Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 5 at 12:36PM PDT until June 7 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 5, 2026 - 12:36pm
Expires:
June 6, 2026 - 4:00am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 9 AM Saturday to 11 PM MST
Sunday. A Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Monday morning
through Tuesday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Arizona...Fire weather zone 101 and 102.
* TIMING...9 AM MST Saturday through 11 PM MST Sunday for the Red
Flag Warning. Monday morning through Tuesday evening for the
Fire Weather Watch.
* WIND...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* HUMIDITY...5 to 15 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.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
Area Description:
Lake Mead NRA/Colorado River-AZ side; Northwest Deserts/Northwest Plateau
Forcast Office:
NWS Las Vegas NV