Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: 8 Miles WNW Sutcliffe NV

Lake Wind Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
309 AM PDT Wed Jun 26 2024

NVZ003-270300-
/O.CON.KREV.LW.Y.0026.240626T1900Z-240627T0300Z/
Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Sparks, Gardnerville, Verdi, and Virginia
City
309 AM PDT Wed Jun 26 2024

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM PDT
THIS EVENING FOR WASHOE LAKE...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* WHERE...Washoe Lake.

* WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM PDT this evening.

* 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.

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Red Flag Warning

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
304 AM PDT Wed Jun 26 2024

NVZ420-270600-
/O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0003.240626T2100Z-240627T0600Z/
Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey,
Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties-
304 AM PDT Wed Jun 26 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE
NORTHERN SIERRA FRONT...

* CHANGES...Lowered minimum humidity for this afternoon.

* 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...West to southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.

* Humidity...Minimum 14 to 19 percent.

* Duration...2 to 4 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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