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