Severe · Red Flag WarningActive alert
Red Flag Warning issued September 12 at 2:08AM PDT until September 13
Affecting Southern Mono County; West Humboldt Basin - Pershing County; Lahontan Basin - Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties
In effect until: Sep 13, 2026, 9:00 AM
Southern Mono County; West Humboldt Basin - Pershing County; Lahontan Basin - Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties
Likely impact; effects through 9:00 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.
Read the original bulletin (official text)
* CHANGES...None. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 274 Southern Mono County, Fire Weather Zone 423 West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County, Fire Weather Zone 429 Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties. * Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph. * Humidity...RH reductions to 10 to 15 percent in the afternoon. Nighttime recoveries of 40 to 60 percent Sunday morning, except 30 to 40 percent in southern Mono and Mineral counties. * Duration...3 to 6 hours. * Impacts...The combination of strong 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™