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Truckee Fire Protection District
Tuesday July 21st, 2020 :: 07:50 a.m. PDT

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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

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