NWS in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from noon to 11 PM PDT Sunday and from noon to 11 PM PDT Monday.
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Winds…West to Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
Gusts up to 45 mph for wind prone areas. -
Humidity…7 to 12 percent in western Nevada…10 to 20
percent in the Eastern Sierra, Tahoe Basin, and northeastern
California. Poor to moderate recovery Saturday night. -
Duration…4 to 8 hours each day.
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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. -
Dry and gusty winds are expected today as
** well, but the peak of the wind event is expected Sunday and**
** Monday.**
