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Red Flag Warning issued September 17 at 7:43PM PDT until September 17 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
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Red Flag Warning issued September 17 at 7:43PM PDT until September 17 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV

...RED FLAG WARNING EXPIRING FOR FWZ 426 & 427... Wind gusts have begun to ease this evening with RH values also climbing closer to above 20 percent. Breezy conditions once again Friday, though max gusts will be closer to 20 to 25 mph.

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09/17/2026 · Eureka & Lander Region edition

**Red Flag Warning issued September 17 at 7:43PM PDT until September 17 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV**

...RED FLAG WARNING EXPIRING FOR FWZ 426 & 427...

Wind gusts have begun to ease this evening with RH values also climbing closer to above 20 percent. Breezy conditions once again Friday, though max gusts will be closer to 20 to 25 mph.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Severe

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Elko NV

- **Effective:** Sep 17, 2026 7:43 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 17, 2026 8:45 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*

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