Alert archive / Nevada / Red Flag Warnings in 2018
Red Flag Warning 4, NWS Reno, NV
NWS Reno, NV issued this red flag warning at Jun 24, 2018, 10:39 AM PDT for Washoe County, Nevada; Lassen County, California. It took effect at Jun 25, 2018, 2:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 8 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 24, 2018, 10:39 AM PDT (17:39 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jun 25, 2018, 2:00 PM PDT
- Expired
- Jun 25, 2018, 10:00 PM PDT
- In force
- 8 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 17:43 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
Reno, NV (KREV), launched 12:00Z, 5.7 hours before the alert went out and 205 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 3059 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 16 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- -37 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 54 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
016 WWUS85 KREV 241739 RFWREV URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 1039 AM PDT Sun Jun 24 2018 NVZ453-250545- /O.UPG.KREV.FW.A.0003.180625T2100Z-180626T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KREV.FW.W.0004.180625T2100Z-180626T0500Z/ West Central Nevada Basin and Range- 1039 AM PDT Sun Jun 24 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 10 PM PDT MONDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE WEST CENTRAL NEVADA 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 2 PM to 10 PM PDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 453 West Central Nevada Basin and Range. * Winds...West-southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. The strongest gusts are likely north and west of Interstate 80. * Humidity...5 to 10 percent. * Duration...6 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. && $$ CAZ278-NVZ458-250545- /O.NEW.KREV.FW.W.0004.180625T2100Z-180626T0300Z/ Eastern Lassen County-Northern Washoe County- 1039 AM PDT Sun Jun 24 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM PDT MONDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR EXTREME NORTHEASTERN CALIFORNIA AND NORTHWESTERN NEVADA... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from 2 PM to 8 PM PDT Monday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 278 Eastern Lassen County and Fire Zone 458 Northern Washoe County. * Winds...West-southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Humidity...Around 10 percent. * Duration...4 to 6 hours. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires. Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for updates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips. && $$ NVZ450-250545- /O.NEW.KREV.FW.W.0004.180625T2100Z-180626T0500Z/ Western Nevada Sierra Front- 1039 AM PDT Sun Jun 24 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 10 PM PDT MONDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE WESTERN NEVADA SIERRA FRONT... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from 2 PM to 10 PM PDT Monday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 450 Western Nevada Sierra Front mainly below 5500 feet. * Winds...West-southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. * Humidity...10-15%. * Duration...4 to 8 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. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
5 follow-up statements
522 WWUS85 KREV 242154 RFWREV URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 254 PM PDT Sun Jun 24 2018 CAZ278-NVZ458-251500- /O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0004.180625T2100Z-180626T0300Z/ Eastern Lassen County-Northern Washoe County- 254 PM PDT Sun Jun 24 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM PDT MONDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR EXTREME NORTHEASTERN CALIFORNIA AND NORTHWESTERN NEVADA... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 278 Eastern Lassen County and Fire Zone 458 Northern Washoe County. * Winds...West-southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Humidity...Around 10 percent. * Duration...4 to 6 hours. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires. Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for updates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips. && $$ NVZ450-453-251500- /O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0004.180625T2100Z-180626T0500Z/ Western Nevada Sierra Front-West Central Nevada Basin and Range- 254 PM PDT Sun Jun 24 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 10 PM PDT MONDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE WEST CENTRAL NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 450 Western Nevada Sierra Front and Fire Zone 453 West Central Nevada Basin and Range. * Winds...West-southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. The strongest gusts are likely north of Interstate 80. * Humidity...5 to 13 percent. * Duration...6 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. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
432 WWUS85 KREV 251121 RFWREV URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 421 AM PDT Mon Jun 25 2018 CAZ278-NVZ458-260000- /O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0004.180625T2100Z-180626T0300Z/ Eastern Lassen County-Northern Washoe County- 421 AM PDT Mon Jun 25 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR EXTREME NORTHEASTERN CALIFORNIA AND NORTHWESTERN NEVADA... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 278 Eastern Lassen County and Fire Zone 458 Northern Washoe County. * Winds...West-southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph. * Humidity...8 to 14 percent. * Duration...4 to 6 hours. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires. Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for updates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips. && $$ NVZ450-453-260000- /O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0004.180625T2100Z-180626T0500Z/ Western Nevada Sierra Front-West Central Nevada Basin and Range- 421 AM PDT Mon Jun 25 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE WEST CENTRAL NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 450 Western Nevada Sierra Front and Fire Zone 453 West Central Nevada Basin and Range. * Winds...West-southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts 35 to 40 mph. The strongest gusts are likely north of Interstate 80. * Humidity...5 to 14 percent. * Duration...6 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. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
483 WWUS85 KREV 252311 RFWREV URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 411 PM PDT Mon Jun 25 2018 CAZ278-NVZ458-260300- /O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180626T0300Z/ Eastern Lassen County-Northern Washoe County- 411 PM PDT Mon Jun 25 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR EXTREME NORTHEASTERN CALIFORNIA AND NORTHWESTERN NEVADA... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 278 Eastern Lassen County and Fire Zone 458 Northern Washoe County. * Winds...West-southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph. * Humidity...8 to 14 percent. * Duration...4 to 6 hours. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires. Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for updates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips. && $$ NVZ450-453-260500- /O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180626T0500Z/ Western Nevada Sierra Front-West Central Nevada Basin and Range- 411 PM PDT Mon Jun 25 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE WEST CENTRAL NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 450 Western Nevada Sierra Front and Fire Zone 453 West Central Nevada Basin and Range. * Winds...West-southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts 35 to 40 mph. The strongest gusts are likely north of Interstate 80. * Humidity...5 to 14 percent. * Duration...6 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. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
220 WWUS85 KREV 260254 RFWREV URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 754 PM PDT Mon Jun 25 2018 CAZ278-NVZ458-260400- /O.EXP.KREV.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180626T0300Z/ Eastern Lassen County-Northern Washoe County- 754 PM PDT Mon Jun 25 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR EXTREME NORTHEASTERN CALIFORNIA AND NORTHWESTERN NEVADA... Winds are beginning to weaken with humidity starting to increase this evening. $$ NVZ450-453-260500- /O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180626T0500Z/ Western Nevada Sierra Front-West Central Nevada Basin and Range- 754 PM PDT Mon Jun 25 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE WEST CENTRAL NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 450 Western Nevada Sierra Front and Fire Zone 453 West Central Nevada Basin and Range. * Winds...West-southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts 35 to 40 mph. The strongest gusts are likely north of Interstate 80. * Humidity...5 to 14 percent. * Duration...6 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. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
790 WWUS85 KREV 260438 RFWREV URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 938 PM PDT Mon Jun 25 2018 NVZ450-453-260545- /O.EXP.KREV.FW.W.0004.000000T0000Z-180626T0500Z/ Western Nevada Sierra Front-West Central Nevada Basin and Range- 938 PM PDT Mon Jun 25 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE WEST CENTRAL NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE... Winds are beginning to weaken with humidity increasing this evening. $$ 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 24, 4:22 AM PDT | Fire Weather Watch | REV | 6 hr | |
| Jun 24, 2:35 PM PDT | Lake Wind Advisory | REV | Churchill, Douglas, Lyon, Pershing, Storey, Washoe | 31 hr |
Nearby
Red Flag Warnings in Nevada, 2018Red Flag Warnings in California, 2018Every red flag warning in 2018
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.