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Carson City's Prison Hill OHV areas to close during Red Flag Warning high wind days
Carson City Parks, Recreation and Open Space is reminding residents that Prison Hill Off-Highway Vehicle Area and the trails and areas beyond the motorized trailhead/staging area located on Golden Eagle Lane will be closed during Red Flag Warning days.
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Wednesday, 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.
A Red Flag Warning is a forecast warning issued by the National Weather Service to inform the public, firefighters, and land management agencies that conditions are ideal for wildland fire ignition and rapid spread. Red flag criteria occur whenever a geographical area has been in a dry spell for a week or two, and the National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS) assess the wildfire risk as high to extreme, and the following forecast weather parameters are forecasted to be met:
1) A sustained wind average of 15 mph or greater.
2) Relative humidity less than or equal to 25 percent.
3) A temperature of greater than 75 degrees F.
Closures of the Prison Hill OHV area will typically occur in the afternoon when temperatures and wind speeds are at their highest. It is the motorized users’ responsibility to be aware of Red Flag Warning days and plan outdoor recreation accordingly. Additionally, regardless of conditions, it is important that users recreate responsibly and carry a shovel, extra water, and fire extinguisher in the event of an incident as well. Visit forecast.weather.gov or nevadafireinfo.org for current Red Flag Warning updates.
During Red Flag Warning closures, motorized recreation in the Prison Hill OHV Area is a criminal violation and can result in a citation.
For further information, please contact Lyndsey Boyer, Carson City Open Space Manager at (775) 283-7341.