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Red Flag Warning 2, NWS Reno, NV

June 7, 2018

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.

The area

The counties it named.

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

The text

As transmitted.

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 The Fire Weather Watch is no longer
in effect.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 The Fire Weather Watch is no longer
in effect.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.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 6, 6:47 PM PDTSpecial Weather StatementREVStorey58 min
Jun 7, 1:42 PM PDTLake Wind AdvisoryREVDouglas, Washoe57 hr
Jun 7, 1:42 PM PDTWind AdvisoryREVChurchill, Douglas, Lyon, Mineral, Pershing, Storey and 1 more57 hr

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Sources

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