The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from
noon to 10 PM PDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in
effect.

* CHANGES...Fire Weather Watch upgraded to a Red Flag Warning.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front
including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe,
Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties, Fire Weather
Zone 421 Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern
Mono, Southern Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties.

* Winds...Southwest to west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to
45 mph.

* Humidity...As low as 17 percent in the afternoon.

* Duration...4 to 7 hours.

* 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.

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.

* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Waves
1 to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, and Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern
Sierra Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft.

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.