Surprise Valley California; Eastern Lassen County; Northern Sierra Front - Carson City/Douglas/Storey/Southern Washoe/Eastern Lyon/Far Southern Lassen Counties; Northern Washoe County
Starts
Ends
Issued
SeveritySevere
UrgencyExpected
CertaintyLikely
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.