Red Flag Warning: Surprise Valley California; Eastern Lassen County; Northern Sierra Front - Carson City/Douglas/Storey/Southern Washoe/Eastern Lyon/Far Southern Lassen Counties; Northern Washoe County

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Red Flag Warning — Surprise Valley California; Eastern Lassen County; Northern Sierra Front - Carson City/Douglas/Storey/Southern Washoe/Eastern Lyon/Far Southern Lassen Counties; Northern Washoe County Severity: Severe. Certainty: Likely. The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM to 9 PM PDT Friday. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 270, 278, 420 and 458. * WIND...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...Afternoon minimums 7 to 15 percent. * DURATION...3 to 8 hours. * IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and dry fuels can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them.