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Updated:June 26, 2026 12:15 pm PDT

Red Flag Warning RED FLAG WARNING  
Sierra County

  Effective: Fri, 6/26 11:40am Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: June 26, 2026 12:15 pm Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Sat, 6/27 11:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Northern Sierra Front - Carson City/Douglas/Storey/Southern Washoe/Eastern Lyon/Far Southern Lassen Counties
 
Alert Details:
* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front
including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe,
Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties.

* Winds...West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* Humidity...Afternoon minimums of 12 to 20 percent.

* Duration...2 to 5 hours Friday with 3 to 8 hours Saturday.

* 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.

Information:
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.
Lake Wind Advisory LAKE WIND ADVISORY  
Sierra County

  Effective: Fri, 6/26 11:32am Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: June 26, 2026 12:15 pm Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Sat, 6/27 11:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph for
Stampede Reservoir, Lake Davis, Antelope Lake, and Eagle Lake.

* WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to
capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions
improve.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may briefly subside tonight before
increasing again early Saturday morning.

Information:
Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.