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Fire Weather Watch 0011
Issued by the Reno Forecast Office

Action Issued Starts Expiration
New 2026-09-23 14:47:52 2026-09-25 14:00:00 2026-09-26 00:00:00
New 2026-09-23 14:47:52 2026-09-25 14:00:00 2026-09-26 00:00:00
New 2026-09-23 14:47:52 2026-09-25 14:00:00 2026-09-26 00:00:00
Upgraded 2026-09-24 12:29:21 2026-09-25 14:00:00 2026-09-26 00:00:00
Cancelled 2026-09-24 12:29:21 2026-09-25 14:00:00 2026-09-26 00:00:00
Upgraded 2026-09-24 12:29:21 2026-09-25 14:00:00 2026-09-26 00:00:00


Action: New
Issued At: 2026-09-23 14:47:52

422 
WWUS85 KREV 231947
RFWREV

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1247 PM PDT Wed Sep 23 2026

NVZ458-242300-
/O.NEW.KREV.FW.A.0011.260925T1900Z-260926T0500Z/
Northern Washoe County-
1247 PM PDT Wed Sep 23 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR NORTHERN
WASHOE COUNTY...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from
Friday afternoon through Friday evening.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 458 Northern Washoe County.

* Winds...Southwest to west 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
  Winds shift to northerly in the evening and overnight. 

* Humidity...RH reductions to 20 to 25 percent in the afternoon.
  Nighttime recoveries of 40 to 60 percent Saturday morning. 

* Duration...3 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

NVZ420-421-242300-
/O.NEW.KREV.FW.A.0011.260925T1900Z-260926T0500Z/
Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey,
Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties-
Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern
Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties-
1247 PM PDT Wed Sep 23 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE SIERRA
FRONT...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from
Friday afternoon through Friday evening.

* 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 up to 45 mph.

* Humidity...RH reductions to 15 to 20 percent in the afternoon.
  Nighttime recoveries of 40 to 60 percent Saturday morning.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

NVZ423-429-242300-
/O.NEW.KREV.FW.A.0011.260925T1900Z-260926T0500Z/
West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County-
Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties-
1247 PM PDT Wed Sep 23 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE LAHONTAN
AND WEST HUMBOLDT BASINS...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from
Friday afternoon through Friday evening.

* 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 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
  Winds shift to northerly in the evening and overnight. 

* Humidity...RH reductions to 12 to 17 percent in the afternoon.
  Nighttime recoveries of 30 to 60 percent Saturday morning. 

* Duration...3 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno


Action: New
Issued At: 2026-09-23 14:47:52

422 
WWUS85 KREV 231947
RFWREV

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1247 PM PDT Wed Sep 23 2026

NVZ458-242300-
/O.NEW.KREV.FW.A.0011.260925T1900Z-260926T0500Z/
Northern Washoe County-
1247 PM PDT Wed Sep 23 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR NORTHERN
WASHOE COUNTY...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from
Friday afternoon through Friday evening.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 458 Northern Washoe County.

* Winds...Southwest to west 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
  Winds shift to northerly in the evening and overnight. 

* Humidity...RH reductions to 20 to 25 percent in the afternoon.
  Nighttime recoveries of 40 to 60 percent Saturday morning. 

* Duration...3 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

NVZ420-421-242300-
/O.NEW.KREV.FW.A.0011.260925T1900Z-260926T0500Z/
Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey,
Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties-
Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern
Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties-
1247 PM PDT Wed Sep 23 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE SIERRA
FRONT...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from
Friday afternoon through Friday evening.

* 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 up to 45 mph.

* Humidity...RH reductions to 15 to 20 percent in the afternoon.
  Nighttime recoveries of 40 to 60 percent Saturday morning.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

NVZ423-429-242300-
/O.NEW.KREV.FW.A.0011.260925T1900Z-260926T0500Z/
West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County-
Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties-
1247 PM PDT Wed Sep 23 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE LAHONTAN
AND WEST HUMBOLDT BASINS...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from
Friday afternoon through Friday evening.

* 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 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
  Winds shift to northerly in the evening and overnight. 

* Humidity...RH reductions to 12 to 17 percent in the afternoon.
  Nighttime recoveries of 30 to 60 percent Saturday morning. 

* Duration...3 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno


Action: New
Issued At: 2026-09-23 14:47:52

422 
WWUS85 KREV 231947
RFWREV

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1247 PM PDT Wed Sep 23 2026

NVZ458-242300-
/O.NEW.KREV.FW.A.0011.260925T1900Z-260926T0500Z/
Northern Washoe County-
1247 PM PDT Wed Sep 23 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR NORTHERN
WASHOE COUNTY...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from
Friday afternoon through Friday evening.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 458 Northern Washoe County.

* Winds...Southwest to west 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
  Winds shift to northerly in the evening and overnight. 

* Humidity...RH reductions to 20 to 25 percent in the afternoon.
  Nighttime recoveries of 40 to 60 percent Saturday morning. 

* Duration...3 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

NVZ420-421-242300-
/O.NEW.KREV.FW.A.0011.260925T1900Z-260926T0500Z/
Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey,
Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties-
Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern
Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties-
1247 PM PDT Wed Sep 23 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE SIERRA
FRONT...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from
Friday afternoon through Friday evening.

* 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 up to 45 mph.

* Humidity...RH reductions to 15 to 20 percent in the afternoon.
  Nighttime recoveries of 40 to 60 percent Saturday morning.

* 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

NVZ423-429-242300-
/O.NEW.KREV.FW.A.0011.260925T1900Z-260926T0500Z/
West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County-
Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties-
1247 PM PDT Wed Sep 23 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
FRIDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE LAHONTAN
AND WEST HUMBOLDT BASINS...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from
Friday afternoon through Friday evening.

* 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 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
  Winds shift to northerly in the evening and overnight. 

* Humidity...RH reductions to 12 to 17 percent in the afternoon.
  Nighttime recoveries of 30 to 60 percent Saturday morning. 

* Duration...3 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno


Action: Upgraded
Issued At: 2026-09-24 12:29:21

641 
WWUS85 KREV 241728
RFWREV

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1028 AM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026

NVZ458-241830-
/O.CAN.KREV.FW.A.0011.260925T1900Z-260926T0500Z/
Northern Washoe County-
1028 AM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS CANCELLED FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW
HUMIDITY FOR NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY...

The National Weather Service in Reno has cancelled the Fire
Weather Watch.

The Fire Weather Watch has been cancelled as weakening winds and
increasing humidity have diminished the threat for fire weather. 

$$

NVZ423-429-251730-
/O.UPG.KREV.FW.A.0011.260925T1900Z-260926T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.FW.W.0013.260925T1900Z-260926T0500Z/
West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County-
Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties-
1028 AM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM PDT FRIDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE LAHONTAN AND WEST HUMBOLDT
BASINS...

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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

NVZ420-421-251730-
/O.UPG.KREV.FW.A.0011.260925T1900Z-260926T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.FW.W.0013.260925T1900Z-260926T0500Z/
Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey,
Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties-
Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern
Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties-
1028 AM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM PDT FRIDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE SIERRA FRONT...

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 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 to west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 
  45 mph.

* Humidity...As low as 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno


Action: Cancelled
Issued At: 2026-09-24 12:29:21

641 
WWUS85 KREV 241728
RFWREV

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1028 AM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026

NVZ458-241830-
/O.CAN.KREV.FW.A.0011.260925T1900Z-260926T0500Z/
Northern Washoe County-
1028 AM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS CANCELLED FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW
HUMIDITY FOR NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY...

The National Weather Service in Reno has cancelled the Fire
Weather Watch.

The Fire Weather Watch has been cancelled as weakening winds and
increasing humidity have diminished the threat for fire weather. 

$$

NVZ423-429-251730-
/O.UPG.KREV.FW.A.0011.260925T1900Z-260926T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.FW.W.0013.260925T1900Z-260926T0500Z/
West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County-
Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties-
1028 AM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM PDT FRIDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE LAHONTAN AND WEST HUMBOLDT
BASINS...

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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

NVZ420-421-251730-
/O.UPG.KREV.FW.A.0011.260925T1900Z-260926T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.FW.W.0013.260925T1900Z-260926T0500Z/
Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey,
Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties-
Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern
Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties-
1028 AM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM PDT FRIDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE SIERRA FRONT...

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 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 to west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 
  45 mph.

* Humidity...As low as 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

http://weather.gov/reno


Action: Upgraded
Issued At: 2026-09-24 12:29:21

641 
WWUS85 KREV 241728
RFWREV

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1028 AM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026

NVZ458-241830-
/O.CAN.KREV.FW.A.0011.260925T1900Z-260926T0500Z/
Northern Washoe County-
1028 AM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS CANCELLED FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW
HUMIDITY FOR NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY...

The National Weather Service in Reno has cancelled the Fire
Weather Watch.

The Fire Weather Watch has been cancelled as weakening winds and
increasing humidity have diminished the threat for fire weather. 

$$

NVZ423-429-251730-
/O.UPG.KREV.FW.A.0011.260925T1900Z-260926T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.FW.W.0013.260925T1900Z-260926T0500Z/
West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County-
Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties-
1028 AM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM PDT FRIDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE LAHONTAN AND WEST HUMBOLDT
BASINS...

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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

NVZ420-421-251730-
/O.UPG.KREV.FW.A.0011.260925T1900Z-260926T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.FW.W.0013.260925T1900Z-260926T0500Z/
Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey,
Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties-
Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern
Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties-
1028 AM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM PDT FRIDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE SIERRA FRONT...

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 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 to west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 
  45 mph.

* Humidity...As low as 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.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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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