Mount Charleston, NV Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR
STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN NYE COUNTY...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect until 10 PM PDT this evening.

* AFFECTED AREA...In Nevada...Fire weather zone 462.

* TIMING...11:00 AM PDT to 10:00 PM PDT Today.

* WIND...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 35 mph.

* HUMIDITY...8 to 15 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...and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.

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