Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued October 7 at 9:48AM PDT until October 9 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 7, 2026 - 9:48am
Expires:
October 8, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Reno NV has issued a Fire Weather
Watch.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 270 Surprise Valley California,
278 Eastern Lassen County, and 458 Northern Washoe County.
* TIMING...From Friday afternoon through Friday evening.
* WINDS...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity between 12 and 17 percent.
* DURATION...2 to 5 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.
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:
Surprise Valley California; Eastern Lassen County; Northern Washoe County
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov