Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued September 15 at 12:48PM PDT until September 17 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 15, 2026 - 12:48pm
Expires:
September 15, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR FWZ 426 & 427 WEDNESDAY...
The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Fire Weather
Watch, which is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday
evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 425, 469, and 470.
* WIND...Sustained southerly winds of 20-25 mph with gusts of
30-35 mph possible.
* HUMIDITY...Afternoon values of 18-28% Thursday afternoon.
* 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:
White Pine and Northeast Nye Counties; Central Elko County; Eastern Elko County
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov