Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 6 at 2:21AM PDT until June 6 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 6, 2026 - 2:21am
Expires:
June 6, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 424, 425, 426, 427, 437, 438,
469, and 470.
* WIND...Sustained southwest winds near 20 mph, with gusts near
35 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity values as low as 9
percent.
* HIGHEST THREAT...is located in zone 425.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Area Description:
Southeastern Humboldt County and northern Lander County; White Pine and Northeast Nye Counties; Northern Nye County - Mojave; Central Nevada - Toiyabe; Humboldt County - Quinn; Western Elko County, northern Eureka and Lander Counties north of Interstate 80; Central Elko County; Eastern Elko County
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV