RED FLAG in the Truckee Area this afternoon, EXTREME FIRE Danger due to High WINDS and Very Dry Conditions. 
From NWS Reno:
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 8 PM PDT MONDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR NORTHEAST CALIFORNIA AND NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY...
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM to 8 PM Tuesday.
* Winds...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph. Higher gusts of up to 40 mph are possible for wind prone locations as well as for the ridges. Winds will remain breezy for Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons with localized critical fire conditions expected during this time. * Humidity...9 to 15%, with poor recoveries during the overnight hours. * Duration...3 to 7 hours. Ridge locations will continue to be gusty into the overnight hours.
* Impacts...The combination of recent hot temperatures, gusty winds, and low humidity can cause 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, have a garden hose ready, 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, campfires or BBQ's. 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:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- High Wind Warning