A red flag warning is in effect from noon to midnight today for western Nevada, including the Basin and Range, Eastern Lassen, Alpine, and Northern Mono counties. The warning is due to gusty winds and low humidity, which pose a significant fire risk.
The affected areas include Fire Weather Zone 278 in Eastern Lassen County, Fire Weather Zone 420 in the Northern Sierra Front, and several other zones across the region. Winds are expected to reach 15 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph, and wind-prone areas could experience gusts up to 45 mph.
Relative humidity is forecasted to range between 10 to 15 percent this afternoon into the evening, creating conditions conducive to rapid fire growth. The warning highlights the potential for three to six hours of gusty winds combined with low humidity…