Full Notification

RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 PM PDT THURSDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE NORTHERN SIERRA,NORTHEAST CALIFORNIA AND GREATER LAKE TAHOE TRUCKEE AREAS...

* Affected Area... Fire Zone 272 Greater Lake Tahoe
  and Truckee Area 

* Winds...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph. Higher gusts likely in wind prone areas and along exposed terrain.

* Humidity...Minimum values of 5 to 15 percent.

* Duration...5 to 8 hours for most areas. Up to 10 hours along exposed midslopes and ridges.

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