Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 20 at 12:19PM PDT until June 20 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 20, 2026 - 12:19pm
Expires:
June 20, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
...FAST MOVING DRY THUNDERSTORMS TODAY...
.Dry thunderstorms this morning will transition to more wet than
dry storms by this afternoon. Storm motion will be fast
mitigating the effects of any precipitation that occurs.
Therefore, a drier thunderstorm threat exists through the early
evening hours.
* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 438 W Elko County, N Eureka
and Lander Counties N of I80, Fire Weather Zone 469 Central
Elko County and Fire Weather Zone 470 Eastern Elko County.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms
redeveloping today.
* WIND...Erratic wind gusts around 55 mph in and near dry
thunderstorms today.
* 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:
Western Elko County, northern Eureka and Lander Counties north of Interstate 80; Central Elko County; Eastern Elko County
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender: