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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 8:13 PM Aug. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY VALUES AND GUSTY WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 427, 438, AND 469... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 427 Central Nevada-Toiyabe, Fire Weather Zone 438 W Elko County, N Eureka and Lander Counties N of I80 and Fire Weather Zone 469 Central Elko County. * WIND...Sustained south to southwest winds 15 to 20 mph, with gusts near 30 mph. * HUMIDITY...Minimum relative humidity values as low as 6 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 values, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. &&
Air Quality Alert
Issued: 5:22 PM Aug. 19, 2025 – National Weather Service
...AIR QUALITY ALERT IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT WEDNESDAY... An Air Quality Action Day has been forecast for southwest Elko County for elevated particulate matter levels. These levels are anticipated to be Orange/unhealthy for sensitive groups, and a Air Quality Alert is in effect until tomorrow morning. Particulate matter levels are expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups. For additional information, please visit the EPA AIRNOW web site at www.airnow.gov and click on Nevada. Please note: These data are preliminary and have not been validated. Data is provided as a service from the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection and are not intended to replace medical advice. If you have questions about your health, please contact your local health department and/or your health care provider.
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