Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued June 6 at 12:29PM PDT until June 8 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 6, 2026 - 12:29pm
Expires:
June 6, 2026 - 8:30pm
Description:
...Red Flag Warning remains in effect for all fire zones until 11
pm this evening due to strong winds and low relative humity...
...Fire Weather Watch is in effect 11 am to 11 pm on MONDAY for
fire zones 425, 426, 427, and 470 due to strong winds and low
relative humidity...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING 11 AM THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING 11 PM FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 425, 426, 427, AND 470...
The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Fire Weather
Watch, which is in effect from Monday morning through Monday
evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 425, 426, 427, 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.
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; Eastern Elko County
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov