Alert archive / California / Red Flag Warnings in 2018

Red Flag Warning 9, NWS Reno, NV

July 11, 2018

NWS Reno, NV issued this red flag warning at Jul 11, 2018, 4:52 AM PDT. It took effect at Jul 11, 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 11, 2018, 4:52 AM PDT (11:52 UTC)
In effect from
Jul 11, 2018, 1:00 PM PDT
Expired
Jul 11, 2018, 9:00 PM PDT
In force
8 hr
Issued by
NWS Reno, NV

The text

As transmitted.

149 
WWUS85 KREV 111152
RFWREV

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
452 AM PDT Wed Jul 11 2018

NVZ450-112300-
/O.CAN.KREV.FW.A.0006.180711T2000Z-180712T0400Z/
/O.CON.KREV.FW.A.0007.180712T2000Z-180713T0400Z/
Western Nevada Sierra Front-
452 AM PDT Wed Jul 11 2018

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR THUNDERSTORMS AND STRONG OUTFLOW
WINDS FOR THE WESTERN NEVADA SIERRA FRONT...

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IS CANCELLED FOR TODAY FOR THE WESTERN 
NEVADA SIERRA FRONT..

The National Weather Service in Reno has cancelled the Fire
Weather Watch for today. A Fire Weather Watch remains in effect
for Thursday afternoon and evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 450 Western Nevada Sierra Front.

* Thunderstorms...Thunderstorms are expected to move into the 
  area on Thursday. The north edge of the thunderstorm activity 
  will have limited rainfall with lightning caused fires probable.

* Outflow Winds...Gusty and erratic outflow winds of 40 to 50 
  mph can be expected near thunderstorms.

* Impacts...Lightning can create new fire starts and may combine 
  with strong outflow winds to cause a 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.

&&

$$

CAZ273-NVZ459-112300-
/O.UPG.KREV.FW.A.0006.180711T2000Z-180712T0400Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.FW.W.0009.180711T2000Z-180712T0400Z/
/O.CON.KREV.FW.A.0007.180712T2000Z-180713T0400Z/
Mono and Eastern Alpine Counties-
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
452 AM PDT Wed Jul 11 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM
PDT THIS EVENING FOR THUNDERSTORMS AND STRONG OUTFLOW WINDS FOR
THE EASTERN SIERRA AND LAHONTAN BASIN OF WESTERN NEVADA... 

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON 
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR THUNDERSTORMS AND STRONG OUTFLOW 
WINDS FOR THE EASTERN SIERRA AND LAHONTAN BASIN OF WESTERN 
NEVADA...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag
Warning for thunderstorms and strong outflow winds, which is in
effect from 1 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PDT this evening. A Fire 
Weather Watch remains in effect for Thursday afternoon and
evening. 

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 273 Mono and Eastern Alpine Counties 
  and Fire Zone 459 Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties.

* Thunderstorms...Thunderstorm coverage is expected to increase
  today and expand northward on Thursday. The north edge of the
  thunderstorm activity will have limited rainfall with lightning
  caused fires probable.

* Outflow Winds...Gusty and erratic outflow winds of 40 to 50 
  mph can be expected near thunderstorms.

* Impacts...Lightning can create new fire starts and may combine 
  with strong outflow winds to cause a 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.

&&

$$

NVZ453-112300-
/O.CON.KREV.FW.A.0007.180712T2000Z-180713T0400Z/
West Central Nevada Basin and Range-
452 AM PDT Wed Jul 11 2018

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR THUNDERSTORMS AND STRONG OUTFLOW
WINDS FOR THE WEST CENTRAL NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 453 West Central Nevada Basin and 
  Range.

* Thunderstorms...Thunderstorms are expected to move into the 
  area on Thursday. The north edge of the thunderstorm activity 
  will have limited rainfall with lightning caused fires probable.

* Outflow Winds...Gusty and erratic outflow winds of 40 to 50 
  mph can be expected near thunderstorms.

