HIgh fire danger in Lake Tahoe basin Sunday and Monday

Hot and dry weather will continue in the region according to the National Weather Service, but with the warm temperatures and low humidity comes a "Fire Weather Warning."

NWS is forecasting gusty winds and high fire danger on Sunday and Monday and they are urging extreme caution, especially near dry grass and brush.

Gusty winds and waves up to 3 feet will produce hazardous conditions for boating, kayaking and paddle boarding. Calm lake conditions in the morning can quickly turn dangerous once the winds kick up, so remember to always wear your personal flotation device.

The Fire Weather Warning is for Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Winds will be from the southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Humidity will be dropping to between 12 and 20 percent Monday afternoon. With the combination of these two, fires can rapidly grow in size and intensity.

Saturday night - Clear, with a low around 44. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday - Sunny, with a high near 78. Breezy, with a southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Sunday Night - Clear, with a low around 46. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

Monday - Sunny, with a high near 74. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Monday Night - Clear, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tuesday - Sunny, with a high near 78.

Tuesday Night - Clear, with a low around 43.

Wednesday - Sunny, with a high near 81.

Wednesday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

Thursday - Sunny, with a high near 82.

Thursday Night - Clear, with a low around 44.

Friday - Sunny, with a high near 84.

Friday Night - Clear, with a low around 45.

Saturday - Sunny, with a high near 85.