Weather Alerts For Reno-Stead, NV

# HEADLINE -------------------- RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE SIERRA FRONT FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE SIERRA FRONT # DETAILS -------------------- CHANGES Added overnight recoveries to the humidity section. AFFECTED AREA Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties. WINDS West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. HUMIDITY Afternoon minimums of 8 to 14 percent Friday through Sunday. Overnight recoveries 25 to 45 percent each night through Monday morning. DURATION 3 to 6 hours each afternoon Friday through Sunday. 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. ISSUED AT Friday, July 24, 2026 at 2:49 AM PDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Reno NV HEADER URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE # 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. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties

# HEADLINE -------------------- RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE SIERRA FRONT FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE SIERRA FRONT # DETAILS -------------------- CHANGES Added overnight recoveries to the humidity section. AFFECTED AREA Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties. WINDS West 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. HUMIDITY Afternoon minimums of 8 to 14 percent Friday through Sunday. Overnight recoveries 25 to 45 percent each night through Monday morning. DURATION 3 to 6 hours each afternoon Friday through Sunday. 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. ISSUED AT Friday, July 24, 2026 at 2:49 AM PDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Reno NV HEADER URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE # 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. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties