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WWUS85 KREV 101546 RFWREV URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 846 AM PDT Tue Sep 10 2024 NVZ420-111600- /O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0014.240910T1800Z-240912T0300Z/ Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties- 846 AM PDT Tue Sep 10 2024 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR WESTERN NEVADA SIERRA FRONT INCLUDING THE DAVIS FIRE... * This is a Particularly Dangerous Situation for Wednesday starting at 11 AM. * CHANGES...Upgraded Wednesday to a Particularly Dangerous Situation for the Western Nevada Sierra Front. * 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...On Tuesday, southwest winds 15 to 25 with gusts to 30 mph. On Wednesday, west to southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts of 40 mph or more. * Humidity...On Tuesday, 12-18%. On Wednesday, 18-25%. * Duration...On Tuesday, 3 to 5 hours with decreasing winds overnight. On Wednesday, winds may start as early as 9am with 6 or more hours of critical conditions. * 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. * Additional Details...The last PDS Red Flag Warning was issued September 15, 2019. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... This is a particularly dangerous situation with high winds and dry conditions. New and existing fires will grow rapidly out of control, in some cases people may not be able to evacuate safely in time. 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
