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Truckee Fire Protection District
Wednesday August 12th, 2020 :: 07:53 a.m. PDT

Alert

RED FLAG in the Truckee Area today. Extreme Fire Danger from gusty winds, low humidity, and Dry Vegetation.

From NWS Reno:
West winds 15-25 mph with 35 mph gusts.
Humidity, afternoon humidity 7-15 %
Duration 4-8 hrs
Impacts: The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them.
*Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires. Follow local fire restrictions.
http://weather.gov/reno

Instructions:

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

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:
High Wind Warning

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