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Shoshone Paiute Tribal Emergency Response Commission
Friday August 9th, 2024 :: 10:47 a.m. MDT

Alert

Red Flag Warning until 09:00PM Saturday

The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM PDT Saturday afternoon until 8 PM PDT Saturday evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 438, 469, and 470.

* WIND...Sustained west winds 15 to 20 mph, with gusts near 30 mph.

* HUMIDITY...Relative humidity values as low as 9 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

* AFFECTED AREAS: WESTERN ELKO COUNTY, NORTHERN EUREKA AND LANDER COUNTIES NORTH OF INTERSTATE 80 ... CENTRAL ELKO COUNTY ... EASTERN ELKO COUNTY

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

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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

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