Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued October 7 at 2:30PM PDT until October 10 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 7, 2026 - 2:30pm
Expires:
October 7, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description:
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR HIGH WINDS AND ACTIVE WILDFIRES IN EFFECT
FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR HIGH WINDS AND ACTIVE WILDFIRES IN EFFECT
FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING....
The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Fire Weather
Watch, which is in effect from Friday afternoon through Friday
evening. a Fire Weather Watch has also been issued from Saturday
morning through Saturday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 424, 437, 438, 469, and
470.
* WIND...Sustained winds up to 15-20 mph, gusts 25-30 mph Friday
afternoon. Sustained winds up to 20-25 mph, gusts 35-40 mph
Saturday.
* HUMIDITY...Humidity as low as 12-15% Friday. 19-22% Saturday.
* HIGHEST THREAT...Highest threat will be in fire zones 437 and
469 due to active wildfires in the area along with high winds.
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
High winds may impact active wildfires to spread further. 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; 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
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov