{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.f013e86a95d6feab89329b6992e517a46a25cd15.002.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Red Flag Warning issued September 12 at 2:08AM PDT until September 13 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-09-12","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.f013e86a95d6feab89329b6992e517a46a25cd15.002.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Reno NV"},"word_count":193,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Red Flag Warning: Red Flag Warning issued September 12 at 2:08AM PDT until September 13 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV\n\n**Severity:** Severe\n**Certainty:** Likely\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Northern Sierra Front - Carson City/Douglas/Storey/Southern Washoe/Eastern Lyon/Far Southern Lassen Counties; Southern Sierra Front - Alpine/Northern Mono/Southern Lyon/Western Mineral Counties\n**Issued by:** NWS Reno NV\n**Sent:** 2026-09-12T02:08:00-07:00\n**Effective:** 2026-09-12T02:08:00-07:00\n**Expires:** 2026-09-13T02:00:00-07:00\n\n## Description\n* CHANGES...None.\n\n* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front\nincluding Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe,\nWestern Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties, Fire Weather\nZone 421 Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern\nMono, Southern Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties.\n\n* Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts of 45 to 55 mph.\n\n* Humidity...RH reductions to 12 to 17 percent in the afternoon.\nNighttime recoveries of 40 to 60 percent Sunday morning.\n\n* Duration...4 to 8 hours.\n\n* Impacts...The combination of strong winds and low humidity can\ncause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first\nresponders can contain them.\n\n## Instructions\nAvoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry\nvegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires.\nFollow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for\nupdates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips."}