Fire Weather Watch: White Pine and Northeast Nye Counties; Central Elko County; Eastern Elko County

source: us-gov-api (us-gov-api:noaa-weather)published 2026-09-15 12:48ingested 2026-09-16 02:52

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Fire Weather Watch — White Pine and Northeast Nye Counties; Central Elko County; Eastern Elko County Severity: Severe. Certainty: Possible. ...RED FLAG WARNING FOR FWZ 426 & 427 WEDNESDAY... The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zones 425, 469, and 470. * WIND...Sustained southerly winds of 20-25 mph with gusts of 30-35 mph possible. * HUMIDITY...Afternoon values of 18-28% Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

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