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Red Flag Warning 2, NWS Reno, NV

June 5, 20217 counties in Nevada; 9 counties in California

NWS Reno, NV issued this red flag warning at Jun 5, 2021, 11:32 AM PDT for 7 counties in Nevada; 9 counties in California. It took effect at Jun 7, 2021, 12:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 11 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 5, 2021, 11:32 AM PDT (18:32 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 7, 2021, 12:00 PM PDT
Expired
Jun 7, 2021, 11:00 PM PDT
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS Reno, NV

Counties El Dorado County, CA, Lassen County, CA, Madera County, CA, Modoc County, CA, Mono County, CA, Nevada County, CA, Placer County, CA, Plumas County, CA, Sierra County, CA, Churchill County, NV, Douglas County, NV, Lyon County, NV, Mineral County, NV, Pershing County, NV, Storey County, NV, Washoe County, NV

The radar

The Reno radar (KRGX), 46 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:30 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, 6.5 hours before the alert went out and 137 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Reno, NV at 12:00Z on 2021-06-05Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Reno, NV at 12:00Z on 2021-06-05The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 50 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
3287 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
20 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
50 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
87 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
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The text

As transmitted.

440 
WWUS85 KREV 051832
RFWREV

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1132 AM PDT Sat Jun 5 2021

CAZ270>272-274-278-NVZ420-421-423-429-070600-
/O.UPG.KREV.FW.A.0002.210606T1900Z-210607T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.FW.W.0001.210606T1900Z-210607T0600Z/
/O.UPG.KREV.FW.A.0003.210607T1900Z-210608T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.FW.W.0002.210607T1900Z-210608T0600Z/
Surprise Valley California-
Western Lassen, Eastern Plumas, and Eastern Sierra Counties-
Greater Lake Tahoe and Truckee Area-Southern Mono County-
Eastern Lassen County-
Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey,
Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties-
Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern
Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties-
West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County-
Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties-
1132 AM PDT Sat Jun 5 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 11 PM PDT SUNDAY FOR
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FOR THE EASTERN SIERRA...WESTERN
NEVADA AND NORTHEASTERN CALIFORNIA... 

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 11 PM PDT MONDAY FOR 
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FOR THE EASTERN SIERRA...WESTERN 
NEVADA AND NORTHEASTERN CALIFORNIA...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from
noon to 11 PM PDT Sunday and from noon to 11 PM PDT Monday. The 
Fire Weather Watches are no longer in effect. 

* CHANGES...Upgraded Watches to Red Flag Warnings.

* Affected Area...Fire Zone 270 Surprise Valley California, Fire 
  Zone 271 Western Lassen, Eastern Plumas, and Eastern Sierra 
  Counties, Fire Zone 272 Greater Lake Tahoe and Truckee Area, 
  Fire Zone 274 Southern Mono County, Fire Zone 278 Eastern 
  Lassen County, Fire Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front including 
  Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, 
  and Far Southern Lassen Counties, Fire Zone 421 Southern 
  Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern Lyon, 
  and Western Mineral Counties, Fire Zone 423 West Humboldt 
  Basin in Pershing County and Fire Zone 429 Lahontan Basin 
  including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties.

* Winds...West to Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph. 
  Gusts up to 45 mph for wind prone areas.

* Humidity...7 to 12 percent in western Nevada...10 to 20 
  percent in the Eastern Sierra, Tahoe Basin, and northeastern 
  California. Poor to moderate recovery Saturday night.

* Duration...4 to 8 hours each day.

* 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.

* Additional Details...Dry and gusty winds are expected today as 
  well, but the peak of the wind event is expected Sunday and 
  Monday.

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
774 
WWUS85 KREV 062105
RFWREV

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
205 PM PDT Sun Jun 6 2021

CAZ270>272-274-278-NVZ420-421-423-429-072115-
/O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210607T0600Z/
/O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0002.210607T1900Z-210608T0600Z/
Surprise Valley California-
Western Lassen, Eastern Plumas, and Eastern Sierra Counties-
Greater Lake Tahoe and Truckee Area-Southern Mono County-
Eastern Lassen County-
Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey,
Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties-
Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern
Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties-
West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County-
Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties-
205 PM PDT Sun Jun 6 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FOR THE EASTERN
SIERRA...WESTERN NEVADA AND NORTHEASTERN CALIFORNIA...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 11 PM PDT
MONDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FOR THE EASTERN
SIERRA...WESTERN NEVADA AND NORTHEASTERN CALIFORNIA...

