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Red Flag Warning issued September 6 at 10:40AM PDT until September 6

Affecting Southern Mono County; Southern Sierra Front - Alpine/Northern Mono/Southern Lyon/Western Mineral Counties; Lahontan Basin - Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties

In effect until: Sep 7, 2026, 3:00 AM

Southern Mono County; Southern Sierra Front - Alpine/Northern Mono/Southern Lyon/Western Mineral Counties; Lahontan Basin - Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties

Likely impact; effects through 3:00 AM.

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
until 8 PM PDT this evening.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 274 Southern Mono County,
Fire Weather Zone 421 Southern Sierra Front including Alpine,
Northern Mono, Southern Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties,
Fire Weather Zone 429 Lahontan Basin including Churchill and
Eastern Mineral Counties.

* Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* Humidity...As low as 8 percent.

* Duration...4 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.
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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™