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Extreme Fire Weather Concerns for the Western U.S.; Severe Weather and Flooding Threats for the Central U.S.

Extremely critical fire weather conditions are expected to develop across the Great Basin and Southwest today, and exceptionally dry and windy conditions will promote rapid wildfire spread through the weekend. Scattered severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are possible across parts of the Ozark Plateau into lower Ohio Valley and parts of the northern Rockies into adjacent Great Plains. Read More >

A Red Flag Warning is in effect Friday through Saturday for much of Western Nevada, including the Reno-Carson City-Minden area. Avoid activities that cause a spark, including dragging trailer chains and driving motorized vehicles over dry vegetation.
Increased west winds will bring gusts of 40-45 mph on lakes across the area. Wave heights range from 1-3 feet for Lake Tahoe and 2-4 feet for Pyramid Lake.
Cooler temps this week due to the passing cold front later this evening. Light rain and snow (above 7500') chances early Sunday morning for the Tahoe Basin and surrounding Reno-Carson area.

 

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