* CHANGES...None.

* Affected Area...Fire Zone 270 Surprise Valley California, Fire 
  Zone 271 Western Lassen, Eastern Plumas, and Eastern Sierra 
  Counties, Fire Zone 272 Greater Lake Tahoe and Truckee Area, 
  Fire Zone 274 Southern Mono County, Fire Zone 278 Eastern 
  Lassen County, Fire Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front including 
  Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, 
  and Far Southern Lassen Counties, Fire Zone 421 Southern 
  Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern Lyon, 
  and Western Mineral Counties, Fire Zone 423 West Humboldt 
  Basin in Pershing County and Fire Zone 429 Lahontan Basin 
  including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties.

* Winds...West to Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph. 
  Gusts up to 45 mph for wind prone areas.

* Humidity...7 to 12 percent in western Nevada...10 to 20 
  percent in the Eastern Sierra, Tahoe Basin, and northeastern 
  California. Poor to moderate recovery Saturday night.

* Duration...4 to 8 hours each day.

* 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.

* Additional Details...Dry and gusty winds are expected into the
  evening, but the peak of the wind event is still expected
  tomorrow.

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
191 
WWUS85 KREV 062204 CCA
RFWREV

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Reno NV
304 PM PDT Sun Jun 6 2021

CAZ270>272-274-278-NVZ420-421-423-429-072115-
/O.COR.KREV.FW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210607T0600Z/
/O.COR.KREV.FW.W.0002.210607T1900Z-210608T0600Z/
Surprise Valley California-
Western Lassen, Eastern Plumas, and Eastern Sierra Counties-
Greater Lake Tahoe and Truckee Area-Southern Mono County-
Eastern Lassen County-
Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey,
Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties-
Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern
Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties-
West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County-
Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties-
304 PM PDT Sun Jun 6 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FOR THE EASTERN
SIERRA...WESTERN NEVADA AND NORTHEASTERN CALIFORNIA...

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 11 PM PDT
MONDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FOR THE EASTERN
SIERRA...WESTERN NEVADA AND NORTHEASTERN CALIFORNIA...

* CHANGES...None.

* Affected Area...Fire Zone 270 Surprise Valley California, Fire 
  Zone 271 Western Lassen, Eastern Plumas, and Eastern Sierra 
  Counties, Fire Zone 272 Greater Lake Tahoe and Truckee Area, 
  Fire Zone 274 Southern Mono County, Fire Zone 278 Eastern 
  Lassen County, Fire Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front including 
  Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, 
  and Far Southern Lassen Counties, Fire Zone 421 Southern 
  Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern Lyon, 
  and Western Mineral Counties, Fire Zone 423 West Humboldt 
  Basin in Pershing County and Fire Zone 429 Lahontan Basin 
  including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties.

* Winds...West to Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph. 
  Gusts up to 45 mph for wind prone areas.

* Humidity...7 to 12 percent in western Nevada...10 to 20 
  percent in the Eastern Sierra, Tahoe Basin, and northeastern 
  California. Poor to moderate recovery Saturday night.

* Duration...4 to 8 hours each day.

* 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.

* Additional Details...Dry and gusty winds are expected into the
  evening, but the peak of the wind event is still expected
  tomorrow.

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
155 
WWUS85 KREV 070554
RFWREV

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1054 PM PDT Sun Jun 6 2021

CAZ270>272-274-278-NVZ420-421-423-429-080600-
/O.EXP.KREV.FW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-210607T0600Z/
/O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0002.210607T1900Z-210608T0600Z/
Surprise Valley California-
Western Lassen, Eastern Plumas, and Eastern Sierra Counties-
Greater Lake Tahoe and Truckee Area-Southern Mono County-
Eastern Lassen County-
Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey,
Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties-
Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern
Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties-
West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County-
Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties-
1054 PM PDT Sun Jun 6 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 11 PM PDT
MONDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR FOR THE EASTERN
SIERRA...WESTERN NEVADA AND NORTHEASTERN CALIFORNIA...

* CHANGES...None.

* Affected Area...Fire Zone 270 Surprise Valley California, Fire 
  Zone 271 Western Lassen, Eastern Plumas, and Eastern Sierra 
  Counties, Fire Zone 272 Greater Lake Tahoe and Truckee Area, 
  Fire Zone 274 Southern Mono County, Fire Zone 278 Eastern 
  Lassen County, Fire Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front including 
  Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, 
  and Far Southern Lassen Counties, Fire Zone 421 Southern 
  Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern Lyon, 
  and Western Mineral Counties, Fire Zone 423 West Humboldt 
  Basin in Pershing County and Fire Zone 429 Lahontan Basin 
  including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties.

* Winds...West to Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph. 
  Gusts up to 45 mph for wind prone areas.

* Humidity...7 to 12 percent in western Nevada...10 to 20 percent
  in the Eastern Sierra, Tahoe Basin, and northeastern California.
  Limited overnight humidity recovery.

* Duration...4 to 8 hours.

* Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can 
  cause fires 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
871 
WWUS85 KREV 072012
RFWREV

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
112 PM PDT Mon Jun 7 2021

CAZ274-NVZ421-429-082000-
/O.NEW.KREV.FW.W.0003.210608T1900Z-210609T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KREV.FW.W.0004.210609T1900Z-210610T0600Z/
/O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210608T0600Z/
Southern Mono County-
Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern
Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties-
Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties-
112 PM PDT Mon Jun 7 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE EASTERN SIERRA
AND MUCH OF WESTERN NEVADA... 
...RED FLAG WARNING ALSO IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 11 PM PDT TUESDAY
AND WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE EASTERN 
SIERRA AND PORTIONS OF WESTERN NEVADA...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from
noon to 11 PM PDT Tuesday. A Red Flag Warning has also been
issued from noon to 11 PM PDT Wednesday.

* CHANGES...Extended Red Flag Warnings into Tuesday and Wednesday.

* Affected Area...Fire Zone 274 Southern Mono County, Fire Zone 
  421 Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, 
  Southern Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties and Fire Zone 429 
  Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral 
  Counties.

* Winds...Each afternoon and evening: West to Southwest 15 to 25
  mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph. Gusts up to 45 mph for wind prone
  areas. Winds will be more southerly on Wednesday.

* Humidity...8 to 15 percent in western Nevada...10 to 20 percent
  in the Eastern Sierra.

* Duration...4 to 8 hours each day.

* Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can
  cause fires 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.

&&

$$

NVZ423-082000-
/O.NEW.KREV.FW.W.0003.210608T1900Z-210609T0600Z/
/O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210608T0600Z/
West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County-
112 PM PDT Mon Jun 7 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR MUCH OF WESTERN 
NEVADA... 
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 11 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR 
GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF WESTERN NEVADA...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from
noon to 11 PM PDT Tuesday.

* CHANGES...Extended Red Flag Warning into Tuesday.

* Affected Area...Fire Zone 423 West Humboldt Basin in Pershing 
  County.

* Winds...West to Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph.
  Gusts up to 45 mph for wind prone areas.

* Humidity...7 to 15 percent.

* Duration...3 to 6 hours.

* Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can 
  cause fires 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.

&&

$$

CAZ270>272-278-NVZ420-080600-
/O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210608T0600Z/
Surprise Valley California-
Western Lassen, Eastern Plumas, and Eastern Sierra Counties-
Greater Lake Tahoe and Truckee Area-Eastern Lassen County-
Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey,
Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties-
112 PM PDT Mon Jun 7 2021

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS
EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE SIERRA FRONT,
TAHOE BASIN, AND NORTHEAST CALIFORNIA...

* CHANGES...None.

* Affected Area...Fire Zone 270 Surprise Valley California, Fire 
  Zone 271 Western Lassen, Eastern Plumas, and Eastern Sierra 
  Counties, Fire Zone 272 Greater Lake Tahoe and Truckee Area, 
  Fire Zone 278 Eastern Lassen County, Fire Zone 420 Northern 
  Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern 
  Washoe, Western Lyon and Far Southern Lassen Counties.

* Winds...West to Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph.
  Gusts up to 45 mph for wind prone areas.

* Humidity...7 to 12 percent in western Nevada...15 to 25 percent
  in the Tahoe Basin and northeastern California.

* Duration...3 to 6 hours.

* Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can 
  cause fires 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

The office that day

Everything else NWS Reno, NV issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 5, 11:32 AM PDTRed Flag WarningREVChurchill, Douglas, Lyon, Mineral, Pershing, Storey and 1 more35 hr
Jun 5, 2:09 PM PDTLake Wind AdvisoryREVChurchill, Douglas, Lyon, Mineral, Pershing, Storey and 1 more31 hr

Nearby

Red Flag Warnings in California, 2021Red Flag Warnings in Nevada, 2021Every red flag warning in 2021

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.