* Impacts...Lightning can create new fire starts and may combine 
  with strong outflow winds to cause a 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
2 follow-up statements
400 
WWUS85 KREV 112128
RFWREV

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
228 PM PDT Wed Jul 11 2018

CAZ273-NVZ459-120400-
/O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180712T0400Z/
/O.CON.KREV.FW.A.0007.180712T2000Z-180713T0400Z/
Mono and Eastern Alpine Counties-
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
228 PM PDT Wed Jul 11 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING
FOR DRY LIGHTNING AND STRONG OUTFLOW WINDS FOR THE EASTERN SIERRA
AND LAHONTAN BASIN OF WESTERN NEVADA... 
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON 
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR DRY LIGHTNING AND STRONG OUTFLOW 
WINDS FOR THE EASTERN SIERRA AND LAHONTAN BASIN OF WESTERN 
NEVADA...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 273 Mono and Eastern Alpine Counties 
  and Fire Zone 459 Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties.

* Thunderstorms...Thunderstorms will persist into this evening and
  expand northward on Thursday. The north edge of the thunderstorm
  activity will have limited rainfall with lightning caused fires
  probable.

* Outflow Winds...Gusty and erratic outflow winds of 40 to 50 
  mph can be expected near thunderstorms.

* Impacts...Lightning can create new fire starts and may combine 
  with strong outflow winds to cause a 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.

&&

$$

NVZ450-453-120400-
/O.CON.KREV.FW.A.0007.180712T2000Z-180713T0400Z/
Western Nevada Sierra Front-West Central Nevada Basin and Range-
228 PM PDT Wed Jul 11 2018

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR DRY LIGHTNING AND STRONG OUTFLOW 
WINDS 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.

* Thunderstorms...Thunderstorms will persist into this evening and
  expand northward on Thursday. The north edge of the thunderstorm
  activity will have limited rainfall with lightning caused fires
  probable.

* Outflow Winds...Gusty and erratic outflow winds of 40 to 50 
  mph can be expected near thunderstorms.

* Impacts...Lightning can create new fire starts and may combine 
  with strong outflow winds to cause a 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
137 
WWUS85 KREV 120409
RFWREV

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
909 PM PDT Wed Jul 11 2018

CAZ273-NVZ459-121615-
/O.EXP.KREV.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180712T0400Z/
/O.CON.KREV.FW.A.0007.180712T2000Z-180713T0400Z/
Mono and Eastern Alpine Counties-
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-
909 PM PDT Wed Jul 11 2018

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR DRY LIGHTNING AND STRONG OUTFLOW
WINDS FOR THE EASTERN SIERRA AND LAHONTAN BASIN OF WESTERN
NEVADA...

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Zone 273 Mono and Eastern Alpine Counties 
  and Fire Zone 459 Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties.

* Thunderstorms...Thunderstorms have ended this evening, but will
  expand northward on Thursday. The north edge of the 
  thunderstorm activity will have limited rainfall with lightning 
  caused fires probable.

* Outflow Winds...Gusty and erratic outflow winds of 40 to 50 
  mph can be expected near thunderstorms.

* Impacts...Lightning can create new fire starts and may combine
  with strong outflow winds to cause a 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.

&&

$$

NVZ450-453-121615-
/O.CON.KREV.FW.A.0007.180712T2000Z-180713T0400Z/
Western Nevada Sierra Front-West Central Nevada Basin and Range-
909 PM PDT Wed Jul 11 2018

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON
THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR DRY LIGHTNING AND STRONG OUTFLOW
WINDS 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.

* Thunderstorms...Thunderstorms will persist into this evening 
  and expand northward on Thursday. The north edge of the 
  thunderstorm activity will have limited rainfall with 
  lightning caused fires probable.

* Outflow Winds...Gusty and erratic outflow winds of 40 to 50 
  mph can be expected near thunderstorms.

* Impacts...Lightning can create new fire starts and may combine
  with strong outflow winds to cause a 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

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.