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Red Flag Warning 16, NWS Reno, NV
NWS Reno, NV issued this red flag warning at Nov 14, 2017, 2:15 PM PST. It took effect at Nov 15, 2017, 10:00 AM PST. It was in force for 3 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 14, 2017, 2:15 PM PST (22:15 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 15, 2017, 10:00 AM PST
- Expired
- Nov 15, 2017, 1:07 PM PST
- In force
- 3 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Reno, NV
The text
As transmitted.
648 WWUS85 KREV 142215 RFWREV URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 215 PM PST Tue Nov 14 2017 CAZ273-NVZ450-151500- /O.NEW.KREV.FW.W.0016.171115T1800Z-171116T0300Z/ Mono and Eastern Alpine Counties-Western Nevada Sierra Front- 215 PM PST Tue Nov 14 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE SIERRA FRONT AND EASTERN ALPINE AND MONO COUNTIES... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM PST Wednesday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 273 Mono and Eastern Alpine Counties and Fire Zone 450 Western Nevada Sierra Front. * Winds...South to southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. Wind prone areas may experience wind gusts 70+ mph. * Humidity...15-25%. Increasing later in the afternoon to near 30-35%. * Duration...Multiple hours of very strong winds will combine with low humidity to create high fire danger. * 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. && $$ NVZ453-459-151500- /O.NEW.KREV.FW.W.0016.171115T1800Z-171116T0300Z/ West Central Nevada Basin and Range- Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- 215 PM PST Tue Nov 14 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM PST WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR MUCH OF WESTERN NEVADA... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM PST Wednesday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 453 West Central Nevada Basin and Range and Fire Zone 459 Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * Winds...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Humidity...10-20%...increasing overnight. * Duration...Multiple hours of gusty winds will combine with low humidity to create high fire danger. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires. Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for updates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
2 follow-up statements
993 WWUS85 KREV 151148 RFWREV URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 348 AM PST Wed Nov 15 2017 CAZ273-NVZ450-160000- /O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0016.171115T1800Z-171116T0300Z/ Mono and Eastern Alpine Counties-Western Nevada Sierra Front- 348 AM PST Wed Nov 15 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM PST THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE SIERRA FRONT AND EASTERN ALPINE AND MONO COUNTIES... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 273 Mono and Eastern Alpine Counties and Fire Zone 450 Western Nevada Sierra Front. * Winds...South to southwest winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph. Wind prone areas may experience wind gusts 70+ mph. * Humidity...15-25%. Increasing later in the afternoon to 30-40%. * Duration...Multiple hours of very strong winds will combine with low humidity to create high fire danger. * 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. && $$ NVZ453-459-160000- /O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0016.171115T1800Z-171116T0300Z/ West Central Nevada Basin and Range- Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- 348 AM PST Wed Nov 15 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM PST THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR MUCH OF WESTERN NEVADA... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 453 West Central Nevada Basin and Range and Fire Zone 459 Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * Winds...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Humidity...10-20%...increasing this evening. * Duration...Multiple hours of gusty winds will combine with low humidity to create high fire danger. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires. Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for updates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
753 WWUS85 KREV 152107 RFWREV URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 107 PM PST Wed Nov 15 2017 CAZ273-NVZ450-453-459-152215- /O.CAN.KREV.FW.W.0016.000000T0000Z-171116T0300Z/ Mono and Eastern Alpine Counties-Western Nevada Sierra Front- West Central Nevada Basin and Range- Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- 107 PM PST Wed Nov 15 2017 ...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR MUCH OF WESTERN NEVADA... The National Weather Service in Reno has cancelled the Red Flag Warning. Winds will remain strong and gusty through Thursday, however humidity values are rapidly rising with significant precipitation anticipated over the next 36 hours. $$ http://weather.gov/reno
The office that day
Everything else NWS Reno, NV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 3:43 AM PST | High Wind Watch | REV | Douglas, Lyon, Storey, Washoe | 9 hr |
| Nov 14, 1:02 PM PST | High Wind Warning | REV | Douglas, Lyon, Storey, Washoe | 37 hr |
| Nov 14, 1:02 PM PST | Wind Advisory | REV | Churchill, Douglas, Lyon, Mineral, Pershing, Storey and 1 more | 49 hr |
| Nov 14, 2:48 PM PST | Winter Storm Warning | REV | Douglas, Washoe | 61 hr |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.