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WWUS85 KREV 201752
RFWREV

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1052 AM PDT Thu Aug 20 2026

CAZ270-278-NVZ458-211800-
/O.NEW.KREV.FW.A.0008.260822T1800Z-260823T0600Z/
Surprise Valley California-Eastern Lassen County-
Northern Washoe County-
1052 AM PDT Thu Aug 20 2026

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH
SATURDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR NORTHEASTERN
CALIFORNIA AND FAR NORTHWESTERN NEVADA...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from
Saturday morning through Saturday evening.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 270 Surprise Valley
  California, Fire Weather Zone 278 Eastern Lassen County, Fire
  Weather Zone 458 Northern Washoe County.

* Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35-40 mph.

* Humidity...As low as 12 percent.

* Duration...3 to 6 hours.

* 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.

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.

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http://weather.gov/reno