Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 18 at 10:30AM PDT until June 19 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 10:30am
Expires:
June 19, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ to 11 PM
PDT /11 PM MST/ Friday. This Red Flag Warning has replaced the
Fire Weather Watch.
* AFFECTED AREA...In AZZ101...Fire weather zone 101.In Nevada...
Fire weather zones 460, 461, 462, 463, 464, 465, and 466.
* TIMING...Late Friday morning through Friday evening.
* WIND...South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
* HUMIDITY...5 to 15 percent.
* 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:
Lake Mead NRA/Colorado River-AZ side; Esmeralda and Nye County Deserts/CNC Dispatch; Lincoln County/Ely Dispatch; Nye County Deserts/Las Vegas Dispatch; Sheep Range; Spring Mountains; Clark and SW Lincoln County Deserts/Las Vegas Dispatch; Lake Mead NRA/Colorado River-NV side
Forcast Office:
NWS Las Vegas NV
Sender: