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Red Flag Warning issued October 8 at 11:40AM PDT until October 9

Affecting Surprise Valley California; Eastern Lassen County; Northern Washoe County

In effect until: Oct 9, 2026, 9:00 PM

Surprise Valley California; Eastern Lassen County; Northern Washoe County

Likely impact; effects through 9:00 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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* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 270 Surprise Valley California,
278 Eastern Lassen County, and 458 Northern Washoe County.

* TIMING...From 1 PM to 9 PM PDT Friday.

* WINDS...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity between 12 and 17 percent.

* DURATION...2 to 5 hours.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity, along
with prolonged dry conditions, can cause fires 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 October 8 at 11:40AM PDT until October 9

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