Red Flag Warning issued September 24 at 10:28AM PDT until September 25 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

**Red Flag Warning issued September 24 at 10:28AM PDT until September 25 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV**

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 10 PM PDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* CHANGES...Fire Weather Watch upgraded to a Red Flag Warning.

* Affected Area...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.

* Winds...Southwest to west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Humidity...As low as 17 percent in the afternoon.

* Duration...4 to 7 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.

**What You Should Do:**

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.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Severe

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Reno NV

- **Effective:** Sep 24, 2026 10:28 AM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 25, 2026 10:30 AM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*