Red Flag Warning issued September 15 at 12:48PM PDT until September 17 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV

**Red Flag Warning issued September 15 at 12:48PM PDT until September 17 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV**

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

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT THURSDAY FOR DRY, WINDY CONDITIONS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 426 AND 427...

The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Thursday.

* 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 15, 2026 12:48 PM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 15, 2026 9:00 PM UTC

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