California, Nevada Fire Weather Watch - Severe | Effective 05/23/2026 14:25

Headline: 
Fire Weather Watch issued May 23 at 2:25PM PDT until May 25 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event: 
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
May 23, 2026 - 2:25pm
Expires: 
May 24, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from Monday afternoon through Monday evening. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 270 Surprise Valley California, Fire Weather Zone 278 Eastern Lassen County, Fire Weather Zone 423 West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County, Fire Weather Zone 458 Northern Washoe County. * Winds...West-southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Humidity...Minimum relative humidity between 10-15 percent. * Duration...3 to 9 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.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Surprise Valley California; Eastern Lassen County; West Humboldt Basin - Pershing County; Northern Washoe County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Reno NV
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov