White House covers North Portico with tarps

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
9 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY AND GUSTY WINDS FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 270, 278, 420, AND 458...

* CHANGES...None.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zones 270, 278, 420, and 458.

* WIND...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.

* Humidity...Afternoon minimums 7 to 15 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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