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
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