Weather Alerts For Sparks, NV

# HEADLINE -------------------- RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR LOW HUMIDITY AND GUSTY WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 270, 278, 420, AND 458 # DETAILS -------------------- CHANGES None. AFFECTED AREA Fire Weather Zones 270, 278, 420, and 458. WIND West 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. HUMIDITY Afternoon minimums 7 to 15 percent. DURATION 3 to 8 hours. IMPACTS The combination of gusty winds and dry fuels can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them. ISSUED AT Friday, July 10, 2026 at 2:04 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, Northern Washoe County, Eastern Lassen County, Surprise Valley California