Far Southern Lassen Counties.

* Winds...On Tuesday, southwest winds 15 to 25 with gusts to 30 
  mph. On Wednesday, west to southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with 
  gusts of 40 mph or more.

* Humidity...On Tuesday, 12-18%. On Wednesday, 18-25%.

* Duration...On Tuesday, 3 to 5 hours with decreasing winds 
  overnight. On Wednesday, winds may start as early as 9am with 
  6 or more hours of critical conditions.

* 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.

* Additional Details...The last PDS Red Flag Warning was issued
  September 15, 2019. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This is a particularly dangerous situation with high winds and dry
conditions. New and existing fires will grow rapidly out of
control, in some cases people may not be able to evacuate safely
in time.

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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno
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769 
WWUS85 KREV 101929
RFWREV

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1229 PM PDT Tue Sep 10 2024

CAZ274-NVZ421-423-429-120300-
/O.EXB.KREV.FW.W.0014.240911T1800Z-240912T0300Z/
Southern Mono County-
Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern
Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties-
West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County-
Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties-
1229 PM PDT Tue Sep 10 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND
RANGE...MINERAL COUNTY...AND THE EASTERN SIERRA...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from
11 AM to 8 PM PDT Wednesday.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 274 Southern Mono County, 
  Fire Weather Zone 421 Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, 
  Northern Mono, Southern Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties, 
  Fire Weather Zone 423 West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County 
  and Fire Weather Zone 429 Lahontan Basin including Churchill 
  and Eastern Mineral Counties.

* Winds...On Wednesday, west to southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with
  gusts of 30 mph or more.

* Humidity...On Wednesday, 8-15%.

* Duration...On Wednesday, 3 to 6 hours of critical conditions.

* 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.

&&

$$

NVZ420-120300-
/O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240912T0300Z/
Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey,
Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties-
1229 PM PDT Tue Sep 10 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR WESTERN NEVADA SIERRA FRONT
INCLUDING THE DAVIS FIRE...

* This is a Particularly Dangerous Situation for Wednesday 
  starting at 11 AM.

* CHANGES...Upgraded Wednesday to a Particularly Dangerous 
  Situation for the Western Nevada Sierra Front.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front 
  including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, 
  Western Lyon and and Far Southern Lassen Counties.

* Winds...Today, southwest winds 15 to 25 with gusts to 30 mph. 
  On Wednesday, west to southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts of
  40 mph or more.

* Humidity...Today, 12-18%. On Wednesday, 12-25%.

* Duration...Today, 3 to 5 hours with decreasing winds overnight.
  On Wednesday, winds may start as early as 9 AM with 6 or more 
  hours of critical conditions.

* 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.

* Additional Details...The last PDS Red Flag Warning was issued 
  September 15, 2019.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This is a particularly dangerous situation with high winds and
dry conditions. New and existing fires will grow rapidly out of
control, in some cases people may not be able to evacuate safely
in time.

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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno
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935 
WWUS85 KREV 111039
RFWREV

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
339 AM PDT Wed Sep 11 2024

NVZ420-120300-
/O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240912T0300Z/
Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey,
Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties-
339 AM PDT Wed Sep 11 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR WESTERN NEVADA SIERRA FRONT
INCLUDING THE DAVIS FIRE...

* This is a Particularly Dangerous Situation for today starting 
  at 11 AM.

* CHANGES...Updated for lower humidity this morning and included
  stronger ridge top gusts. 

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front 
  including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, 
  Western Lyon and and Far Southern Lassen Counties.

* Winds...West to southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts of 40
  mph or more by late morning. Ridge top gusts 50 to 70 mph.

* Humidity...Minimum 8-15% this morning...then 12-22% by mid-
  afternoon.

* Duration...6 or more hours of critical conditions today.

* 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.

* Additional Details...The last PDS Red Flag Warning was issued 
  September 15, 2019.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

This is a particularly dangerous situation with high winds and
dry conditions. New and existing fires will grow rapidly out of
control, in some cases people may not be able to evacuate safely
in time.

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.

&&

$$

CAZ274-NVZ421-423-429-120300-
/O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0014.240911T1800Z-240912T0300Z/
Southern Mono County-
Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern
Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties-
West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County-
Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties-
339 AM PDT Wed Sep 11 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR
WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE...MINERAL COUNTY...AND THE EASTERN
SIERRA...

* CHANGES...Included stronger ridge top gusts. 

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 274 Southern Mono County, 
  Fire Weather Zone 421 Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, 
  Northern Mono, Southern Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties, 
  Fire Weather Zone 423 West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County 
  and Fire Weather Zone 429 Lahontan Basin including Churchill 
  and Eastern Mineral Counties.

* Winds...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph. Ridge
  top gusts 40 to 60 mph. 

* Humidity...Minimum 8-15% this afternoon.

* Duration...3 to 6 hours of critical conditions.

* 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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno
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693 
WWUS85 KREV 112059
RFWREV

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
159 PM PDT Wed Sep 11 2024

CAZ274-NVZ420-421-423-429-120300-
/O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240912T0300Z/
Southern Mono County-
Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey,
Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties-
Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern
Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties-
West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County-
Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties-
159 PM PDT Wed Sep 11 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND
RANGE...MINERAL COUNTY...AND THE EASTERN SIERRA...

...RED FLAG WARNING FOR ZONE 420 REMAINS A PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS
SITUATION DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY...

* CHANGES...None.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 274 Southern Mono 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, Fire Weather Zone 423 West 
  Humboldt Basin in Pershing County and Fire Weather Zone 429 
  Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral 
  Counties.

* Winds...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph. Ridge
  top gusts 40 to 60 mph. For zone 420 western Nevada Sierra
  Front, there will be localized gusts exceeding 50 mph.

* Humidity...Minimum 5-15% this afternoon.

* Duration...3 to 6 hours of critical conditions.

* 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...

For Western NV Sierra Front, this is a particularly dangerous 
situation with high winds and dry conditions. New and existing 
fires will grow rapidly out of control, in some cases people may 
not be able to evacuate safely in time.

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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http://weather.gov/reno

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