Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: Lovelock NV

Red Flag Warning

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1229 PM PDT Tue Jun 25 2024

NVZ423-458-270000-
/O.UPG.KREV.FW.A.0003.240626T2100Z-240627T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.FW.W.0003.240626T2100Z-240627T0600Z/
West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County-Northern Washoe County-
1229 PM PDT Tue Jun 25 2024

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 11 PM PDT WEDNESDAY
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR WEST HUMBOLDT BASIN IN
PERSHING COUNTY AND NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from
2 PM to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer
in effect.

* CHANGES...None.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 423 West Humboldt Basin in
  Pershing County and Fire Weather Zone 458 Northern Washoe
  County.

* Winds...West to southwest 25 to 30 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph.

* Humidity...Minimum 14 to 17 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.

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Lake Wind Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
116 PM PDT Tue Jun 25 2024

NVZ004-270300-
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0026.240626T1900Z-240627T0300Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Fallon, Fernley, Imlay, Nixon, Silver
Springs, and Lovelock
116 PM PDT Tue Jun 25 2024

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR
PYRAMID LAKE AND BOTH LAHONTAN AND RYE PATCH RESERVOIRS...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph for Pyramid
  Lake and both Lahontan and Rye Patch reservoirs. Wave heights up
  to 3 feet on Pyramid Lake.

* WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.

* WHEN...From noon to 8 PM PDT Wednesday.

* 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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DJ