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Fire Weather Watch issued September 15 at 12:48PM PDT until September 17

Affecting White Pine and Northeast Nye Counties; Central Elko County; Eastern Elko County

In effect until: Sep 16, 2026, 4:00 AM

White Pine and Northeast Nye Counties; Central Elko County; Eastern Elko County

Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 4:00 AM.

A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings.

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...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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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

Fire Weather Watch issued September 15 at 12:48PM PDT until September 17

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