Alert
RED FLAG Warning today and tomorrow afternoon for Thunderstorms (lightning) and Strong Winds
RED FLAG Warning today and tomorrow afternoon for Thunderstorms and Strong Winds.
National Weather Service - Reno
Thunderstorms...Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are expected Tuesday and Wednesday. Storms will be a hybrid mix of wet and dry. However, with recent unusually low humidity, vegetationcould be extra receptive to new lightning caused fire starts.
* Outflow Winds...Gusty outflow winds up to 40-50 mph on Tuesday, with gusts up to 60 mph on Wednesday.
* Impacts...Lightning can create new fire starts and may combine with strong outflow winds to cause a fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them.
Photo of lightning strike in Glenshire Monday, July 20, 2020
Instructions:
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.
Address/Location
Truckee Fire Protection District
10049 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee, CA 96161
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 530-582-7850
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- NWS Rebroadcast