The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 424, 425, 427, 438, 469, and 470.
* WIND...Southerly winds to 30 mph with a 50-60% chance of gusts up to 40 mph
* HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity levels less than 15%
* HIGHEST THREAT...is located in zone 425
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* AFFECTED AREAS: SOUTHEASTERN HUMBOLDT COUNTY AND NORTHERN LANDER COUNTY ... WHITE PINE AND NORTHEAST NYE COUNTIES ... CENTRAL NEVADA - TOIYABE ... WESTERN ELKO COUNTY, NORTHERN EUREKA AND LANDER COUNTIES NORTH OF INTERSTATE 80 ... CENTRAL ELKO COUNTY ... EASTERN ELKO COUNTY
