Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued October 9 at 9:35AM PDT until October 10 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 9, 2026 - 9:35am
Expires:
October 10, 2026 - 3:45am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and active wildfires, which is in effect
from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.
* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 424 Southeastern Humboldt
County and northern Lander County.
* WIND...Sustained winds up to 20-25 mph, gusts 35-40 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Humidity as low as 20-25% Saturday.
* Impacts...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
High winds may impact active wildfires to spread further.
Outdoor burning is not recommended. 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:
Southeastern Humboldt County and northern Lander County
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov