


Red Flag Warning
Issued by NWS Elko, NV
Issued by NWS Elko, NV
631 WWUS85 KLKN 190751 RFWLKN URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Elko NV 1251 AM PDT Tue Aug 19 2025 NVZ427-438-469-191800- /O.CON.KLKN.FW.W.0015.250819T1800Z-250820T0500Z/ Central Nevada-Toiyabe- W Elko County, N Eureka and Lander Counties N of I80- Central Elko County- 1251 AM PDT Tue Aug 19 2025 ...A RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY VALUES AND GUSTY WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 427, 438, AND 469... * 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 6 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. && $$ BS