Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 24 at 1:05PM PDT until May 25 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 1:05pm
Expires:
May 25, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from
2 PM to 11 PM PDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in
effect.
* CHANGES...Fire Weather Watch upgraded to Red Flag Warning.
* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 423 West Humboldt Basin in
Pershing County, including the Quartz Fire.
* Winds...West-southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* Humidity...RH reductions to 10-15% in the afternoon. Overnight
recoveries of 30-50% Tuesday morning.
* Duration...2 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.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
West Humboldt Basin - Pershing County
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV
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