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Red Flag Warning 12, NWS Elko, NV

August 12, 2018Elko County, Nevada

NWS Elko, NV issued this red flag warning at Aug 12, 2018, 11:42 AM PDT for Elko County, Nevada. It took effect at Aug 13, 2018, 11:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 12 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Aug 12, 2018, 11:42 AM PDT (18:42 UTC)
In effect from
Aug 13, 2018, 11:00 AM PDT
Expired
Aug 13, 2018, 11:00 PM PDT
In force
12 hr
Issued by
NWS Elko, NV

County Elko County, NV

The radar

The Elko radar (KLRX), 129 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:46 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

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Elko, NV (KLKN), launched 12:00Z, 6.7 hours before the alert went out and 102 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Elko, NV at 12:00Z on 2018-08-12Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
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HodographHodograph, Elko, NV at 12:00Z on 2018-08-12The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -7 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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219 
WWUS85 KLKN 121842
RFWLKN

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
1142 AM PDT Sun Aug 12 2018

...Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms will develop across
eastern Nevada today and expand west and north by Monday and
Tuesday...

NVZ455-470-131245-
/O.CAN.KLKN.FW.A.0008.180813T1800Z-180814T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KLKN.FW.A.0009.180814T1800Z-180815T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KLKN.FW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-180814T1800Z/
White Pine County-Eastern Elko County-
1142 AM PDT Sun Aug 12 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT TUESDAY FOR DRY
THUNDERSTORMS AND GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
455 AND 470...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING FOR DRY THUNDERSTORMS AND GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 455 AND 470...

The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Red Flag Warning
which is now in effect through 11 AM PDT Tuesday for dry
thunderstorms and gusty outflow winds. The Fire Weather Watch is
no longer in effect.

The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Fire Weather 
Watch for dry thunderstorms and gusty outflow winds, which is in 
effect from Tuesday morning through Wednesday morning. 

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 455 White Pine County and 
  Fire Weather Zone 470 Eastern Elko County.

* Thunderstorm Coverage...Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms
  this Sunday afternoon and evening are expected to redevelop on 
  Monday and possibly again on Tuesday.

* Outflow Winds...Gusts 40 to 50 mph are possible.

* Impacts...Dry lightning may create new fire starts and combine 
  with strong outflow winds to produce rapid fire growth.

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.

A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
red flag warnings.

&&

$$

NVZ454-131245-
/O.UPG.KLKN.FW.A.0008.180813T1800Z-180814T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KLKN.FW.W.0012.180813T1800Z-180814T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KLKN.FW.A.0009.180814T1800Z-180815T1800Z/
Central Lander and Eureka Counties-
1142 AM PDT Sun Aug 12 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO 11 AM PDT
TUESDAY FOR DRY THUNDERSTORMS AND GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 454...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING FOR DRY THUNDERSTORMS AND GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 454...

The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Red Flag
Warning for dry thunderstorms and gusty outflow winds, which is
in effect from 11 AM Monday to 11 AM PDT Tuesday. A Fire Weather
Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for dry
thunderstorms and gusty outflow winds is in effect from Tuesday
morning through Wednesday morning. 

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 454 Central Lander and 
  Eureka Counties.

* Thunderstorm Coverage...Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms
  are expected to develop on Monday afternoon and evening and 
  possibly redevelop on Tuesday.

* Outflow Winds...Gusts 40 to 50 mph are possible.

* Impacts...Dry lightning may create new fire starts and combine 
  with strong outflow winds to produce rapid fire growth.

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.

A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
red flag warnings.

&&

$$

NVZ457-131245-
/O.UPG.KLKN.FW.A.0008.180813T1800Z-180814T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KLKN.FW.W.0012.180813T1800Z-180814T1800Z/
Northern Nye County/Lander and Eureka Counties South of Highway
50-
1142 AM PDT Sun Aug 12 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO 11 AM PDT
TUESDAY FOR DRY THUNDERSTORMS AND GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 457...

The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Red Flag
Warning for dry thunderstorms and gusty outflow winds, which is
in effect from 11 AM Monday to 11 AM PDT Tuesday. The Fire
Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 457 Northern Nye 
  County/Lander and Eureka Counties South of Highway 50.

