…LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR
WASHOE LAKE…
* WHAT…Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph for
Washoe Lake.
* WHERE…Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.
* WHEN…From noon to 8 PM PDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to
capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions
improve.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.
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…RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 11 PM PDT WEDNESDAY
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR NORTHERN SIERRA FRONT
INCLUDING CARSON CITY, DOUGLAS, STOREY, SOUTHERN WASHOE, WESTERN
LYON, AND FAR SOUTHERN LASSEN COUNTIES…
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from
2 PM to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer
in effect.
* CHANGES…None.
* Affected Area…Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front
including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe,
Western Lyon and and Far Southern Lassen Counties.
* Winds…West to southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
* Humidity…Minimum 19 to 25 percent.
* Duration…2 to 4 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.
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.
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