Red Flag Warning Issued for Southern Lyon County and Western Nevada
The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning on September 2, 2026, for southern Lyon County and parts of western Nevada, effective from 10:40 a.m. to 8 p.m. on September 6.
3 reports on this incident · first at Sep 1, 2026, 3:11 p.m. ET
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Sep 6, 2026, 4:22 p.m. ET
Red Flag Warning Issued for Southern Lyon County and Western Nevada
The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning on September 2, 2026, for southern Lyon County and the Lahontan Basin including Churchill and eastern Mineral counties in Nevada, as well as Alpine and Mono counties in California. The warning is in effect from 10:40 a.m. to 8 p.m. on September 6, 2026, and expires at 8 p.m. that day.
The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them, according to the weather service. Southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph are expected, with humidity between 5 and 15 percent.
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, and to follow local fire restrictions.
Sep 1, 2026, 3:11 p.m. ETFirst report
Wind Advisory Issued for Santa Barbara County Coastal and Mountain Areas
The National Weather Service Los Angeles has issued a Wind Advisory for the Santa Barbara County Southwestern Coast and the Santa Ynez Mountains Western Range, effective from 5 PM PDT Tuesday, September 1, 2026, to 6 AM PDT Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The advisory was issued at 12:04 PM PDT on September 1.
Northwest winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph are expected. The advisory warns that gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects, bring down tree limbs, and cause a few power outages. Driving may be difficult, especially for high-profile vehicles, and extra caution is advised.
The affected areas include Jalama Beach, Refugio State Beach, Gaviota, San Marcos Pass, and El Capitan State Beach.
The advisory expires at 6 AM PDT Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
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