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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Elko NV

1146 PM PDT Mon Aug 18 2025



NVZ427-438-469-191800-

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Central Nevada-Toiyabe-

W Elko County, N Eureka and Lander Counties N of I80-

Central Elko County-

1146 PM PDT Mon Aug 18 2025



...A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PDT TUESDAY MORNING UNTIL

10 PM PDT TUESDAY EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY VALUES AND

GUSTY WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 427, 438, AND 469...



The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Red Flag

Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM PDT Tuesday morning until

10 PM PDT Tuesday evening. 



* AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 427, 438, and 469.



* WIND...Sustained south to southwest winds 15 to 20 mph, with

  gusts near 30 mph. 



* HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity values as low as 9 percent. 



* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. 

  Outdoor burning is not recommended.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



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 values, and warm temperatures can 

contribute to extreme fire behavior.



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