Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued June 18 at 1:05PM PDT until June 19 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 18, 2026 - 1:05pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 2 PM to 11 PM PDT Friday. The
Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* THUNDERSTORMS...Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms.
* WIND...Erratic wind gusts around 50 mph in and near dry
thunderstorms.
* 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:
Southeastern Humboldt County and northern Lander County; Humboldt County - Quinn; Western Elko County, northern Eureka and Lander Counties north of Interstate 80; Central Elko County; Eastern Elko County
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
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