RED FLAG in the Truckee/Tahoe Area this afternoon, Extreme Fire Danger from Lightning & Outflow winds. 
From NWS Reno:
Thunderstorms...Fast moving thunderstorms producing lightning and limited rainfall are possible tuesday afternoon in the Sierra * Outflow Winds...Gusts of 40 to 50 mph may occur near 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 before first responders can contain them.ttp://weather.gov/reno
Instructions:
BE PREPARED TO EVACUATE on RED FLAG DAYS
Keep your phone turned on and near your bed during the night so you can get evacuation notices. Always be prepared to evacuate in Fire Season. Have a GO BAG ready with your important items, park fueled cars facing out, know two ways out of your neighborhood, pay attention to your phone for evacuation notices and GO EARLY, if you see smoke or think you should go.
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:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning