Nye County, NV
Alerts
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In effect from Saturday 06/06 9:00 AM PDT – Saturday 06/06 11:00 PM PDT
Issued by NWS Las Vegas NV
Affected Area
In Nevada...Fire weather zones 461 through 465.
Timing
9 AM through 11 PM Saturday for the Red Flag Warning. Monday morning through Tuesday evening for the Fire Weather Watch.
Wind
Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Humidity
5 to 15 percent
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.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Areas Impacted
- Lincoln County/Ely Dispatch
- Nye County Deserts/Las Vegas Dispatch
- Sheep Range
- Spring Mountains
- Clark and SW Lincoln County Deserts/Las Vegas Dispatch
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 Monday 06/08 10:00 AM PDT – Tuesday 06/09 11:00 PM PDT
Issued by NWS Las Vegas NV
Affected Area
In Nevada...Fire weather zones 461 through 465.
Timing
9 AM through 11 PM Saturday for the Red Flag Warning. Monday morning through Tuesday evening for the Fire Weather Watch.
Wind
Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Humidity
5 to 15 percent
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.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.
Areas Impacted
- Lincoln County/Ely Dispatch
- Nye County Deserts/Las Vegas Dispatch
- Sheep Range
- Spring Mountains
- Clark and SW Lincoln County Deserts/Las Vegas Dispatch
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.
Lake Wind Advisory
Created by the NWS Las Vegas WFO
Gusty conditions are expected Saturday on Lake Mead and Lake Mohave! Southerly winds of 15-25 MPH with gusts up to 40 mph are possible. Use caution if boating and be sure to always wear a life jacket!
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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