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Red Flag Warning
Issued by NWS Las Vegas, NV
Issued by NWS Las Vegas, NV
344 WWUS85 KVEF 291958 RFWVEF URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 1258 PM PDT Sat Jun 29 2024 .Increasing winds from the south or southwest Sunday will result in gusts over 35 mph combined with low relative humidity leading to critical fire weather conditions across Lincoln County Nevada during the afternoon and early evening. NVZ461-301000- /O.NEW.KVEF.FW.W.0003.240630T1900Z-240701T0300Z/ Lincoln County/Ely Dispatch- 1258 PM PDT Sat Jun 29 2024 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM PDT SUNDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR LINCOLN COUNTY... The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from noon to 8 PM PDT Sunday. * AFFECTED AREA...In Nevada...Fire weather zone 461. * TIMING..Noon to 8 pm PDT. * WIND...South-southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts over 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum values of 5 to 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. The combination of gusty winds...low relative humidity and dry fuels can create favorable conditions for extreme fire behavior. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Heed all fire restrictions. Outdoor burning is not recommended. && $$ JA