The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a fire weather watch for much of western Nevada and northeastern California, in effect from Friday morning through Saturday evening.

The watch is prompted by forecasts of gusty winds and low humidity levels that could lead to rapid fire growth.

In an X post, the National Weather Service warned of a moderate risk, or 3 out of 5, for critical fire weather conditions in the region.

Wind gusts are expected to reach 35 to 40 mph, with afternoon relative humidity ranging from five to 15 percent.

The fire weather watch includes several fire weather zones:

• Zone 270: Surprise Valley, California

• Zone 278: Eastern Lassen County

• Zone 458: Northern Washoe County

• Zone 420: Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon and Far Southern Lassen Counties

• Zone 423: West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County

• Zone 429: Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties

Winds in the affected areas are expected to range from 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

Minimum afternoon humidity could fall as low as 5 percent, with limited recovery overnight between 20 and 50 percent.

According to the alert, “The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them. These dry and windy conditions could also rekindle fires in areas which received lightning in recent days.”

The weather service also noted that dry conditions and shorter periods of gusty winds today and Thursday could produce elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions.

Residents are urged to avoid outdoor activities that could cause sparks near dry vegetation, including yard work, target shooting, or campfires.

Fire restrictions and preparedness tips can be found at weather.gov/reno and livingwithfire.info.

(The National Weather Service Reno contributed to this story.)

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo has signed a bill set to increase penalties against animal cruelty known as “Reba’s law”, according to Assemblymember Melissa Hardy.

‘Reba’s Law’ will strengthen animal cruelty penalties against those who commit these crimes.

The bill is named after Reba the bulldog who was found trapped in a bin on a hot day last summer behind a grocery store near UNLV.

As the bill moved through the legislature it was killed out of the process but then quickly brought back to life.

MORE: Why did Reba’s Law die, and how was it revived?

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RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – Kate Marshall may be most recognizable as Nevada’s Lieutenant Governor where she presided over the state senate, or as Nevada’s Treasurer.

All elected positions and those that required leadership.

“How can we find solutions to real problems,” says Marshall when asked about the Reno Mayor post. “And quite frankly that’s the mayor’s job. Mayors are where the rubber meets the road.”

Marshall says Reno is a great place to live.

Which is why people have moved here.

But that has meant growth and other problems directly and indirectly.

“Talk about childcare,” says Marshall about one of her priorities should she win office. “I can’t say to a teacher or nurse not only can’t you afford to live here but good luck getting childcare. Quite frankly it is unacceptable to say to a firefighter gosh I need you to come here and work here. I need you to keep our community safe. We are going to start you off at $67,000 a year. But you are not going to be able to live here.”

Marshall says any decisions she makes as mayor will revolve around what is best for Reno residents.

She says those decisions will be based on questions she asks.

“What can I do that’s the next best thing for the people of Reno,” says Marshall. “You have to put the people of Reno, they are, we are front and center. And then you are going to move from there. And then you are going to build consensus and listen to the other members of the council. It is something that I have to do in every job I’ve been in; that was getting to yes.”

She says the city’s budget is in crisis. But she’s dealt with that before.

She was Nevada State Treasurer during the “Great Recession.”

“One of the things I did was go to the Wall Street Banks clawed back $50,000,000 in Nevada taxpayer money,” says Marshall. “I’m going to tell people. Here is how I do things. Here is my experience. And I am going to work really, really, hard to earn your support.”

Marshall will announce her candidacy officially for Reno Mayor on June 10th, 2025. She won’t be alone.

Last time the mayor’s race had 19 candidates during the primary.

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