Red Flag Warning Issued for Lahontan Basin in Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties
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NOAA issued it on July 22, 2026, 4 weeks ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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NWS Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning for thunderstorms and strong outflow winds in the Lahontan Basin from noon to 11 PM PDT Friday.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Lahontan Basin, Nevada
- Issued
- July 22, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Reno NV
Fire-weather notices describe conditions that can support rapid fire spread; they do not report that a fire is present. Check local emergency sources for any active incident.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 weeks ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Lahontan Basin, Nevada.
Alert Details
A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Reno. The alert is in effect from noon to 11 PM PDT Friday for thunderstorms and strong outflow winds.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Fire Weather Zone 429 Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties.
What You Should Do
Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires. Follow local fire restrictions.
Expected Conditions
A mix of wet and dry thunderstorms is expected Friday afternoon, with coverage focused in Churchill County and isolated thunderstorms possible in eastern Mineral County. Gusty and erratic thunderstorm outflow winds are forecast, with gusts to around 60 mph possible.
Timeline
The warning takes effect at 12:00 PM PDT on June 19 and ends at 11:00 PM PDT on June 19.
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