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Fire Weather Watch
ActiveHumboldt County - Quinn; Western Elko County, northern Eureka and Lander Counties north of Interstate 80; Central Elko County; Eastern Elko County
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...RED FLAG WARNING FOR HIGH WINDS AND ACTIVE WILDFIRES IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 437, 438, 469, AND 470...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR HIGH WINDS AND ACTIVE WILDFIRES IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 424, 437, 438, 469, AND 470....
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 437, 438, 469, AND 470...
* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 437 Humboldt County-Quinn, Fire Weather Zone 438 W Elko County, N Eureka and Lander Counties N of I80, Fire Weather Zone 469 Central Elko County and Fire Weather Zone 470 Eastern Elko County.
* WIND...Sustained winds up to 15-25 mph, gusts 25-30 mph Friday afternoon. Sustained winds up to 20-25 mph, gusts 35-40 mph Saturday.
* HUMIDITY...Humidity as low as 10-15% 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.
Instructions
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.
A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.
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