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Red Flag Warning


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

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 The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in
effect.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

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

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 The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in
effect.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.

&&

$$


Small Craft Advisory


URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
832 PM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026

PZZ535-251145-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0118.260925T1600Z-260926T0400Z/
Monterey Bay-
832 PM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 9 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
  expected.

* WHERE...Monterey Bay.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 9 PM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/sanfrancisco

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
832 PM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026

PZZ540-251145-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0117.260925T1600Z-260926T1600Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to
10 NM-
832 PM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO
9 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes
  California out to 10 NM.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Friday to 9 AM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
832 PM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026

PZZ545-251145-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0117.260925T1600Z-260926T1600Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point California out to
10 NM-
832 PM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO
9 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point
  California out to 10 NM.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Friday to 9 AM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
832 PM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026

PZZ560-251145-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0117.260925T1600Z-260926T1600Z/
Coastal Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos California out to
10 NM-
832 PM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO
9 AM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt
  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos
  California out to 10 NM.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Friday to 9 AM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
832 PM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026

PZZ565-251145-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0117.260925T0400Z-260926T2200Z/
Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas
California out to 10 NM-
832 PM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras
  Blancas California out to 10 NM.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
832 PM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026

PZZ570-251145-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0117.260925T1600Z-260927T2200Z/
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM-
832 PM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO 3 PM
PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 8 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Friday to 3 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
832 PM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026

PZZ571-251145-
/O.EXT.KMTR.SC.Y.0117.260925T1600Z-260927T2200Z/
Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM-
832 PM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO 3 PM
PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
  seas 8 to 10 ft expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Friday to 3 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
832 PM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026

PZZ575-251145-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0117.260925T1600Z-260926T2200Z/
Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM-
832 PM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO
3 PM PDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
  expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Friday to 3 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area
832 PM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026

PZZ576-251145-
/O.CON.KMTR.SC.Y.0117.260925T0400Z-260926T2200Z/
Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10-60 NM-
832 PM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt
  expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10-
  60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 3 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
804 PM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026

PZZ645-251115-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0139.260925T2200Z-260926T0400Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM-
804 PM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 9 PM PDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

* WHERE...Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10
  NM.

* WHEN...From 3 PM to 9 PM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX)
  for more.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
804 PM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026

PZZ670-251115-
/O.CON.KLOX.SC.Y.0139.260925T0400Z-260926T1600Z/
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM-
804 PM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Hazardous sea conditions.

* WHERE...Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX)
  for more.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
234 PM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026

PZZ455-250545-
/O.EXB.KEKA.SC.Y.0085.260925T1600Z-260926T1600Z/
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm-
234 PM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM FRIDAY TO 9 AM PDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with. Gusts up to 35 kt near
  Cape Mendocino and Shelter Cove. Seas 7 to 11 feet expected.

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out
  10 nm.

* WHEN...From 9 AM Friday to 9 AM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Eureka CA
234 PM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026

PZZ475-250545-
/O.EXT.KEKA.SC.Y.0085.260925T1200Z-260928T0400Z/
Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to 60 nm-
234 PM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM FRIDAY TO 9 PM
PDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
  7 to 12 feet expected.

* WHERE...Waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA from 10 to
  60 nm.

* WHEN...From 5 AM Friday to 9 PM PDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

&&

$$


Lake Wind Advisory


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1209 PM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026

CAZ071-072-NVZ002-260000-
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0026.260925T1500Z-260926T0300Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-Greater Lake Tahoe
Area-Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of Loyalton, Glenbrook, South Lake Tahoe,
Truckee, Portola, Sierraville, Markleeville, Westwood, Tahoe City,
Stateline, Susanville, and Incline Village
1209 PM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM PDT FRIDAY FOR LAKE
TAHOE, BOCA AND STAMPEDE RESERVOIRS, FRENCHMAN LAKE, AND HONEY
LAKE...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Waves
  1 to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, and Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern
  Sierra Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
  hazardous conditions for small craft.

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.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1209 PM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026

CAZ073-NVZ003-260000-
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0026.260925T1500Z-260926T0300Z/
Mono County-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Virginia City, Lee Vining,
Gardnerville, Mammoth Lakes, Coleville, Verdi, and Sparks
1209 PM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM PDT FRIDAY FOR
WASHOE LAKE AND TOPAZ LAKE...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...In California, Mono County. In Nevada, Greater Reno-Carson
  City-Minden Area.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
  hazardous conditions for small craft.

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.

&&

$$

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1209 PM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026

NVZ004-260000-
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0026.260925T1500Z-260926T0300Z/
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Including the cities of Nixon, Imlay, Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, and
Silver Springs
1209 PM PDT Thu Sep 24 2026

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM PDT FRIDAY FOR
PYRAMID LAKE, AND LAHONTAN AND RYE PATCH RESERVOIRS...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Waves
  1 to 3 feet on Pyramid Lake.

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

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
  hazardous conditions for small craft.

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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