Carson City weekend weather: Sunny with gusty winds Saturday, cool down Sunday
With an event-filled weekend ahead across the Carson City region, skies will be mostly clear and sunny, however it will be especially windy Saturday, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a red flag fire weather warning for the Western Nevada Sierra Front below 5,000 feet.
Strong winds Saturday will produce the potential for dangerous boating conditions on lakes and critical fire weather concerns. Wind gusts are looking to be near 30 mph on Friday with stronger winds becoming more widespread Saturday.
By Saturday winds will be from the southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 55 mph and humidity between 12 to 20 percent. The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them. High temperatures will be in the low 70s Saturday.
The Red Flag Warning extends from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday.
Conditions will be most critical for the lower elevations in western Nevada below 5,000 feet, according to the weather service. This is where land management agencies have determined that grasses are sufficiently cured, especially on south facing slopes, in addition to carry over grasses from last season.
The weather service advises people to 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.
By Sunday, there will be a significant cool down. Temperatures will actually be below average for Sunday with highs only in the 60s and 70s. Some outlying valleys in western Nevada will drop into the 30s Sunday morning, with some Sierra valleys falling to below freezing.
The weather service advises that if you live in those colder Sierra valleys, you may want protect your sensitive plants Saturday night into Sunday morning for those freezing temperatures.
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