2 products issued by NWS for: 2 Miles SE Carson City NV
Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 109 PM PDT Thu Jun 13 2024 NVZ420-150500- /O.UPG.KREV.FW.A.0001.240614T2100Z-240615T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KREV.FW.W.0001.240614T2100Z-240615T0500Z/ Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties- 109 PM PDT Thu Jun 13 2024 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 10 PM PDT FRIDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE NORTHERN SIERRA FRONT... The National Weather Service in Reno has upgraded the Fire Weather Watch to a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from 2 PM to 10 PM PDT Friday. * 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 and Far Southern Lassen Counties. * Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Humidity...As low as 10 to 15 percent. * 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. && $$
Lake Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 1253 PM PDT Thu Jun 13 2024 NVZ003-150500- /O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0023.240614T2100Z-240615T0500Z/ Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Gardnerville, Verdi, Virginia City, and Sparks 1253 PM PDT Thu Jun 13 2024 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 10 PM PDT FRIDAY FOR WASHOE LAKE... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph for Washoe Lake. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...From 2 PM to 10 PM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind. && $$