Red Flag Warning

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued Red Flag fire weather warnings for western Nevada including Carson City and the eastern Sierra which are in effect on both Sunday and Monday.

With clear skies on tap for Carson City and western Nevada Tuesday evening, forecasters have turned their attention to Wednesday and an upper level disturbance that could produce isolated thunderstorms in the region, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag fire weather warning for much of the area.

Gusty winds and low humidity expected to arrive Monday has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag Warning for Carson City, western Nevada and extreme northeastern California.

The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest would like to remind surrounding communities to be aware of the increased chance of wildfire during critical fire weather conditions resulting from high winds and low humidity.

Carson City and western Nevada will experience a cool down through this weekend with breezy conditions and sunny skies, according to the National Weather Service.

Expected gusty afternoon winds and low humidity has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag Warning for the Sierra Front, including Carson City, Carson Valley, Lyon County and much of Western Nevada.

A Lakeview community project headed up by a Carson City woman is among five in Northern Nevada to receive funding awards from State Farm in support of activities aimed at reducing potential loss of life, property and natural resources to wildfire in their communities.

University of Nevada Cooperative Extension is once again coordinating the collaborative efforts of federal, state and local fire services, public safety agencies, community organizations and others to participate in Nevada Wildfire Awareness Month throughout May.

As a low pressure system and cold front approach the region, winds will increase and become strong and gusty Friday afternoon and evening, prompting a Red Flag Warning by the National Weather Service.

Fall colors are near their peak at Lake Tahoe and in Hope Valley but with wind, rain and snow in the forecast, this may be the last few days to witness their spectacular golds, yellows and reds.

Fire restrictions on public land in Western Nevada, in place since June 30, will be lifted this Friday, Sept. 30, agency managers announced Wednesday. The Carson City Fire Department, however, has no intention at this time of lifting fire restrictions within the city limits.

Fire season is still in full swing, regardless of clouds in the sky and a few rain drops; Carson City is at risk, just one spark away from a major fire. Weather conditions play a very integral part in the daily planning and readiness level for fire agencies.

It is becoming more likely that weather conditions will match up in time for the Fall Equinox on Thursday morning, according to the National Weather Service. A significant pattern change is on tap for Wednesday and Thursday as a cold front and an upper level low push through the area.

UPDATE TUESDAY: Carson City's air quality is in the "moderate" category due to smoke from the Owens River Fire that is burning in Mono County north of Mammoth Lakes.
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Carson City is experiencing hazy skies due to smoke from the Owens River Fire burning east of Highway 395, seven miles north of Mammoth Lakes in Mono County.

As of early Monday afternoon, air quality in Carson City was in the "good" range but further south it has been listed as "moderate." It is likely to change as the wind becomes stronger with an approaching cold front.

Gusty winds and low humidity expected Tuesday has prompted the National Weather Service in Reno to issue a Red Flag Warning for the Sierra Front including Carson City.

Gusty winds will arrive in the region Wednesday and continue through Friday, especially from the Reno and Carson City area northward into far northeast California and northwest Nevada causing forecasters to be concerned about fire danger.

East Fork Fire Protection District crews in Douglas County were called late afternoon Thursday to a wildfire in the area of Diamond Valley School in Alpine County near Markleeville.

Winds are expected to increase Thursday afternoon and evening around Carson City prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag Warning for the region.

South Shore Lake Tahoe area firefighters responded to two small fires on Sunday, one at Round Hill and the other in a South Lake Tahoe meadow.

Hot and dry weather will continue through at least Monday with gusty winds expected to arrive, prompting the National Weather Service in Reno to issue a Red Flag Warning for Carson City and much of Western Nevada beginning Sunday.

Winds will become increasingly strong and gusty Friday afternoon and Saturday prompting a Red Flag Warning by the National Weather Service for much of western Nevada and Carson City region.

Unusually strong winds are expected this Friday and Saturday, increasing the risk of wind driven fires for western Nevada and the Carson City region, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

Gusty conditions and low humidity have prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag Warning for much of western Nevada Sierra front, including Carson City, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday.

It will be dry and breezy today with Red Flag Warnings in effect for much of western Nevada including Carson City. Firefighters around the region are keeping a watchful eye on conditions and have already made smoke investigations checks in area.

A small, smoldering campfire was discovered by firefighters at around noon doing a smoke investigation north of Carson City, according to dispatch. A small brush fire was reported at around 11:30 a.m. in the Silver Springs area, according to the Central Lyon County Fire District.

Low pressure will bring gusty winds and cool temperatures into Friday with the highest winds on Wednesday as a cold front moves through the region. A Red Flag Warning is in effect until 11 p.m. for the Sierra front, which includes Carson City.

We may have had a touch of summer heat last weekend, but late spring weather conditions are ahead for Carson City and the Sierra this weekend with a cool down, possible thunderstorms and even some high elevation snow in the mix.

CARSON CITY — Nevada endured a harsher than recent mild winters, which brought much-needed moisture to the region. While this moisture is responsible for picturesque sceneries, it can also lead to greener plants, and denser grass — in other words: fire fuel.

Dry conditions will continue around Carson City with increasing winds Thursday and Friday, according to the National Weather Service. Gusts up to 40 mph are expected Thursday, with stronger gusts up to 45 mph Friday, mainly during the afternoon and evening.

The National Weather Service says a strong “October-like” weather system will bring cooler temperatures and very strong wind to the region Friday night through Saturday making for dangerous fire conditions.

With low humidity and gusty winds expected to arrive creating critical fire conditions, the National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday.