Nevada Severe Fire Weather Watch | Effective 06/17/2026 13:33

Headline: 
Fire Weather Watch issued June 17 at 1:33PM PDT until June 19 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event: 
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
June 17, 2026 - 1:33pm
Expires: 
June 17, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description: 
The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 425, 426, and 427. * WIND...Sustained south winds near 15-20 mph, with gusts 30-35 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity values as low as 8 percent. * HIGHEST THREAT...is located in zone 425. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction: 
A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.
Area Description: 
White Pine and Northeast Nye Counties; Northern Nye County - Mojave; Central Nevada - Toiyabe
Forcast Office: 
NWS Elko NV