Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 26 at 11:24AM PDT until June 27 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 11:24am
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 9:30am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch
is no longer in effect.
* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 425 White Pine and Northeast
Nye Counties, Fire Weather Zone 426 Northern Nye County-Mojave
and Fire Weather Zone 427 Central Nevada-Toiyabe.
* Winds...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 40 to 50 mph.
* Relative 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.
Area Description:
White Pine and Northeast Nye Counties; Northern Nye County - Mojave; Central Nevada - Toiyabe
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender: