Multiple agencies respond to Washoe Lake for water rescue after boat capsizes

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 11
PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR WASHOE LAKE...

* WHAT...West-southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph
for Washoe Lake.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 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 FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR
WESTERN NEVADA AND EASTERN LASSEN COUNTY...

* CHANGES...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 278 Eastern Lassen 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 423 West Humboldt
Basin in Pershing County, Fire Weather Zone 429 Lahontan Basin
including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties, Fire Weather
Zone 458 Northern Washoe County.

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

* Humidity...As low as 9 percent.

* Duration...4-10 hours between 11 AM and 11 PM PDT Saturday.

* 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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