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:
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY
FOR GUSTY WINDS AND ACTIVE WILDFIRES FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 437,
438, 469, AND 470...
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 The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.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 437 Humboldt County-Quinn,
Fire Weather Zone 438 W Elko County, N Eureka and Lander
Counties N of I80, Fire Weather Zone 469 Central Elko County and
Fire Weather Zone 470 Eastern Elko County.
* Wind...Sustained winds up to 15-25 mph, gusts 25-30 mph this
afternoon. Sustained winds up to 20-25 mph, gusts 35-40 mph
Saturday.
* Humidity...Humidity as low as 10-15% today. 20-25% Saturday.
* Highest Threat...Highest threat will be in fire zones 437 and
469 due to active wildfires in the area along with high winds.
* Impacts...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
High winds may impact active wildfires to spread further.
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:
Humboldt County - Quinn; Western Elko County, northern Eureka and Lander Counties north of Interstate 80; Central Elko County; Eastern Elko County
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov