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Red Flag Warning 9, NWS Las Vegas, NV

June 7, 2018Clark County, Lincoln County, Nye County, Nevada; Mohave County, Arizona

NWS Las Vegas, NV issued this red flag warning at Jun 7, 2018, 2:54 PM PDT for Clark County, Lincoln County, Nye County, Nevada; Mohave County, Arizona. It took effect at Jun 9, 2018, 11:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 16 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 7, 2018, 2:54 PM PDT (21:54 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 9, 2018, 11:00 AM PDT
Expired
Jun 10, 2018, 3:01 AM PDT
In force
16 hr
Issued by
NWS Las Vegas, NV

Counties Mohave County, AZ, Clark County, NV, Lincoln County, NV, Nye County, NV

The radar

The Las Vegas radar (KESX), 134 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:54 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

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

The nearest sounding before it

Las Vegas, NV (KVEF), launched 12:00Z, 9.9 hours before the alert went out and 74 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, Las Vegas, NV at 12:00Z on 2018-06-07Temperature 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°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Las Vegas, NV at 12:00Z on 2018-06-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 26 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
3520 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
28 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
26 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
89 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
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The text

As transmitted.

116 
WWUS85 KVEF 072154
RFWVEF

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
254 PM PDT Thu Jun 7 2018


AZZ101-NVZ462>466-081200-
/O.NEW.KVEF.FW.W.0009.180609T1800Z-180610T0300Z/
Lake Mead NRA/Colorado River-AZ side-
Nye County Deserts/Las Vegas Dispatch-Sheep Range-
Spring Mountains-
Clark and SW Lincoln County Deserts/Las Vegas Dispatch-
Lake Mead NRA/Colorado River-NV side-
254 PM PDT Thu Jun 7 2018 /254 PM MST Thu Jun 7 2018/

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ TO 8 PM
PDT /8 PM MST/ SATURDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RH FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 101, 462, 463, 464, 465, AND 466...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/ to 8 PM
PDT /8 PM MST/ Saturday. 

* AFFECTED AREA...In Arizona...Fire weather zone 101.In Nevada...
  Fire weather zones 462, 463, 464, 465, and 466. 

* TIMING...Period of highest fire danger is between 11am and 8pm
  on Saturday.

* WIND...During the period of highest fire danger, southwest 20 
  to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph
 
* HUMIDITY...6 to 8 percent in the valleys, 8 to 12 percent in the
  mountains. 

* 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.

&&

$$

NVZ461-081200-
/O.NEW.KVEF.FW.W.0009.180609T1800Z-180610T0300Z/
Lincoln County/Ely Dispatch-
254 PM PDT Thu Jun 7 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR
STRONG WINDS AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 461...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Saturday. 

* AFFECTED AREA...In Nevada...Fire weather zone 461. Southern
  portions of this zone will be most at risk for rapidly spreading
  fires. 

* TIMING...Period of highest fire danger is between 11am and 8pm
  on Saturday

* WIND...During the period of highest fire danger, southwest 15 
  to 20 mph with gusts to around 40 mph in the afternoon. 

* HUMIDITY...6 to 8 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.

&&

$$

AZZ102-081200-
/O.NEW.KVEF.FW.W.0009.180609T1800Z-180611T0100Z/
Northwest Deserts/Northwest Plateau-
254 PM MST Thu Jun 7 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 6 PM MST
SUNDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 102...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Red Flag
Warning, which is in effect from 11 AM Saturday to 6 PM MST
Sunday. 

* AFFECTED AREA...In Arizona...Fire weather zone 102.

* TIMING...Period of highest fire danger is between 11am and 8pm 
  on both Saturday and Sunday.

* WIND... During the period of highest fire danger, valley winds
  southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. Mountains
  southwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 45 mph. 

* HUMIDITY...6 to 8 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.

&&

$$

weather.gov/lasvegas
6 follow-up statements
132 
WWUS85 KVEF 080918
RFWVEF

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
218 AM PDT Fri Jun 8 2018


AZZ101-NVZ462>466-082200-
/O.CON.KVEF.FW.W.0009.180609T1800Z-180610T0300Z/
Lake Mead NRA/Colorado River-AZ side-
Nye County Deserts/Las Vegas Dispatch-Sheep Range-
Spring Mountains-
Clark and SW Lincoln County Deserts/Las Vegas Dispatch-
Lake Mead NRA/Colorado River-NV side-
218 AM PDT Fri Jun 8 2018 /218 AM MST Fri Jun 8 2018/

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/
TO 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ SATURDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RH FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 101, 462, 463, 464, 465, AND 466...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Arizona...Fire weather zone 101.In Nevada...
  Fire weather zones 462, 463, 464, 465, and 466. 

* TIMING...Period of highest fire danger is between 11am and 
  8pm on Saturday. 

* WIND...During the period of highest fire danger, southwest 20 
  to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph

* HUMIDITY...6 to 8 percent in the valleys, 8 to 12 percent in
  the mountains. 

* 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.

&&

$$

NVZ461-082200-
/O.CON.KVEF.FW.W.0009.180609T1800Z-180610T0300Z/
Lincoln County/Ely Dispatch-
218 AM PDT Fri Jun 8 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT
SATURDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 461...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Nevada...Fire weather zone 461. Southern 
  portions of this zone will be most at risk for rapidly 
  spreading fires. 

* TIMING...Period of highest fire danger is between 11am and 
  8pm on Saturday 

* WIND...During the period of highest fire danger, southwest 15 
  to 20 mph with gusts to around 40 mph in the afternoon.

* HUMIDITY...6 to 8 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.

&&

$$

AZZ102-082200-
/O.CON.KVEF.FW.W.0009.180609T1800Z-180611T0100Z/
Northwest Deserts/Northwest Plateau-
218 AM MST Fri Jun 8 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 6 PM
MST SUNDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
102...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Arizona...Fire weather zone 102.

* TIMING...Period of highest fire danger is between 11am and 
  8pm on both Saturday and Sunday. 

* WIND... During the period of highest fire danger, valley 
  winds southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. 
  Mountains southwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 45 mph.

* HUMIDITY...6 to 8 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.

&&

$$


weather.gov/lasvegas
631 
WWUS85 KVEF 082116
RFWVEF

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
216 PM PDT Fri Jun 8 2018

AZZ101-NVZ462>466-091200-
/O.CON.KVEF.FW.W.0009.180609T1800Z-180610T0300Z/
Lake Mead NRA/Colorado River-AZ side-
Nye County Deserts/Las Vegas Dispatch-Sheep Range-
Spring Mountains-
Clark and SW Lincoln County Deserts/Las Vegas Dispatch-
Lake Mead NRA/Colorado River-NV side-
216 PM PDT Fri Jun 8 2018 /216 PM MST Fri Jun 8 2018/

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/
TO 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ SATURDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RH FOR
FIRE WEATHER ZONES 101, 462, 463, 464, 465, AND 466...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Arizona...Fire weather zone 101.In Nevada...
  Fire weather zones 462, 463, 464, 465, and 466. 

* TIMING...Period of highest fire danger is between 11am and 
  8pm on Saturday.

* WIND...During the period of highest fire danger, southwest 20 to
  25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph

* HUMIDITY...3 to 7 percent in the valleys, 8 to 12 percent in 
  the mountains.

* 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.

&&

$$

NVZ461-091200-
/O.CON.KVEF.FW.W.0009.180609T1800Z-180610T0300Z/
Lincoln County/Ely Dispatch-
216 PM PDT Fri Jun 8 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT
SATURDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 461...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Nevada...Fire weather zone 461. Southern 
  portions of this zone will be most at risk for rapidly 
  spreading fires. 

* TIMING...Period of highest fire danger is between 11am and 
  8pm on Saturday

* WIND...During the period of highest fire danger, southwest 15 to
  20 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph in the afternoon.

* HUMIDITY...4 to 8 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.

&&

$$

AZZ102-091200-
/O.CON.KVEF.FW.W.0009.180609T1800Z-180611T0100Z/
Northwest Deserts/Northwest Plateau-
216 PM MST Fri Jun 8 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 6 PM
MST SUNDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
102...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Arizona...Fire weather zone 102.

* TIMING...Period of highest fire danger is between 11am and 
  8pm on both Saturday and Sunday.

* WIND... During the period of highest fire danger, valley winds
  southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. Mountains
  southwest winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts up to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY...3 to 7 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.

&&

$$


weather.gov/lasvegas
694 
WWUS85 KVEF 091126
RFWVEF

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
426 AM PDT Sat Jun 9 2018

AZZ101-NVZ462>466-092300-
/O.CON.KVEF.FW.W.0009.180609T1800Z-180610T0300Z/
Lake Mead NRA/Colorado River-AZ side-
Nye County Deserts/Las Vegas Dispatch-Sheep Range-
Spring Mountains-
Clark and SW Lincoln County Deserts/Las Vegas Dispatch-
Lake Mead NRA/Colorado River-NV side-
426 AM PDT Sat Jun 9 2018 /426 AM MST Sat Jun 9 2018/

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM PDT /11 AM MST/
THIS MORNING TO 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS
AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 101, 462, 463, 464, 465, AND
466...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Arizona...Fire weather zone 101.In Nevada...
  Fire weather zones 462, 463, 464, 465, and 466. 

* TIMING...Period of highest fire danger is between 11 am and 8 pm
  today.

* WIND...During the period of highest fire danger, southwest 20 
  to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph 

* HUMIDITY...3 to 7 percent in the valleys, 8 to 12 percent in 
  the mountains.

* 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.

&&

$$

NVZ461-092300-
/O.CON.KVEF.FW.W.0009.180609T1800Z-180610T0300Z/
Lincoln County/Ely Dispatch-
426 AM PDT Sat Jun 9 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RH FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 461...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Nevada...Fire weather zone 461. Southern 
  portions of this zone will be most at risk for rapidly 
  spreading fires. 

* TIMING...Period of highest fire danger is between 11 am and 8 pm
  today

* WIND...During the period of highest fire danger, southwest 15 
  to 20 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph in the afternoon. 

* HUMIDITY...4 to 8 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.

