Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 24 at 12:31PM PDT until May 25 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 24, 2026 - 12:31pm
Expires:
May 25, 2026 - 6:45am
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 noon to 11 PM PDT Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is
no longer in effect.
* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 437 Humboldt County-Quinn.
* Winds...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 12 percent.
* Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity will
create critical fire weather conditions.
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:
Humboldt County - Quinn
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov