Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued July 25 at 9:01PM PDT until July 26 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 25, 2026 - 9:01pm
Expires:
July 26, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
* CHANGES...None.
* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front
including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe,
Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties.
* Winds...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* Humidity...Minimum humidity 6 to 11 percent. Limited overnight
humidity recovery of 25 to 45 percent.
* Duration...3 to 6 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:
Northern Sierra Front - Carson City/Douglas/Storey/Southern Washoe/Eastern Lyon/Far Southern Lassen Counties
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov