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Elevated Fire Weather Conditions

Created by the NWS Sacramento WFO

Elevated Fire Weather Conditions are in the forecast today through Monday for the Burney Basin and portions of the NE foothills. Wind gusts up to 30 mph with daytime humidity values in the low teens and even single digits are the primary concerns.

Elevated Fire Weather Conditions are in the forecast today through Monday for the Burney Basin and portions of the NE foothills. Wind gusts up to 30 mph with daytime humidity values in the low teens and even single digits are the primary concerns.
Sacramento Area Forecast Discussion

Critical Fire Weather Today

Created by the NWS Reno WFO

A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 1 PM through 9 PM today for portions of northeast California and western Nevada. West to southwest wind gusts up to 35 mph will combine with very low humidity of 6–11%. Any fire that starts could spread rapidly and become difficult to contain. Avoid activities that could create sparks near dry vegetation, including yard work, target shooting, dragging trailer chains, and campfires. Follow all local fire restrictions.

Left side: Photo of helicopter dropping bucket of water on a wildfire. Right side: Descriptive text of Red Flag warning including hazards, key messages, and icons of activities to avoid: Dragging trailer chains, target shooting, driving over dry grass.
Reno Area Forecast Discussion

Seven-day Weather Risk Overview

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