National Weather Service Issues Area Red Flag Warning

Courtesy: MGN

The National Weather Service has extended issued Red Flag Warnings for northern and central Nevada until 11 p.m. on Wednesday.

Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as four wheeling, yard work, target shooting, or campfires. 

The combination of gusty winds, and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them. 

For the latest updates and preparedness tips visit livingwithfire.info or weather.gov/reno.. 

You can stay up to date on weather across the country and in our area with our KTVN Storm Watch weather app. 

You can download it for free for your iPhone, iPad, or Android smartphone. Just search KTVN in the iTunes or Google Play Store.

(The National Weather Service contributed to this report.)

Red Flag Warning / Dry Lightning & High Fire Danger