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...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR
WASHOE LAKE...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph for
Washoe Lake.

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

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and increased wave heights on area lakes will
create hazardous conditions for small boats, kayaks and paddle
boards.

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 IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE NORTHERN 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 11 AM
to 11 PM PDT Saturday.

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

* Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* Humidity...As low as 18 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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