RED FLAG in the Truckee Area today, Extreme Fire Danger from Lightning, Strong Outflow winds and Dry Vegetation 
From NWS Reno:
* Thunderstorms...Isolated thunderstorms this morning will become scattered by afternoon. Thunderstorms will start dry and transition to hybrid wet/dry storms in the afternoon.
* Outflow Winds...Gusts to 50 mph possible from any thunderstorms. * 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.
http://weather.gov/reno
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. http://weather.gov/reno
Get off the water and go inside a building or vehicle when you hear thunder or see lightning.
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:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning