WWUS85 KREV 091653
RFWREV

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
953 AM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026

CAZ270-278-NVZ420-458-100100-
/O.NEW.KREV.FW.W.0006.260710T2100Z-260711T0400Z/
Surprise Valley California-Eastern Lassen County-
Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey,
Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties-
Northern Washoe County-
953 AM PDT Thu Jul 9 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 9 PM PDT FRIDAY FOR LOW
HUMIDITY AND GUSTY WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 270, 278, 420, 
AND 458...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM to 9 PM PDT Friday. 

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 270, 278, 420 and 458. 

* WIND...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.

* HUMIDITY...Afternoon minimums 7 to 15 percent.

* DURATION...3 to 8 hours. 

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and dry fuels 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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