* Thunderstorm Coverage...Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms
  are expected to develop late Monday morning and continue into
  Monday evening. 

* Outflow Winds...Gusts 40 to 50 mph are possible.

* Impacts...Dry lightning may create new fire starts and combine 
  with strong outflow winds to produce rapid fire growth.

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.

&&

$$

NVZ467>469-131245-
/O.NEW.KLKN.FW.A.0009.180814T1800Z-180815T1800Z/
Central and Western Humboldt County-
Eastern Humboldt County and Northwestern Elko County-
Southwestern and Central Elko County-
1142 AM PDT Sun Aug 12 2018

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING FOR DRY THUNDERSTORMS AND GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 467...468 AND 469...

The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Fire Weather
Watch for dry thunderstorms and gusty outflow winds, which is in
effect from Tuesday morning through Wednesday morning.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 467 Central and Western 
  Humboldt County...Fire Weather Zone 468 Eastern Humboldt 
  County and Northwestern Elko County and Fire Weather Zone 469 
  Southwestern and Central Elko County.

* Thunderstorm Coverage...Isolated dry thunderstorms are expected
  to develop Tuesday afternoon and evening.

* Outflow Winds...Gusts 40 to 50 mph possible.

* Impacts...Dry lightning may create new fire starts and combine 
  with strong outflow winds to produce rapid fire growth.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
red flag warnings.

&&

$$

PVC
4 follow-up statements
583 
WWUS85 KLKN 122144
RFWLKN

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
244 PM PDT Sun Aug 12 2018


NVZ455-470-131545-
/O.CON.KLKN.FW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-180814T1800Z/
/O.CON.KLKN.FW.A.0009.180814T1800Z-180815T1800Z/
White Pine County-Eastern Elko County-
244 PM PDT Sun Aug 12 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT TUESDAY FOR
DRY THUNDERSTORMS AND GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
455 AND 470...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING FOR DRY THUNDERSTORMS AND GUSTY OUTFLOW
WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 455 AND 470...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 455 White Pine County and 
  Fire Weather Zone 470 Eastern Elko County.

* Thunderstorm Coverage...Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms
  will gradually dissipate this evening, but are expected to 
  redevelop on Monday and possibly again on Tuesday.

* Outflow Winds...Gusts 40 to 50 mph are possible.

* Impacts...Dry lightning may create new fire starts and combine 
  with strong outflow winds to produce rapid fire growth.

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.

A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
red flag warnings.

&&

$$

NVZ454-131545-
/O.CON.KLKN.FW.W.0012.180813T1800Z-180814T1800Z/
/O.CON.KLKN.FW.A.0009.180814T1800Z-180815T1800Z/
Central Lander and Eureka Counties-
244 PM PDT Sun Aug 12 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO 11 AM
PDT TUESDAY FOR DRY THUNDERSTORMS AND GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONE 454...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING FOR DRY THUNDERSTORMS AND GUSTY OUTFLOW
WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 454...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 454 Central Lander and 
  Eureka Counties.

* Thunderstorm Coverage...Isolated to scattered dry 
  thunderstorms are expected to develop on Monday afternoon and 
  evening and possibly redevelop on Tuesday.

* Outflow Winds...Gusts 40 to 50 mph are possible.

* Impacts...Dry lightning may create new fire starts and combine 
  with strong outflow winds to produce rapid fire growth.

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.

A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
red flag warnings.

&&

$$

NVZ457-131545-
/O.CON.KLKN.FW.W.0012.180813T1800Z-180814T1800Z/
Northern Nye County/Lander and Eureka Counties South of Highway
50-
244 PM PDT Sun Aug 12 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO 11 AM
PDT TUESDAY FOR DRY THUNDERSTORMS AND GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONE 457...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 457 Northern Nye 
  County/Lander and Eureka Counties South of Highway 50.

* Thunderstorm Coverage...Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms
  will gradually dissipate this evening, but are expected to 
  redevelop on Monday and possibly again on Tuesday.

* Outflow Winds...Gusts 40 to 50 mph are possible.

* Impacts...Dry lightning may create new fire starts and combine 
  with strong outflow winds to produce rapid fire growth.

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.

&&

$$

NVZ467>469-131545-
/O.CON.KLKN.FW.A.0009.180814T1800Z-180815T1800Z/
Central and Western Humboldt County-
Eastern Humboldt County and Northwestern Elko County-
Southwestern and Central Elko County-
244 PM PDT Sun Aug 12 2018

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING FOR DRY THUNDERSTORMS AND GUSTY OUTFLOW
WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 467...468 AND 469...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 467 Central and Western 
  Humboldt County...Fire Weather Zone 468 Eastern Humboldt 
  County and Northwestern Elko County and Fire Weather Zone 469 
  Southwestern and Central Elko County.

* Thunderstorm Coverage...Isolated dry thunderstorms are 
  expected to develop Tuesday afternoon and evening.

* Outflow Winds...Gusts 40 to 50 mph possible.

* Impacts...Dry lightning may create new fire starts and combine 
  with strong outflow winds to produce rapid fire growth.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
red flag warnings.

&&

$$
578 
WWUS85 KLKN 130256
RFWLKN

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
756 PM PDT Sun Aug 12 2018


NVZ455-470-132100-
/O.CAN.KLKN.FW.W.0011.000000T0000Z-180814T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KLKN.FW.W.0012.180813T1800Z-180814T1800Z/
/O.CON.KLKN.FW.A.0009.180814T1800Z-180815T1800Z/
White Pine County-Eastern Elko County-
756 PM PDT Sun Aug 12 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO 11 AM PDT
TUESDAY FOR DRY THUNDERSTORMS AND GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 455 AND 470...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING FOR DRY THUNDERSTORMS AND GUSTY OUTFLOW
WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 455 AND 470...

The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Red Flag
Warning for dry thunderstorms and gusty outflow winds, which is
in effect from 11 AM Monday to 11 AM PDT Tuesday.

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 455 White Pine County and 
  Fire Weather Zone 470 Eastern Elko County.

* Thunderstorm Coverage...Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms  
  are expected to redevelop on Monday and possibly again on 
  Tuesday.

* Outflow Winds...Gusts 40 to 50 mph are possible.

* Impacts...Dry lightning may create new fire starts and combine 
  with strong outflow winds to produce rapid fire growth.

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.

A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
red flag warnings.

&&

$$

NVZ454-132100-
/O.CON.KLKN.FW.W.0012.180813T1800Z-180814T1800Z/
/O.CON.KLKN.FW.A.0009.180814T1800Z-180815T1800Z/
Central Lander and Eureka Counties-
756 PM PDT Sun Aug 12 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO 11 AM
PDT TUESDAY FOR DRY THUNDERSTORMS AND GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONE 454...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING FOR DRY THUNDERSTORMS AND GUSTY OUTFLOW
WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 454...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 454 Central Lander and 
  Eureka Counties.

* Thunderstorm Coverage...Isolated to scattered dry 
  thunderstorms are expected to develop on Monday afternoon and 
  evening and possibly redevelop on Tuesday.

* Outflow Winds...Gusts 40 to 50 mph are possible.

* Impacts...Dry lightning may create new fire starts and combine 
  with strong outflow winds to produce rapid fire growth.

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.

A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
red flag warnings.

&&

$$

NVZ457-132100-
/O.CON.KLKN.FW.W.0012.180813T1800Z-180814T1800Z/
Northern Nye County/Lander and Eureka Counties South of Highway
50-
756 PM PDT Sun Aug 12 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO 11 AM
PDT TUESDAY FOR DRY THUNDERSTORMS AND GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONE 457...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 457 Northern Nye 
  County/Lander and Eureka Counties South of Highway 50.

* Thunderstorm Coverage...Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms 
  are expected to redevelop on Monday and possibly again on 
  Tuesday.

* Outflow Winds...Gusts 40 to 50 mph are possible.

* Impacts...Dry lightning may create new fire starts and combine 
  with strong outflow winds to produce rapid fire growth.

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.

&&

$$

NVZ467>469-132100-
/O.CON.KLKN.FW.A.0009.180814T1800Z-180815T1800Z/
Central and Western Humboldt County-
Eastern Humboldt County and Northwestern Elko County-
Southwestern and Central Elko County-
756 PM PDT Sun Aug 12 2018

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING FOR DRY THUNDERSTORMS AND GUSTY OUTFLOW
WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 467...468 AND 469...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 467 Central and Western 
  Humboldt County...Fire Weather Zone 468 Eastern Humboldt 
  County and Northwestern Elko County and Fire Weather Zone 469 
  Southwestern and Central Elko County.

* Thunderstorm Coverage...Isolated dry thunderstorms are 
  expected to develop Tuesday afternoon and evening.

* Outflow Winds...Gusts 40 to 50 mph possible.

* Impacts...Dry lightning may create new fire starts and combine 
  with strong outflow winds to produce rapid fire growth.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
red flag warnings.

&&

$$

LIW
293 
WWUS85 KLKN 130922
RFWLKN

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
222 AM PDT Mon Aug 13 2018

...Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms will develop across
eastern Nevada today and expand west and north by Tuesday and
Wednesday...

NVZ454-455-470-140330-
/O.CON.KLKN.FW.W.0012.180813T1800Z-180814T1800Z/
/O.CON.KLKN.FW.A.0009.180814T1800Z-180815T1800Z/
Central Lander and Eureka Counties-White Pine County-
Eastern Elko County-
222 AM PDT Mon Aug 13 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 AM PDT TUESDAY FOR DRY THUNDERSTORMS AND GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 455 AND 470...

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING FOR DRY THUNDERSTORMS AND GUSTY OUTFLOW
WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 455 AND 470...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 454 Central Lander and 
  Eureka Counties...Fire Weather Zone 455 White Pine County and 
  Fire Weather Zone 470 Eastern Elko County.

* Thunderstorm Coverage...Isolated to scattered dry 
  thunderstorms are expected to redevelop on Monday and possibly 
  again on Tuesday.

* Outflow Winds...Gusts 40 to 50 mph are possible.

* Impacts...Dry lightning may create new fire starts and combine 
  with strong outflow winds to produce rapid fire growth.

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.

A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
red flag warnings.

&&

$$

NVZ457-140330-
/O.CON.KLKN.FW.W.0012.180813T1800Z-180814T1800Z/
Northern Nye County/Lander and Eureka Counties South of Highway
50-
222 AM PDT Mon Aug 13 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
11 AM PDT TUESDAY FOR DRY THUNDERSTORMS AND GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 457...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 457 Northern Nye 
  County/Lander and Eureka Counties South of Highway 50.

* Thunderstorm Coverage...Isolated to scattered dry 
  thunderstorms are expected to redevelop on Monday and possibly 
  again on Tuesday.

* Outflow Winds...Gusts 40 to 50 mph are possible.

* Impacts...Dry lightning may create new fire starts and combine 
  with strong outflow winds to produce rapid fire growth.

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.

&&

$$

NVZ467>469-140330-
/O.CON.KLKN.FW.A.0009.180814T1800Z-180815T1800Z/
Central and Western Humboldt County-
Eastern Humboldt County and Northwestern Elko County-
Southwestern and Central Elko County-
222 AM PDT Mon Aug 13 2018

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING
THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING FOR DRY THUNDERSTORMS AND GUSTY OUTFLOW
WINDS FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 467...468 AND 469...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 467 Central and Western 
  Humboldt County...Fire Weather Zone 468 Eastern Humboldt 
  County and Northwestern Elko County and Fire Weather Zone 469 
  Southwestern and Central Elko County.

* Thunderstorm Coverage...Isolated dry thunderstorms are 
  expected to develop Tuesday afternoon and evening.

* Outflow Winds...Gusts 40 to 50 mph possible.

* Impacts...Dry lightning may create new fire starts and combine 
  with strong outflow winds to produce rapid fire growth.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
red flag warnings.

