Red Flag Warning

The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 9 PM PDT Saturday.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 425 and 426.

* WIND...West winds up to 5-10 mph, gust 10-15 mph. Gusty erratic outflow winds from passing/collapsing thunderstorms can reach up to 40-50 mph.

* HUMIDITY...15-20 percent

* THUNDERSTORMS...Thunderstorms will be mostly dry.

* HIGHEST THREAT...is located in fire zone NV425.

* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Dry lightning may create new fire starts and combine with strong outflow winds to produce rapid fire growth. Outdoor burning is not recommended.