Sierra County, CA
Alerts
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In effect from Saturday 06/06 11:00 AM PDT – Saturday 06/06 11:00 PM PDT
Issued by NWS Reno NV
Changes
* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 278 Eastern Lassen County, Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties, Fire Weather Zone 423 West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County, Fire Weather Zone 429 Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties, Fire Weather Zone 458 Northern Washoe County.
* Winds...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* Humidity...As low as 9 percent.
* Duration...4-10 hours between 11 AM and 11 PM PDT Saturday.
* 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.
What to Do
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.
Areas Impacted
- Eastern Lassen County
- Northern Sierra Front - Carson City/Douglas/Storey/Southern Washoe/Eastern Lyon/Far Southern Lassen Counties
- West Humboldt Basin - Pershing County
- Lahontan Basin - Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties
- Northern Washoe County
Briefings
From the Forecaster
High Temperatures Today
Created by the NWS Sacramento WFO
A look at the high temperatures for Today, Saturday June 6, 2026. Cooler high temperatures are in the forecast for interior NorCal. Continued cooling through the weekend and into early next week.
Red Flag Warning Today (Saturday)
Created by the NWS Reno WFO
A Red Flag Warning is in effect 11 AM–11 PM PDT today for much of western Nevada and eastern Lassen County. West winds 15-25 mph, gusts up to 40 mph, and humidity of 9–18% may lead to rapid fire spread. Avoid sparks near dry vegetation and follow local fire restrictions.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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