...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 PM PDT SATURDAY 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. Winds will
briefly diminish Friday night.
* Humidity...Afternoon minimums of 12 to 20 percent.
* Duration...2 to 5 hours Friday with 3 to 8 hours Saturday.
* 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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...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM FRIDAY TO 11 PM
PDT SATURDAY FOR WASHOE LAKE...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph for
Washoe Lake.
* WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.
* WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 11 PM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to
capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions
improve.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may briefly subside Friday night before
increasing again early Saturday morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.
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