Red Flag Warning issued September 16 at 1:36PM PDT until September 17 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR FWZ 426 & 427 WEDNESDAY... * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 426 and 427. * WIND...Sustained southerly winds of 20-25 mph with gusts of 30-35 mph. * HUMIDITY...Afternoon values of 10-15% possible * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor bu...
**Red Flag Warning issued September 16 at 1:36PM PDT until September 17 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV**
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR FWZ 426 & 427 WEDNESDAY...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 426 and 427.
* WIND...Sustained southerly winds of 20-25 mph with gusts of 30-35 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Afternoon values of 10-15% possible
* 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 16, 2026 1:36 PM UTC
- **Expires:** Sep 16, 2026 9:45 PM UTC
*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*
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