Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued September 16 at 2:46AM PDT until September 17 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 16, 2026 - 2:46am
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR FWZ 426 & 427 WEDNESDAY...
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11
AM TO 8 PM PDT THURSDAY FOR DRY, WINDY CONDITIONS FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 426 AND 427...
The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Thursday.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 426 and 427.
* WIND...Sustained southerly winds of 20-25 mph with gusts of
30-35 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Afternoon values of 10-15% possible
* 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.
Area Description:
Northern Nye County - Mojave; Central Nevada - Toiyabe
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov