Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued June 19 at 12:31PM PDT until June 20 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 19, 2026 - 12:31pm
Expires:
June 19, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
...FAST MOVING DRY THUNDERSTORMS ON SATURDAY...
.Dry thunderstorms Saturday morning will transition to more wet
than dry by Saturday afternoon. Storm motion will be fast
mitigating the effects of any precipitation that occurs.
Therefore, a drier thunderstorm threat exists through early
evening on Saturday.
The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Fire Weather
Watch, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday
afternoon.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms.
* WIND...Erratic wind gusts around 55 mph in and near dry
thunderstorms.
* 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.
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:
Western Elko County, northern Eureka and Lander Counties north of Interstate 80; Central Elko County; Eastern Elko County
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender: