Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued June 5 at 2:35AM PDT until June 6 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 5, 2026 - 2:35am
Expires:
June 5, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
* 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.
Instruction:
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:
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV