Lander 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
In effect from Saturday 06/06 11:00 AM PDT – Saturday 06/06 11:00 PM PDT
Issued by NWS Reno NV
Changes
* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 278 Eastern Lassen County, Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties, Fire Weather Zone 423 West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County, Fire Weather Zone 429 Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties, Fire Weather Zone 458 Northern Washoe County.
* Winds...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* Humidity...As low as 9 percent.
* Duration...4-10 hours between 11 AM and 11 PM PDT Saturday.
* Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them.
What to Do
Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires. Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for updates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips.
Areas Impacted
- Eastern Lassen County
- Northern Sierra Front - Carson City/Douglas/Storey/Southern Washoe/Eastern Lyon/Far Southern Lassen Counties
- West Humboldt Basin - Pershing County
- Lahontan Basin - Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties
- Northern Washoe 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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