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362 WWUS85 KREV 091859 RFWREV URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 1159 AM PDT Mon Sep 9 2024 NVZ420-102300- /O.NEW.KREV.FW.W.0014.240910T1800Z-240912T0300Z/ Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties- 1159 AM PDT Mon Sep 9 2024 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 8 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR WESTERN NEVADA SIERRA FRONT INCLUDING THE DAVIS FIRE... 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 Tuesday to 8 PM PDT Wednesday. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front including the Davis Fire, 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. 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