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:
* 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