Reno, Nevada – Brace for extremely dangerous wildfire conditions across Northern Nevada starting Thursday afternoon. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect, signaling a high risk of rapid fire spread due to strong winds and critically low humidity levels. Residents should take immediate precautions.
According to the National Weather Service in Reno, a Fire Weather Watch will be active from 1 p.m. PDT on Thursday, June 19, until 12 a.m. PDT on Saturday, June 21. This alert covers a vast region including much of western Nevada and the Eastern Sierra. The I-580 corridor, a vital roadway, falls within this hazardous zone.
The primary threats are gusty winds and exceptionally low humidity. Winds are expected to reach 15 to 20 mph, with gusts up to 50 mph possible on Thursday and Friday. Relative humidity will plummet to between 5% and 15% during the afternoons, with only limited recovery overnight. This combination means any spark could quickly escalate into a dangerous blaze…