Full Notification

NOAA Reno:

RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SUNDAY TO 5 PM PDT MONDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE TAHOE BASIN AND TRUCKEE 

* Winds...Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts of 30 to 35 mph. Higher gusts of 40 to 50 mph are possible along mid-slopes and wind-prone areas with gusts of 70+ mph along the Sierra Crest.

* Humidity...15-25% Sunday night, falling to 8-15% Monday.

* Duration...8-16 hours.

* 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.

http://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. NO OPEN FLAMES


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