Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued September 10 at 11:42AM PDT until September 13 at 12:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 10, 2026 - 11:42am
Expires:
September 11, 2026 - 11:45am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for strong winds and low humidity, which is in effect from
Saturday morning through Saturday evening.
* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 274 Southern Mono County,
Fire Weather Zone 423 West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County,
Fire Weather Zone 429 Lahontan Basin including Churchill and
Eastern Mineral Counties.
* Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* Humidity...As low as 8 percent.
* Duration...4 to 8 hours.
* Impacts...The combination of strong winds and low humidity can
cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first
responders can contain them.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Southern Mono County; West Humboldt Basin - Pershing County; Lahontan Basin - Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov