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Red Flag Warning issued September 24 at 10:28AM PDT until September 25

Affecting West Humboldt Basin - Pershing County; Lahontan Basin - Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties

In effect until: Sep 25, 2026, 5:30 PM

West Humboldt Basin - Pershing County; Lahontan Basin - Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties

Likely impact; effects through 5:30 PM.

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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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 The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in
effect.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.

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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

Red Flag Warning issued September 24 at 10:28AM PDT until September 25

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