Wendel, CA Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM PDT FRIDAY FOR
THUNDERSTORMS AND STRONG OUTFLOW WINDS FOR THE SURPRISE VALLEY,
EASTERN LASSEN AND NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTIES...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag
Warning for thunderstorms and strong outflow winds, which is in
effect from 8 AM to 11 PM PDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is
no longer in effect.

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

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 270 Surprise Valley
California, Fire Weather Zone 278 Eastern Lassen County, Fire
Weather Zone 458 Northern Washoe County.

* Thunderstorms...Isolated dry lightning will be possible Friday
morning before thunderstorm coverage increases Friday afternoon.

* Outflow Winds...Gusty and erratic thunderstorm outflow winds,
even well away from rain cores. Gusts to around 50 mph
possible.

* Impacts...Lightning can create new fire starts and may combine
with strong outflow winds to cause a fire to rapidly grow in
size and intensity before first responders can contain them.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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