Red Flag Warning issued September 17 at 10:40AM PDT until September 17 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR FWZ 426 & 427 THURSDAY... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 426 and 427. * WIND...Sustained southerly winds of 20-35 mph with gusts of 40-45 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum afternoon values of 10-15% * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burn...
**Red Flag Warning issued September 17 at 10:40AM PDT until September 17 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV**
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR FWZ 426 & 427 THURSDAY...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 426 and 427.
* WIND...Sustained southerly winds of 20-35 mph with gusts of 40-45 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum afternoon values of 10-15%
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
**What You Should Do:**
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.
**Alert Details:**
- **Severity:** Severe
- **Urgency:** Expected
- **Issued by:** NWS Elko NV
- **Effective:** Sep 17, 2026 10:40 AM UTC
- **Expires:** Sep 17, 2026 8:00 PM UTC
*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*


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