Red Flag Warning until 09:00PM 
...HOT DRY WINDY CONDITIONS IN NW NEVADA TODAY... .Relative humidity in the single digits combined with afternoon westerly wind gusts of 30-33 mphs will create hazardous fire weather conditions. The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 8 PM PDT this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 437.
* WIND...30-33 mph gusts
* HUMIDITY...4-10%
* THUNDERSTORMS...0% chance
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* AFFECTED AREAS: HUMBOLDT COUNTY - QUINN
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
