Red Flag warning for Lake Tahoe and Northern Nevada
Submitted by paula on Sat, 06/20/2015 - 8:10pm
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity in effect from 12:00 p.m. through 10 p.m. Sunday for the Lake Tahoe Basin and parts of western Nevada.
They are calling for winds southwest to west at 15 to 25 mph and gusts up to 40 mph, with two to four foot waves on Lake Tahoe. These are hazardous conditions for kayakers and paddleboarders.
This combination of gusty winds and low humidity will create conditions that could promote rapid fire growth.
Red Flag Warning means critical fire weather conditions will occur. Avoid doing outdoor activities that can create a spark near vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting or campfires.
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