Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 26 at 12:39AM PDT until June 26 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 12:39am
Expires:
June 26, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 425, 426, AND 427...
* WIND...Today, sustained west winds of 15 to 20 mph, with gusts
near 35 mph. For Saturday, sustained west winds of 20 to 25 mph
with gusts of 35 to 45 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity values as low as 7 percent
both this afternoon and again on Saturday.
* 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:
White Pine and Northeast Nye Counties; Northern Nye County - Mojave; Central Nevada - Toiyabe
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender: