Red Flag Warning Issued for Surprise Valley CA and Eastern Lassen County
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NOAA issued it on August 31, 2026, 10 days 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 gusty winds and low humidity from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Tuesday across parts of northeast California and northwest Nevada.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Northeast California and Northwest Nevada
- Issued
- August 31, 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 10 days ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northeast California and Northwest Nevada.
Alert Details
A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Reno NV. The alert is effective from 11:00 AM PDT Tuesday, September 1, 2026, until 11:00 PM PDT Tuesday.
Affected Areas
Fire Weather Zone 270 Surprise Valley California, Fire Weather Zone 278 Eastern Lassen County, and Fire Weather Zone 458 Northern Washoe County, including the S-1 Vya Fire.
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
Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 30 to 40 mph and ridgetop gusts up to 45 mph, shifting to westerly in the late afternoon and evening. Relative humidity reductions to 12 to 17 percent in the afternoon.
Timeline
The warning is in effect from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with conditions expected to last 3 to 6 hours.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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