&&

$$

AZZ102-092300-
/O.CON.KVEF.FW.W.0009.180609T1800Z-180611T0100Z/
Northwest Deserts/Northwest Plateau-
426 AM MST Sat Jun 9 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
6 PM MST SUNDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE
102...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Arizona...Fire weather zone 102.

* TIMING...Period of highest fire danger is between 11 am and 8 pm
  both today and Sunday.

* WIND... During the period of highest fire danger, valley winds
  southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. Mountains
  southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY...3 to 7 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.

&&

$$


weather.gov/lasvegas
164 
WWUS85 KVEF 092150
RFWVEF

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
250 PM PDT Sat Jun 9 2018

AZZ101-NVZ462>466-100300-
/O.CON.KVEF.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180610T0300Z/
Lake Mead NRA/Colorado River-AZ side-
Nye County Deserts/Las Vegas Dispatch-Sheep Range-
Spring Mountains-
Clark and SW Lincoln County Deserts/Las Vegas Dispatch-
Lake Mead NRA/Colorado River-NV side-
250 PM PDT Sat Jun 9 2018 /250 PM MST Sat Jun 9 2018/

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/
THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
101, 462, 463, 464, 465, AND 466...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Arizona...Fire weather zone 101.In Nevada...
  Fire weather zones 462, 463, 464, 465, and 466. 

* TIMING...Period of highest fire danger is between 11 am and 8 
  pm today. 

* WIND...During the period of highest fire danger, southwest 20 
  to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph

* HUMIDITY...3 to 7 percent in the valleys, 8 to 12 percent in 
  the mountains.

* 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.

&&

$$

NVZ461-100300-
/O.CON.KVEF.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180610T0300Z/
Lincoln County/Ely Dispatch-
250 PM PDT Sat Jun 9 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING
FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 461...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Nevada...Fire weather zone 461. Southern 
  portions of this zone will be most at risk for rapidly 
  spreading fires. 

* TIMING...Period of highest fire danger is between 11 am and 8 
  pm today 

* WIND...During the period of highest fire danger, southwest 15 
  to 20 mph with gusts 30 to 40 mph in the afternoon.

* HUMIDITY...4 to 8 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.

&&

$$

AZZ102-100300-
/O.CON.KVEF.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180611T0100Z/
Northwest Deserts/Northwest Plateau-
250 PM MST Sat Jun 9 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SUNDAY FOR
STRONG WINDS AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 102...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Arizona...Fire weather zone 102.

* TIMING...Period of highest fire danger is between 11 am and 8 
  pm both today and Sunday. 

* WIND... During the period of highest fire danger, valley 
  winds southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. 
  Mountains southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY...3 to 7 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.

&&

$$


weather.gov/lasvegas
028 
WWUS85 KVEF 100252
RFWVEF

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
752 PM PDT Sat Jun 9 2018

AZZ101-NVZ462>466-100400-
/O.EXP.KVEF.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180610T0300Z/
Lake Mead NRA/Colorado River-AZ side-
Nye County Deserts/Las Vegas Dispatch-Sheep Range-
Spring Mountains-
Clark and SW Lincoln County Deserts/Las Vegas Dispatch-
Lake Mead NRA/Colorado River-NV side-
752 PM PDT Sat Jun 9 2018 /752 PM MST Sat Jun 9 2018/

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 101,
462, 463, 464, 465, AND 466...

Winds speeds are forecast to subside after sunset. At the same
time, relative humidity values will recovery above 15 percent. 
The Red Flag Warning will be allowed to expire at 8 pm. 

$$

NVZ461-100400-
/O.EXP.KVEF.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180610T0300Z/
Lincoln County/Ely Dispatch-
752 PM PDT Sat Jun 9 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 8 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR
STRONG WINDS AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 461...

Winds speeds are forecast to subside after sunset. At the same
time, relative humidity values will recovery above 15 percent. 
The Red Flag Warning will be allowed to expire at 8 pm. 

$$

AZZ102-101200-
/O.CON.KVEF.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180611T0100Z/
Northwest Deserts/Northwest Plateau-
752 PM MST Sat Jun 9 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MST SUNDAY FOR
STRONG WINDS AND LOW RH FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 102...

* AFFECTED AREA...In Arizona...Fire weather zone 102.

* TIMING...Period of highest fire danger is between 11 am and 8 pm 
  Sunday.

* WIND... During the period of highest fire danger, valley 
  winds southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. 
  Mountains southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY...3 to 7 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.

&&

$$


weather.gov/lasvegas
552 
WWUS85 KVEF 101001
RFWVEF

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
301 AM PDT Sun Jun 10 2018

AZZ102-101115-
/O.CAN.KVEF.FW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180611T0100Z/
Northwest Deserts/Northwest Plateau-
301 AM MST Sun Jun 10 2018

...RED FLAG WARNING IS CANCELLED FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 102...

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has cancelled the Red
Flag Warning. 

Although, single digit humidity is still expected this afternoon
across Mohave County, cooler temperatures and wind speeds well 
under red flag criteria are expected. 

$$


weather.gov/lasvegas

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Sources

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