Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service RENO NV
1217 AM PDT Fri Aug 13 2021

CAZ070>073-NVZ001>005-141200-
Surprise Valley California-Lassen-Eastern Plumas-
Eastern Sierra Counties-Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Mono County-
Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties-Greater Reno-Carson City-
Minden Area-Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake-
Northern Washoe County-
Including the cities of Cedarville, Eagleville, Fort Bidwell,
Portola, Susanville, Westwood, Sierraville, Loyalton,
South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee, Markleeville, Bridgeport,
Coleville, Lee Vining, Mammoth Lakes, Hawthorne, Yerington,
Smith Valley, Mina, Schurz, Stateline, Glenbrook,
Incline Village, Sparks, Verdi, Gardnerville, Virginia City,
Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Nixon, Imlay, Empire,
and Gerlach
1217 AM PDT Fri Aug 13 2021

...Heat and Smoke Impacts...

Wildfire smoke from the Dixie fire and other area wildfires
west of the Sierra will continue to produce smoke and haze
for much of northern California and Nevada. In addition,
temperatures will be around 100 degrees for many western Nevada
and northeast California valleys and close to 90 degrees in
Sierra communities. Several days of heat along with the smoke may
exacerbate heat health symptoms.

Bottom line: Air quality impacts will likely persist along with
elevated heat impacts. Consider having some contingency plans if
you were planning on being outdoors for extended periods.

Here are a few other tips from the Washoe County Air Quality
Management Division:

1. Reduce or stop outdoor activity and stay inside.

2. Keep AC on if available, the fresh-air intake closed, filter
clean, and windows closed.

3. Pay attention to air quality on AirNow.gov.

4. Follow the advice of your doctor, especially those with heart
or lung disease.

For more tips on how to keep yourself and others safe, check with
your local air quality district.

The latest air quality measurements are available at
www.airnow.gov

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