Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 19 at 12:31PM PDT until June 19 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
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.
* WIND...Sustained south to southwest winds near 20 mph, with
gusts near 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 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:
White Pine and Northeast Nye Counties; Northern Nye County - Mojave; Central Nevada - Toiyabe
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender: