One product issued by NWS for: Virginia City NV
Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 109 AM PDT Sun Sep 8 2024 NVZ420-421-090300- /O.NEW.KREV.FW.W.0013.240908T1800Z-240909T0300Z/ 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- 109 AM PDT Sun Sep 8 2024 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR 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 11 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT this 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 and Western Mineral Counties. * Winds...Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph. * Humidity...10 to 15%. * 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. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno