Weather Alerts For Virginia City, NV

# HEADLINE -------------------- FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE SIERRA FRONT # SUMMARY -------------------- The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Fire Weather Watch for strong winds and low humidity, which is in effect from Friday morning through Saturday evening. - 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 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. - Humidity...Afternoon minimums 12 to 20 percent. - Duration... 2 to 4 hours Friday with 3 to 8 hours Saturday. While humidity will recover Friday night, winds will stay breezy on midslopes and ridges. - 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, especially from any recent lightning holdovers. # DETAILS -------------------- ISSUED AT Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 10:48 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