The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 424, 425, 427, 438, 469, and 470.
* WIND...Sustained southwest winds near 20 mph, with gusts near 35 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity values as low as 9 percent.
* 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
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.
