Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued September 24 at 10:28AM PDT until September 25 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 24, 2026 - 10:28am
Expires:
September 25, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from
noon to 10 PM PDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in
effect.
* CHANGES...Fire Weather Watch upgraded to a Red Flag Warning.
* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 423 West Humboldt Basin in
Pershing County, Fire Weather Zone 429 Lahontan Basin
including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties.
* Winds...Southwest to west winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40
mph. Winds shift northerly/northwesterly in the evening and
overnight.
* Humidity...As low as 12 to 17 percent in the afternoon.
* Duration...4 to 7 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:
West Humboldt Basin - Pershing County; Lahontan Basin - Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov