Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued October 9 at 9:53PM PDT until October 10 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 9, 2026 - 9:53pm
Expires:
October 10, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Elko has cancelled the Red Flag
Warning
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 The Fire Weather Watch is no
longer in effect.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