Full Notification

NOAA Reno:
CHANGES...Upgraded to a Red Flag Warning.

* Affected Area...Fire Zone 272 Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Fire Zone 421 Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern Lyon and and Western Mineral Counties.

* Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph. Local gusts to 55 mph in wind prone areas with gusts to 100 mph over the Sierra Crest.

* Humidity...15 to 25% early, rising to near 60% around sunrise Friday.

* Duration...3 to 6 hours.

* Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and critically dry fuels can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity.

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