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Red Flag Warning 5, NWS Reno, NV

June 25, 2017Washoe County, Nevada; Lassen County, California

NWS Reno, NV issued this red flag warning at Jun 25, 2017, 9:26 AM PDT for Washoe County, Nevada; Lassen County, California. It took effect at Jun 26, 2017, 1:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 10 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
Jun 25, 2017, 9:26 AM PDT (16:26 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 26, 2017, 1:00 PM PDT
Expired
Jun 26, 2017, 11:00 PM PDT
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Reno, NV

Counties Lassen County, CA, Washoe County, NV

The radar

The Reno radar (KRGX), 116 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 16:27 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Medford/Jackson, OR (KMFR), launched 12:00Z, 4.4 hours before the alert went out and 292 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Medford/Jackson, OR at 12:00Z on 2017-06-25Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Medford/Jackson, OR at 12:00Z on 2017-06-25The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 73 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
2576 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
18 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
73 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
61 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

013 
WWUS85 KREV 251626
RFWREV

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
926 AM PDT Sun Jun 25 2017

NVZ450-453-260000-
/O.UPG.KREV.FW.A.0003.170626T2000Z-170627T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.FW.W.0005.170626T2000Z-170627T0600Z/
Western Nevada Sierra Front-West Central Nevada Basin and Range-
926 AM PDT Sun Jun 25 2017

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 11 PM PDT MONDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE SIERRA FRONT AND PORTIONS OF
WEST-CENTRAL NEVADA...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from
1 PM to 11 PM PDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in
effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 450 Western Nevada Sierra Front and 
  Fire Zone 453 West Central Nevada Basin and Range.

* WINDS...Southwest to west 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.

* HUMIDITY...7 to 14 percent.

* 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.

&&

$$

CAZ278-NVZ458-459-260000-
/O.NEW.KREV.FW.W.0005.170626T2000Z-170627T0600Z/
Eastern Lassen County-Northern Washoe County-
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
926 AM PDT Sun Jun 25 2017

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 11 PM PDT MONDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF EXTREME NORTHEAST 
CALIFORNIA AND PORTIONS OF THE BASIN AND RANGE...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from
1 PM to 11 PM PDT Monday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 278 Eastern Lassen County, Southern
  half of Fire Zone 458 Northern Washoe County and northern half
  of Fire Zone 459 Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties.

* WINDS...Southwest to west 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.

* HUMIDITY...7 to 14 percent.

* 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
4 follow-up statements
923 
WWUS85 KREV 252134
RFWREV

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
234 PM PDT Sun Jun 25 2017

CAZ278-NVZ450-453-458-459-261300-
/O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0005.170626T2000Z-170627T0600Z/
Eastern Lassen County-Western Nevada Sierra Front-
West Central Nevada Basin and Range-Northern Washoe County-
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
234 PM PDT Sun Jun 25 2017

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 11 PM PDT
MONDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE SIERRA
FRONT...EASTERN LASSEN COUNTY...AND PORTIONS OF WEST NEVADA...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 278 Eastern Lassen County, Fire Zone
  450 Western Nevada Sierra Front, Fire Zone 453 West Central
  Nevada Basin and Range, Fire Zone 458 Northern Washoe County and
  Fire Zone 459 Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties.

* WINDS...Southwest to west 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph.

* HUMIDITY...7 to 14 percent.

* 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
522 
WWUS85 KREV 261052
RFWREV

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
352 AM PDT Mon Jun 26 2017

CAZ278-NVZ450-453-458-459-262300-
/O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0005.170626T2000Z-170627T0600Z/
Eastern Lassen County-Western Nevada Sierra Front-
West Central Nevada Basin and Range-Northern Washoe County-
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
352 AM PDT Mon Jun 26 2017

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE
SIERRA FRONT...EASTERN LASSEN COUNTY...AND PORTIONS OF WEST
NEVADA...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 278 Eastern Lassen County, Fire Zone 
  450 Western Nevada Sierra Front, Fire Zone 453 West Central 
  Nevada Basin and Range, Fire Zone 458 Northern Washoe County 
  and Fire Zone 459 Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties.

* WINDS...Southwest to west 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY...6 to 14 percent.

* 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
049 
WWUS85 KREV 262131
RFWREV

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
231 PM PDT Mon Jun 26 2017

CAZ278-NVZ450-453-458-459-270600-
/O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170627T0600Z/
Eastern Lassen County-Western Nevada Sierra Front-
West Central Nevada Basin and Range-Northern Washoe County-
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
231 PM PDT Mon Jun 26 2017

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE SIERRA FRONT...
EASTERN LASSEN COUNTY...AND PORTIONS OF WEST NEVADA...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 278 Eastern Lassen County, Fire Zone 
  450 Western Nevada Sierra Front, Fire Zone 453 West Central 
  Nevada Basin and Range, Fire Zone 458 Northern Washoe County 
  and Fire Zone 459 Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties.

* WINDS...Southwest to west 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY...6 to 14 percent.

* 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
959 
WWUS85 KREV 270538
RFWREV

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1038 PM PDT Mon Jun 26 2017

CAZ278-NVZ450-453-458-459-270645-
/O.EXP.KREV.FW.W.0005.000000T0000Z-170627T0600Z/
Eastern Lassen County-Western Nevada Sierra Front-
West Central Nevada Basin and Range-Northern Washoe County-
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
1038 PM PDT Mon Jun 26 2017

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE SIERRA FRONT...EASTERN
LASSEN COUNTY...AND PORTIONS OF WEST NEVADA...

Winds have diminished across the area and the Red Flag Warning
will expire at 11 pm.

$$

http://weather.gov/reno

The office that day

Everything else NWS Reno, NV issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 25, 11:23 AM PDTLake Wind AdvisoryREVChurchill, Douglas, Lyon, Pershing, Storey, Washoe36 hr
Jun 25, 4:30 PM PDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningREVWashoe45 min
Jun 24, 5:28 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementREVAlpine32 min
Jun 25, 2:53 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementREVLassen37 min
Jun 25, 3:32 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementREVLassen43 min

Nearby

Red Flag Warnings in Nevada, 2017Red Flag Warnings in California, 2017Every red flag warning in 2017

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.