Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued June 17 at 11:55PM PDT until June 19 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 11:55pm
Expires:
June 18, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Fire
Weather Watch, which is in effect from Friday morning through
Friday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In AZZ101...Fire weather zone 101.In Nevada...
Fire weather zones 460, 461, 462, 463, 464, 465, and 466.
* TIMING...Late Friday morning through Friday evening.
* WIND...South winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph.
* HUMIDITY...5 to 15 percent.
* 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:
Lake Mead NRA/Colorado River-AZ side; Esmeralda and Nye County Deserts/CNC Dispatch; Lincoln County/Ely Dispatch; Nye County Deserts/Las Vegas Dispatch; Sheep Range; Spring Mountains; Clark and SW Lincoln County Deserts/Las Vegas Dispatch; Lake Mead NRA/Colorado River-NV side
Forcast Office:
NWS Las Vegas NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov