...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph and waves up to 3 feet for Lake Tahoe, Pyramid Lake, Topaz Lake, Bridgeport Reservoir, Mono Lake, Crowley Lake and Washoe Lake. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Mono County, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area, and Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind. &&
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF 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 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * CHANGES...Upgraded the Fire Weather Watch to a Red Flag Warning. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 272 Greater Lake Tahoe and Truckee Area, Fire Weather Zone 274 Southern Mono County, Fire Weather Zone 278 Eastern Lassen County, Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties, Fire Weather Zone 421 Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties and Fire Weather Zone 458 Northern Washoe County. * Winds...South to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph. * Humidity...9 to 15% * Duration...3 to 6 hours. Peak winds noon until 8 PM. * 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. &&
