Severe · Red Flag WarningActive alert
Red Flag Warning issued September 12 at 2:08AM PDT until September 13
Affecting 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
In effect until: Sep 13, 2026, 9:00 AM
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
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 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. * Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph. * Humidity...RH reductions to 12 to 17 percent in the afternoon. Nighttime recoveries of 40 to 60 percent Sunday morning. * Duration...4 to 8 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™