Fire Weather Watch until 09:00PM Wednesday
The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from late Wednesday morning into Wednesday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 425, 426, 427, and 470.
* WIND...Sustained south to southwest winds 15 to 25 mph, with gusts near 35 mph.
* HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* AFFECTED AREAS: WHITE PINE AND NORTHEAST NYE COUNTIES ... NORTHERN NYE COUNTY - MOJAVE ... CENTRAL NEVADA - TOIYABE ... EASTERN ELKO COUNTY
Instructions:
A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.
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:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Possible (p <= ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Fire Weather Watch