Red Flag Warning until 09:00PM Friday
The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 425 White Pine and Northeast Nye Counties.
* Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 6 percent.
* Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity will create critical fire weather conditions.
* AFFECTED AREAS: WHITE PINE AND NORTHEAST NYE COUNTIES
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