Elko County, NV
Alerts
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In effect from Saturday 06/06 11:00 AM PDT – Saturday 06/06 11:00 PM PDT
Issued by NWS Elko NV
Affected Area
Fire weather zones 424, 425, 426, 427, 437, 438, 469, and 470.
Wind
Sustained southwest winds near 20 mph, with gusts near 35 mph.
Humidity
Minimum relative humidity values as low as 9 percent.
Highest Threat
is located in zone 425.
Impacts
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
What to Do
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.
Areas Impacted
- Southeastern Humboldt County and northern Lander County
- White Pine and Northeast Nye Counties
- Northern Nye County - Mojave
- Central Nevada - Toiyabe
- Humboldt County - Quinn
- Western Elko County, northern Eureka and Lander Counties north of Interstate 80
- Central Elko County
- Eastern Elko County
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Red Flag Warning
Created by the NWS Elko WFO
A Red Flag Warning is in effect for Northern and Central Nevada from 11 AM PDT this morning until 11 PM PDT this evening. The combination of very low relative humidity values and strong, gusty southwest winds can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Seven-day Weather Risk Overview
The graphic shows the daily risk summary for 7 days. Daily risk is based on highest risk factor for that day.
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