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...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 9 PM PDT
SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE SIERRA FRONT...

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING 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 Friday to 9 PM PDT Saturday. A Fire Weather Watch has also
been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low
humidity is in effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday
evening.

* 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 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph each afternoon.

* Humidity...Afternoon minimums 7 to 14 percent Friday through
Sunday.

* Duration...3 to 6 hours each afternoon Friday 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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...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 9 PM PDT
SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE SIERRA FRONT...

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING 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 Friday to 9 PM PDT Saturday. A Fire Weather Watch has also
been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low
humidity is in effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday
evening.

* 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 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph each afternoon.

* Humidity...Afternoon minimums 7 to 14 percent Friday through
Sunday.

* Duration...3 to 6 hours each afternoon Friday 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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