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Red Flag Warning
Issued: 8:17 PM Aug. 13, 2025 – National Weather Service
...A RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 12 PM PDT THURSDAY AFTERNOON UNTIL 8 PM PDT THURSDAY EVENING FOR SCATTERED DRY THUNDERSTORMS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 470... The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect from 12 PM PDT Thursday afternoon until 8 PM PDT Thursday evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 470. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered dry thunderstorms are expected in Eastern Elko County Thursday afternoon into Thursday evening. Enter bullet text * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop from dry lightning 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 dry fuels and strong, gusty outflow wind gusts can contribute to extreme fire behavior. &&
Heat Advisory
Issued: 2:36 PM Aug. 13, 2025 – National Weather Service
...A HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM PDT THURSDAY MORNING... * WHAT...High temperatures 97 to 102 degrees in the valleys. * WHERE...Northern Lander and Northern Eureka, Northern Elko, South Central Elko, Southeastern Elko, Southwest Elko, Humboldt, Northeastern Nye, and Northwestern Nye Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM PDT Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and may cause heat illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, reduce time in the sun, and check on relatives and neighbors. Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. &&
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