Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued August 1 at 11:18AM PDT until August 2 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 1, 2026 - 11:18am
Expires:
August 2, 2026 - 10:30am
Description:
The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Red Flag
Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in
effect from 2 PM to 11 PM PDT Sunday.
* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 470 Eastern Elko County.
* Winds...West to northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* Relative Humidity...As low as 8 percent.
* Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity will
create critical fire weather conditions.
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:
Eastern Elko County
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov