WWUS85 KREV 251955
RFWREV

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1255 PM PDT Mon Sep 25 2023

CAZ270-278-NVZ458-260300-
/O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0005.230925T2000Z-230926T0300Z/
Surprise Valley California-Eastern Lassen County-
Northern Washoe County-
1255 PM PDT Mon Sep 25 2023

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR SURPRISE VALLEY, EASTERN
LASSEN COUNTY, AND NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY...

* CHANGES...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 270 Surprise Valley 
  California, Fire Weather Zone 278 Eastern Lassen County and 
  Fire Weather Zone 458 Northern Washoe County.

* Winds...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 35 to 45 mph.

* Humidity...10 to 20 percent.

* Duration...3 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.

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.

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