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Red Flag Warning 7, NWS Reno, NV
NWS Reno, NV issued this red flag warning at Jul 6, 2018, 1:52 PM PDT for Modoc County, California; Washoe County, Nevada. It took effect at Jul 7, 2018, 1:00 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
- Jul 6, 2018, 1:52 PM PDT (20:52 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jul 7, 2018, 1:00 PM PDT
- Expired
- Jul 7, 2018, 9:00 PM PDT
- In force
- 8 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Reno, NV
Counties Modoc County, CA, Washoe County, NV
The radar
The Reno radar (KRGX), 165 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:53 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, 8.9 hours before the alert went out and 242 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
- 3455 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 58 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 24 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 103 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
079 WWUS85 KREV 062052 RFWREV URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 152 PM PDT Fri Jul 6 2018 CAZ270-NVZ458-070900- /O.NEW.KREV.FW.W.0007.180707T2000Z-180708T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KREV.FW.A.0005.180708T2000Z-180709T0400Z/ Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County- 152 PM PDT Fri Jul 6 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY AND THE SURPRISE VALLEY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY AND THE SURPRISE VALLEY... 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 9 PM PDT Saturday. A Fire Weather Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low humidity is in effect from Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 270 Surprise Valley California and Fire Zone 458 Northern Washoe County. * Winds...West to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph Saturday afternoon and potentially Sunday afternoon. * Minimum humidity...10 to 16 Percent Saturday and 5 to 12 Percent Sunday. * Duration...3 to 6 hours both days. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity. 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. && $$ NVZ450-070900- /O.NEW.KREV.FW.W.0007.180707T2000Z-180708T0400Z/ Western Nevada Sierra Front- 152 PM PDT Fri Jul 6 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE WESTERN NEVADA SIERRA FRONT... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM to 9 PM PDT Saturday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 450 Western Nevada Sierra Front. * Winds...West to southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. * Minimum humidity...9 to 15 Percent. * Duration...4 to 6 hours. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires. Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for updates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips. && $$ NVZ453-070900- /O.NEW.KREV.FW.W.0007.180707T2000Z-180708T0400Z/ West Central Nevada Basin and Range- 152 PM PDT Fri Jul 6 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE WEST CENTRAL NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE WEST OF HIGHWAY 95... 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 9 PM PDT Saturday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 453 West Central Nevada Basin and Range west of U.S. 95. * Winds...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. * Minimum humidity...7 to 13 Percent. * 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. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
4 follow-up statements
003 WWUS85 KREV 070404 RFWREV URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 904 PM PDT Fri Jul 6 2018 CAZ270-NVZ458-071300- /O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0007.180707T2000Z-180708T0400Z/ /O.CON.KREV.FW.A.0005.180708T2000Z-180709T0400Z/ Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County- 904 PM PDT Fri Jul 6 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY AND THE SURPRISE VALLEY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY AND THE SURPRISE VALLEY... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 270 Surprise Valley California and Fire Zone 458 Northern Washoe County. * Winds...West to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph Saturday afternoon and potentially Sunday afternoon. * Minimum humidity...10 to 16 Percent Saturday and 5 to 12 Percent Sunday. * Duration...3 to 6 hours both days. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires. Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for updates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips. && $$ NVZ450-071300- /O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0007.180707T2000Z-180708T0400Z/ Western Nevada Sierra Front- 904 PM PDT Fri Jul 6 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 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...West to southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. * Minimum humidity...9 to 15 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. 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. && $$ NVZ453-071300- /O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0007.180707T2000Z-180708T0400Z/ West Central Nevada Basin and Range- 904 PM PDT Fri Jul 6 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE WEST CENTRAL NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE WEST OF HIGHWAY 95... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 453 West Central Nevada Basin and Range. * Winds...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. * Minimum humidity...7 to 13 Percent. * Duration...3 to 6 hours. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires. Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for updates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
389 WWUS85 KREV 071302 RFWREV URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 602 AM PDT Sat Jul 7 2018 CAZ270-NVZ458-072300- /O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0007.180707T2000Z-180708T0400Z/ /O.CON.KREV.FW.A.0005.180708T2000Z-180709T0400Z/ Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County- 602 AM PDT Sat Jul 7 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY AND THE SURPRISE VALLEY... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY AND THE SURPRISE VALLEY... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 270 Surprise Valley California and Fire Zone 458 Northern Washoe County. * Winds...West to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph Saturday afternoon and potentially Sunday afternoon. * Minimum humidity...10 to 16 Percent Saturday and 5 to 12 Percent Sunday. * Duration...3 to 6 hours both days. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity. 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. && $$ NVZ450-072300- /O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0007.180707T2000Z-180708T0400Z/ Western Nevada Sierra Front- 602 AM PDT Sat Jul 7 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE WESTERN NEVADA SIERRA FRONT... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 450 Western Nevada Sierra Front. * Winds...West to southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. * Minimum humidity...9 to 15 Percent. * Duration...4 to 6 hours. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires. Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for updates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips. && $$ NVZ453-072300- /O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0007.180707T2000Z-180708T0400Z/ West Central Nevada Basin and Range- 602 AM PDT Sat Jul 7 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE WEST CENTRAL NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE WEST OF HIGHWAY 95... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 453 West Central Nevada Basin and Range. * Winds...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. * Minimum humidity...7 to 13 Percent. * 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. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
946 WWUS85 KREV 072019 RFWREV URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 119 PM PDT Sat Jul 7 2018 CAZ270-NVZ458-081400- /O.UPG.KREV.FW.A.0005.180708T2000Z-180709T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KREV.FW.W.0008.180708T2000Z-180709T0400Z/ /O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180708T0400Z/ Surprise Valley California-Northern Washoe County- 119 PM PDT Sat Jul 7 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY AND THE SURPRISE VALLEY... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM PDT SUNDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FOR NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY AND THE SURPRISE VALLEY... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM to 9 PM PDT Sunday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 270 Surprise Valley California and Fire Zone 458 Northern Washoe County. * Winds...West to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph Saturday and Sunday afternoons. * Minimum humidity...10 to 16 Percent Saturday and 5 to 12 Percent Sunday. * Duration...3 to 6 hours today...6 to 9 hours on Sunday. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires. Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for updates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips. && $$ NVZ453-081400- /O.NEW.KREV.FW.W.0008.180708T2000Z-180709T0400Z/ /O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180708T0400Z/ West Central Nevada Basin and Range- 119 PM PDT Sat Jul 7 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE WEST CENTRAL NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE WEST OF HIGHWAY 95... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM PDT SUNDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE WEST CENTRAL NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE WEST OF HIGHWAY 95... 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 9 PM PDT Sunday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 453 West Central Nevada Basin and Range. * Winds...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. * Minimum humidity...7 to 13 Percent...5 to 9 Percent on Sunday. * Duration...3 to 6 today...6 to 9 hours on Sunday. * 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. && $$ NVZ450-081400- /O.NEW.KREV.FW.W.0008.180708T2000Z-180709T0400Z/ /O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180708T0400Z/ Western Nevada Sierra Front- 119 PM PDT Sat Jul 7 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE WESTERN NEVADA SIERRA FRONT... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM PDT SUNDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE WESTERN NEVADA SIERRA FRONT... The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from 1 PM to 9 PM PDT Sunday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 450 Western Nevada Sierra Front. * Winds...West to southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. * Minimum humidity...9 to 15 Percent this afternoon...6 to 11 percent on Sunday. * Duration...4 to 6 hours. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires. Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for updates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips. && $$ CAZ278-081400- /O.NEW.KREV.FW.W.0008.180708T2000Z-180709T0400Z/ Eastern Lassen County- 119 PM PDT Sat Jul 7 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM PDT SUNDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN LASSEN COUNTY EAST OF HIGHWAY 395... 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 9 PM PDT Sunday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 278 Eastern Lassen County. * Winds...West to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph on Sunday afternoon. * Minimum Humidity...5 to 12 Percent on Sunday afternoon on Sunday. * Duration...6 to 9 hours on Sunday. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity. 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. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
422 WWUS85 KREV 080355 RFWREV URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 855 PM PDT Sat Jul 7 2018 CAZ270-NVZ450-458-081600- /O.EXP.KREV.FW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180708T0400Z/ /O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0008.180708T2000Z-180709T0400Z/ Surprise Valley California-Western Nevada Sierra Front- Northern Washoe County- 855 PM PDT Sat Jul 7 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM PDT SUNDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY AND THE SURPRISE VALLEY... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 270 Surprise Valley California, Fire Zone 450 Western Nevada Sierra Front and Fire Zone 458 Northern Washoe County. * Winds...West to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. * Minimum humidity...5 to 12 Percent. * Duration...6 to 9 hours. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires. Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for updates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips. && $$ NVZ453-081600- /O.EXP.KREV.FW.W.0007.000000T0000Z-180708T0400Z/ /O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0008.180708T2000Z-180709T0400Z/ West Central Nevada Basin and Range- 855 PM PDT Sat Jul 7 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM PDT SUNDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE WEST CENTRAL NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE WEST OF HIGHWAY 95... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 453 West Central Nevada Basin and Range. * Winds...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts to 35 mph. * Minimum humidity...5 to 9 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. && $$ CAZ278-081600- /O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0008.180708T2000Z-180709T0400Z/ Eastern Lassen County- 855 PM PDT Sat Jul 7 2018 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM PDT SUNDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR EASTERN LASSEN COUNTY EAST OF HIGHWAY 395... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 278 Eastern Lassen County. * Winds...West to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. * Minimum Humidity...5 to 12 Percent. * Duration...6 to 9 hours. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires. Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for updates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips. && $$ http://weather.gov/reno
The office that day
Everything else NWS Reno, NV issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 1:52 PM PDT | Fire Weather Watch | REV | Modoc | 23 hr |
Nearby
Red Flag Warnings in California, 2018Red Flag Warnings in Nevada, 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.