Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued September 23 at 12:47PM PDT until September 25 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 23, 2026 - 12:47pm
Expires:
September 24, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from
Friday afternoon through Friday evening.
* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 458 Northern Washoe County.
* Winds...Southwest to west 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Winds shift to northerly in the evening and overnight.
* Humidity...RH reductions to 20 to 25 percent in the afternoon.
Nighttime recoveries of 40 to 60 percent Saturday morning.
* Duration...3 to 6 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.
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:
Northern Washoe County
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov