Red Flag Warning for Lake Tahoe region Thursday
Submitted by paula on Thu, 08/13/2015 - 12:23am
Expect high winds and waves up to four feet on Thursday as a low pressure weather system drops from the Pacific Coast and passes through the Lake Tahoe basin. Winds will be 15-20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
With an increase in winds also comes an increase in fire dangers.
Dry condition paired with gusty winds can cause fires to get large before responders can get to them.
The Red Flag warning is from August 13 at 2 p.m. to August 14 at 11 a.m.
The Lake Wind Advisory lasts from August 13 at 2 p.m. to August 14 at 5 p.m.
With these dangerous conditions do not drive on dry grass, do not start a campfire, avoid work that would cause sparks near the grass.
Thursday - Sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday Night - Clear, with a low around 54. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Friday - Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night - Clear, with a low around 43. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light southwest in the evening.
SaturdaySunny, with a high near 83.
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