Nevada Severe Fire Weather Watch | Effective 06/23/2026 12:39

Headline: 
Fire Weather Watch issued June 23 at 12:39PM PDT until June 26 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event: 
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
June 23, 2026 - 12:39pm
Expires: 
June 23, 2026 - 8:45pm
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 424, 425, 426, 427, 438, 469, and 470. * WIND...Sustained west winds near 20-25 mph, with gusts 30-35 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity values as low as 7 percent. * 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: 
Southeastern Humboldt County and northern Lander County; White Pine and Northeast Nye Counties; Northern Nye County - Mojave; Central Nevada - Toiyabe; Western Elko County, northern Eureka and Lander Counties north of Interstate 80; Central Elko County; Eastern Elko County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Elko NV