Full Notification

NOAA Reno:

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from noon to 11 PM PDT Monday. 

* CHANGES...None

 Fire Zone 272 Greater Lake Tahoe and Truckee Area,
 And many other areas nearby......
  
* Winds...West to Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph. Gusts up to 45 mph for wind prone areas.

* Humidity...7 to 12 percent in western Nevada...10 to 20 percent in the Eastern Sierra, Tahoe Basin, and northeastern California. Poor to moderate recovery Saturday night.

* Duration...4 to 8 hours each day.

* 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.

* Additional Details...Dry and gusty winds are expected today as well, but the peak of the wind event is expected Sunday and Monday.

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

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, or ReadyForWildfire.org for preparedness tips. http://weather.gov/reno