Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 18 at 10:30AM PDT until June 19 at 8:00PM 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 to 8 PM MST Friday. This
Red Flag Warning has replaced the Fire Weather Watch.
* AFFECTED AREA...In AZZ102...Fire weather zone 102.
* TIMING...Late Friday morning into Friday evening.
* WIND...South to southwest 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:
Northwest Deserts/Northwest Plateau
Forcast Office:
NWS Las Vegas NV
Sender: