Weather Alert in California
Red Flag Warning issued May 30 at 12:27PM PDT until June 1 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
AREAS AFFECTED: Southern Mono County; Northern Sierra Front - Carson City/Douglas/Storey/Southern Washoe/Eastern Lyon/Far Southern Lassen Counties; Southern Sierra Front - Alpine/Northern Mono/Southern Lyon/Western Mineral Counties; Lahontan Basin - Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties
DESCRIPTION: The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM Saturday to 11 PM PDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 274 Southern Mono County, Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties, Fire Weather Zone 421 Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties and Fire Weather Zone 429 Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties. * Winds...Southwest wind gusts 30 to 40 mph. Gusts to 50 mph in wind prone areas. * Humidity...10-15% during the day with poor overnight recoveries around 20-35%. * Thunderstorms...10-15% chance of isolated dry thunderstorms with gusty, erratic outflow winds primarily in the Sierra. * Duration...8 to 12 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.
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