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Red Flag Warning
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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...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR HIGH WINDS AND ACTIVE WILDFIRES IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 424, 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....
The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 1 PM to 10 PM PDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 424, 437, 438, 469, and 470.
* WIND...Sustained winds up to 15-25 mph, gusts 25-35 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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