Red Flag Warning for Northern Nye County - Mojave and Central Nevada - Toiyabe (Sep 16, 2026, 09:46 UTC)
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A Red Flag Warning is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Thursday for fire weather zones 426 and 427 due to dry, windy conditions.
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- Record type
- Red Flag Warning
- Affected area
- Central Nevada
- Issued
- September 16, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Elko NV
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Alert Details
A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Elko NV. The alert is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Thursday for fire weather zones 426 and 427.
Affected Areas
Fire weather zones 426 and 427, covering Northern Nye County - Mojave and Central Nevada - Toiyabe.
What You Should Do
Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly.
Expected Conditions
Sustained southerly winds of 20-25 mph with gusts of 30-35 mph. Afternoon humidity values of 10-15% possible.
Timeline
The warning remains in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Thursday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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