New evacuations issued in Tehama County due to Park Fire

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING
FOR WASHOE LAKE...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph for
Washoe Lake.

* WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to
capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions
improve.

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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...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING 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.

* Humidity....Afternoon minimums of 12 to 20 percent.

* Duration...3 to 8 hours.

* 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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