Alert archive / Nevada / Red Flag Warnings in 2018
Red Flag Warning 2, NWS Reno, NV
NWS Reno, NV issued this red flag warning at Jun 7, 2018, 1:43 PM PDT. It took effect at Jun 9, 2018, 5:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 18 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
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The facts
- Issued
- Jun 7, 2018, 1:43 PM PDT (20:43 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jun 9, 2018, 5:00 AM PDT
- Expired
- Jun 9, 2018, 11:00 PM PDT
- In force
- 18 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Reno, NV
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847 WWUS85 KREV 072043 RFWREV URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 143 PM PDT Thu Jun 7 2018 NVZ450-080845- /O.UPG.KREV.FW.A.0001.180609T1800Z-180610T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KREV.FW.W.0002.180609T1200Z-180610T0600Z/ Western Nevada Sierra Front- 143 PM PDT Thu Jun 7 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE WESTERN NEVADA SIERRA FRONT BELOW 5000 FEET... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from 5 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 450 Western Nevada Sierra Front below 5000 feet. * Winds...Southwest to west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * Humidity...12-20%. * Duration...6 to 12 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. && $$ NVZ453-459-080845- /O.UPG.KREV.FW.A.0001.180609T1800Z-180610T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KREV.FW.W.0002.180609T1800Z-180610T0600Z/ West Central Nevada Basin and Range- Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- 143 PM PDT Thu Jun 7 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR MUCH OF WEST CENTRAL NEVADA BELOW 5000 FEET... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 453 West Central Nevada Basin and Range and Fire Zone 459 Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties below 5000 feet. * Winds...West 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Humidity...8-18%. * Duration...6 to 12 hours. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires. Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for updates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
6 follow-up statements
126 WWUS85 KREV 072213 RFWREV URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 313 PM PDT Thu Jun 7 2018 NVZ450-081300- /O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0002.180609T1200Z-180610T0600Z/ Western Nevada Sierra Front- 313 PM PDT Thu Jun 7 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE WESTERN NEVADA SIERRA FRONT BELOW 5000 FEET... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 450 Western Nevada Sierra Front BELOW 5000 FEET. * Winds...Southwest to west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * Humidity...12-20%. * Duration...6 to 12 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. && $$ NVZ453-459-081300- /O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0002.180609T1800Z-180610T0600Z/ West Central Nevada Basin and Range- Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- 313 PM PDT Thu Jun 7 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR MUCH OF WEST CENTRAL NEVADA BELOW 5000 FEET... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 453 West Central Nevada Basin and Range and Fire Zone 459 Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties BELOW 5000 FEET. * Winds...West 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Humidity...8-18%. * Duration...6 to 12 hours. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires. Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for updates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
410 WWUS85 KREV 081009 RFWREV URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 309 AM PDT Fri Jun 8 2018 NVZ450-090045- /O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0002.180609T1200Z-180610T0600Z/ Western Nevada Sierra Front- 309 AM PDT Fri Jun 8 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE WESTERN NEVADA SIERRA FRONT BELOW 5000 FEET... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 450 Western Nevada Sierra Front BELOW 5000 FEET. * Winds...Southwest to west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Humidity...12-20%. * Duration...6 to 12 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. && $$ NVZ453-459-090045- /O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0002.180609T1800Z-180610T0600Z/ West Central Nevada Basin and Range- Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- 309 AM PDT Fri Jun 8 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR MUCH OF WEST CENTRAL NEVADA BELOW 5000 FEET... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 453 West Central Nevada Basin and Range and Fire Zone 459 Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties BELOW 5000 FEET. * Winds...West 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Humidity...8-18%. * Duration...6 to 12 hours. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires. Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for updates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
088 WWUS85 KREV 082048 RFWREV URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 148 PM PDT Fri Jun 8 2018 NVZ450-091100- /O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0002.180609T1200Z-180610T0600Z/ Western Nevada Sierra Front- 148 PM PDT Fri Jun 8 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE WESTERN NEVADA SIERRA FRONT... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 450 Western Nevada Sierra Front. * Winds...Southwest to west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Humidity...12-20%. * Duration...6 to 12 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. && $$ NVZ453-459-091100- /O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0002.180609T1800Z-180610T0600Z/ West Central Nevada Basin and Range- Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- 148 PM PDT Fri Jun 8 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR MUCH OF WEST CENTRAL NEVADA... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 453 West Central Nevada Basin and Range and Fire Zone 459 Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * Winds...West 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Humidity...8-18%. * Duration...6 to 12 hours. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires. Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for updates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
020 WWUS85 KREV 090937 RFWREV URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 237 AM PDT Sat Jun 9 2018 NVZ450-092300- /O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0002.180609T1200Z-180610T0600Z/ Western Nevada Sierra Front- 237 AM PDT Sat Jun 9 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE WESTERN NEVADA SIERRA FRONT... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 450 Western Nevada Sierra Front. * Winds...Southwest to west 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Humidity...12-20%. * Duration...6 to 12 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. && $$ NVZ453-459-092300- /O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0002.180609T1800Z-180610T0600Z/ West Central Nevada Basin and Range- Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- 237 AM PDT Sat Jun 9 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR MUCH OF WEST CENTRAL NEVADA... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 453 West Central Nevada Basin and Range and Fire Zone 459 Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * Winds...West 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Humidity...8-18%. * Duration...6 to 12 hours. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires. Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for updates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
360 WWUS85 KREV 092043 RFWREV URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 143 PM PDT Sat Jun 9 2018 NVZ453-459-100600- /O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180610T0600Z/ West Central Nevada Basin and Range- Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- 143 PM PDT Sat Jun 9 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR MUCH OF WEST CENTRAL NEVADA... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 453 West Central Nevada Basin and Range and Fire Zone 459 Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * Winds...Southwest to west 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Humidity...10-15%...rising to 20-30% after 8 PM along and north of Highway 50. * Additional Duration...5 to 9 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. && $$ NVZ450-100600- /O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180610T0600Z/ Western Nevada Sierra Front- 143 PM PDT Sat Jun 9 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE WESTERN NEVADA SIERRA FRONT... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 450 Western Nevada Sierra Front. * Winds...Southwest to west 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * Humidity...16-24%...rising to 25-40% after 8 PM. * Additional Duration...3 to 6 hours. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires. Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for updates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
591 WWUS85 KREV 100533 RFWREV URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 1033 PM PDT Sat Jun 9 2018 NVZ453-459-100645- /O.EXP.KREV.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180610T0600Z/ West Central Nevada Basin and Range- Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties- 1033 PM PDT Sat Jun 9 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR MUCH OF WEST CENTRAL NEVADA... Winds are diminishing across the area with humidity in the 30s so the warning will expire at 11 PM. $$ NVZ450-100645- /O.EXP.KREV.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180610T0600Z/ Western Nevada Sierra Front- 1033 PM PDT Sat Jun 9 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE WESTERN NEVADA SIERRA FRONT... Winds are diminishing across the area with humidity in the 40s so the warning will expire at 11 PM. $$ http://weather.gov/reno
The office that day
Everything else NWS Reno, NV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 6:47 PM PDT | Special Weather Statement | REV | Storey | 58 min |
| Jun 7, 1:42 PM PDT | Lake Wind Advisory | REV | Douglas, Washoe | 57 hr |
| Jun 7, 1:42 PM PDT | Wind Advisory | REV | Churchill, Douglas, Lyon, Mineral, Pershing, Storey and 1 more | 57 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.