Pioche, NV Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT SATURDAY
FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR LINCOLN COUNTY...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Nevada...Fire weather zones 461.

* TIMING...Through Friday evening.

* WIND...Sustained southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts 30
to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY...Below 10 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning and recreation including sparks or flames 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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