&&

$$

94
827 
WWUS85 KLKN 132038
RFWLKN

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
138 PM PDT Mon Aug 13 2018

...Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms across far eastern and
central Nevada diminish this evening. Isolated to scattered dry 
thunderstorms once again develop in central Nevada tomorrow 
afternoon before spreading northward tomorrow night through 
Wednesday morning...

NVZ455-140445-
/O.CAN.KLKN.FW.A.0009.180814T1800Z-180815T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KLKN.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180814T0600Z/
White Pine County-
138 PM PDT Mon Aug 13 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING
FOR DRY LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 455... ...FIRE WEATHER 
WATCH FOR TUESDAY IS CANCELLED FOR DRY LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER
ZONE 455...


* Thunderstorm Coverage...Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms
  continue through this evening.

* Outflow Winds...Gusts 40 to 50 mph are possible.

* Impacts...Dry lightning may create new fire starts and 
  combine with strong outflow winds to produce rapid fire 
  growth. 

The National Weather Service in Elko has cancelled the Fire
Weather Watch for tomorrow.

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.

&&

$$

NVZ454-470-140445-
/O.UPG.KLKN.FW.A.0009.180814T1800Z-180815T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KLKN.FW.W.0013.180815T0000Z-180815T1800Z/
/O.EXT.KLKN.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180814T0600Z/
Central Lander and Eureka Counties-Eastern Elko County-
138 PM PDT Mon Aug 13 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING
FOR DRY LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 454 AND 470... ...RED 
FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TUESDAY TO 11 AM PDT WEDNESDAY 
FOR DRY LIGHTING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 454 AND 470... 


* Affected Area...far south and eastern parts of zones for
  today....entire zones for tomorrow evening 

* Thunderstorm Coverage...Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms
  are expected to continue this evening. Isolated to scattered dry
  thunderstorms tomorrow evening.

* Outflow Winds...Gusts 40 to 50 mph are possible.

* Impacts...Dry lightning may create new fire starts and 
  combine with strong outflow winds to produce rapid fire 
  growth. 

The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 5 PM Tuesday to 11 AM PDT
Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. 

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.

&&

$$

NVZ467>469-140445-
/O.UPG.KLKN.FW.A.0009.180814T1800Z-180815T1800Z/
/O.NEW.KLKN.FW.W.0013.180815T0000Z-180815T1800Z/
Central and Western Humboldt County-
Eastern Humboldt County and Northwestern Elko County-
Southwestern and Central Elko County-
138 PM PDT Mon Aug 13 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM TUESDAY TO 11 AM PDT
WEDNESDAY FOR DRY LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 467, 468, AND 
469...

The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 5 PM Tuesday to 11 AM PDT
Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. 


* Thunderstorm Coverage...Isolated dry thunderstorms are expected
  to develop Tuesday evening, continuing overnight. 

* Outflow Winds...Gusts 40 to 50 mph possible.

* Impacts...Dry lightning may create new fire starts and 
  combine with strong outflow winds to produce rapid fire 
  growth. 


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.

&&

$$

NVZ457-140445-
/O.EXT.KLKN.FW.W.0012.000000T0000Z-180814T0600Z/
Northern Nye County/Lander and Eureka Counties South of Highway
50-
138 PM PDT Mon Aug 13 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING
FOR DRY LIGHTNING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 457...

* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 457 Northern Nye 
  County/Lander and Eureka Counties South of Highway 50. 

* Thunderstorm Coverage...Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms
  continue this evening, diminishing by midnight.

* Outflow Winds...Gusts 40 to 50 mph are possible.

* Impacts...Dry lightning may create new fire starts and 
  combine with strong outflow winds to produce rapid fire 
  growth. 

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.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this red flag warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Elko, NV wrote its last area forecast discussion before this red flag warning went out at Aug 12, 3:37 AM PDT, 8 hours 5 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Aug 12, 3:37 AM PDT, 8 hours 5 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Elko NV
337 AM PDT Sun Aug 12 2018

.SYNOPSIS...Moisture slowly increases through the week across
central and eastern Nevada. This brings isolated to scattered
thunderstorms to the region, except northwest Nevada where dry
weather prevails. Smoke and haze persists across the region.

&&

.SHORT TERM...Today through Monday.

Today - Moisture finally arrives into central NV after its slow
trek northward. This will allow for coverage and intensity of
storms to increase. Gusty winds will be possible with any storm,
as storms will be primarily dry. Temps will remain near to above
average today. Yes they are cooler, but still high desert
uncomfortably hot.

Tonight - Storms will persist into the early evening, before
weakening after dark. Gusty outflow winds will remain a
possibility with any convection.

Monday - Storm coverage increases into northern and western NV,
where mostly dry storms are forecast. Some of the storms could be
strong with frequent lightning and gusty winds.

.LONG TERM...Monday night through next Saturday. Model agreement
is only fair at this time due to the inconsistency of the initial
placement of high pressure near or southwest of the 4-corners area
of the country, and the timing of a kicker shortwave anticipated
to brush northern Nevada and bring about an enhanced moisture
flow through central Nevada, followed by a rapid shutdown of that
same monsoon flow 48 hours later.

Monday night through Tuesday morning. A low pressure area to the
north of Nevada will keep the monsoon flow into the Silver State
somewhat subdued. Wet thunderstorm coverage may increase
northward however these wetter storms will primarily affect areas
south of highway 50 in central Nevada and areas east of the
Rubies. Low temperatures will range from the mid 50s to the mid
60s.

Tuesday afternoon through Thursday evening. Outside of eastern
Nevada, there should be enough moisture by Tuesday for most areas
to have dry thunderstorm potential. Models are indicating a peak
in the surge of moisture Tuesday and/or Wednesday with the mean
core streaming through the 4-corners area. Eastern Nevada will be
the beneficiary of the wet storms once again. High temperatures
will generally be in the 90s. Low temperatures will generally be
in the 50s.

Thursday night through Saturday. A weak low pressure wave will
cut through extreme northern Nevada and essentially kick the moist
flow eastward. High pressure will then build quickly over
California and Nevada to dry things out across the Great Basin.
Low temperatures will generally be in the 50s. High temperatures
will be in the 90s.

&&

.AVIATION...VFR but hazy conditions are expected through Monday
morning for KWMC KEKO KELY KTPH and KBAM. Thunderstorms will
develop across White Pine county early Sunday afternoon and may
affect KELY. There is a lesser chance for thunderstorms to impact
KTPH or KEKO but cannot rule it out. Please be advised that smoke
could get thicker over western Nevada Sunday.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...It has the makings to be a long week with Fire
Weather. We do not usually issue fire products at night, but with
much collaboration, decided to hoist RFWs for 455/470. This will
be for isolated to scattered dry lightning today. 455 looks really
good, but 470 is marginal for coverage. However given the fuels,
decided to issue anyway.

For Monday, issued a Fire Weather Watch for 455, 457, 454, and
470. Coverage expands further into these zones with isolated to
scattered dry thunderstorms expected. PWATS and moisture
increase, but with storm motions around 15 to perhaps 20 mph and
very high LCLs, majority of the storms should be dry. In addition,
ERCs are very high and live fuel moistures are very low. Any
lightning will have a high probability of new starts, potentially
worsened by gusty outflow winds of 45 to 55 mph. There were gusts
of 45 to 58 mph yesterday in central Nevada.

By Tuesday and Wednesday, coverage expands further into 467, 468,
and 469. We may need to issue Fire Weather Watches for dry
lightning at some point, but confidence is not there at this
time. Moisture remains marginal with storm motions fast enough
and very high LCLs to promote mostly dry or mix of wet/dry storms.

&&

.LKN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Red Flag Warning from 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT this
evening for Eastern Elko County-White Pine County.

Fire Weather Watch from Monday morning through Monday evening
for Central Lander and Eureka Counties-Eastern Elko County-
Northern Nye County/Lander and Eureka Counties South of Highway
50-White Pine County.

&&

94/92/92/94

The office that day

Everything else NWS Elko, NV issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Aug 12, 2:25 AM PDTFire Weather WatchLKNElko9 hr
Aug 12, 2:25 AM PDTRed Flag WarningLKNElko18 hr
Aug 12, 11:42 AM PDTFire Weather WatchLKNElko26 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.