Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 15 at 12:04PM PDT until May 17 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 15, 2026 - 12:04pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM Saturday to 8 PM MST
Sunday.
* AFFECTED AREA...In AZZ102...Fire weather zone 102.
* TIMING...11 AM Saturday to 8 PM MST Sunday.
* WIND...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* HUMIDITY...10 to 20 percent.
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Northwest Deserts/Northwest Plateau
Forcast Office:
NWS Las Vegas NV