Red Flag Warning until 12:00AM Thursday
The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM to 11 PM PDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* WIND...West to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
* HUMIDITY...10% to 15%
* THUNDERSTORMS...A 10% to 30% chance of a mix of dry and wet thunderstorms with gusty outflow wind mainly east of US-95.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. Lowest relative humidity and higher winds will be west of US-95.
* AFFECTED AREAS: HUMBOLDT COUNTY - QUINN
Instructions:
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.
Address/Location
Shoshone Paiute Tribal Emergency Response Commission
1935 Fire Lane
Owyhee, NV 89832
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 775-757-2473
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Red Flag Warning