Alert archive / Nevada / Red Flag Warnings in 2021
Red Flag Warning 2, NWS Elko, NV
NWS Elko, NV issued this red flag warning at Jun 6, 2021, 11:15 AM PDT for 4 counties in Nevada. It took effect at Jun 7, 2021, 11:00 AM PDT. It was in force for 34 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 6, 2021, 11:15 AM PDT (18:15 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jun 7, 2021, 11:00 AM PDT
- Expired
- Jun 8, 2021, 9:00 PM PDT
- In force
- 34 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Elko, NV
Counties Humboldt County, NV, Lander County, NV, Nye County, NV, White Pine County, NV
The radar
The Elko radar (KLRX), 116 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:16 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
Reno, NV (KREV), launched 12:00Z, 6.3 hours before the alert went out and 135 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 2834 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 37 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 88 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 184 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
618 WWUS85 KLKN 061815 RFWLKN URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Elko NV 1115 AM PDT Sun Jun 6 2021 NVZ425-071215- /O.NEW.KLKN.FW.W.0002.210607T1800Z-210608T0300Z/ /O.EXT.KLKN.FW.A.0002.210608T1800Z-210610T0400Z/ White Pine and Northeast Nye Counties- 1115 AM PDT Sun Jun 6 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT MONDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 425... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 425... The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM PDT Monday. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 425 White Pine and Northeast Nye Counties. * Winds...For Monday, south 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. For Tuesday, south 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Winds are expected to diminish Tuesday night before returning Wednesday afternoon as south 20 to 30 mph with gust up to 50 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 9 percent. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity will create critical fire weather conditions. 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. && $$
4 follow-up statements
795 WWUS85 KLKN 070928 RFWLKN URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Elko NV 228 AM PDT Mon Jun 7 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT MONDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 425... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 425... NVZ425-071730- /O.CON.KLKN.FW.W.0002.210607T1800Z-210608T0300Z/ /O.CON.KLKN.FW.A.0002.210608T1800Z-210610T0400Z/ White Pine and Northeast Nye Counties- 228 AM PDT Mon Jun 7 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM PDT MONDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 425... ...FIRE WEATHER WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 425... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 425 White Pine and Northeast Nye Counties. * Winds...For Monday, south 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.For Tuesday, south 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Winds are expected to diminish Tuesday night before returning Wednesday afternoon as south 20 to 30 mph with gust up to 55 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 9 percent. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity will create critical fire weather conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible red flag warnings. && $$
146 WWUS85 KLKN 071824 RFWLKN URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Elko NV 1124 AM PDT Mon Jun 7 2021 NVZ425-081230- /O.UPG.KLKN.FW.A.0002.210608T1800Z-210610T0400Z/ /O.NEW.KLKN.FW.W.0003.210609T1800Z-210610T0400Z/ /O.EXT.KLKN.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210609T0400Z/ White Pine and Northeast Nye Counties- 1124 AM PDT Mon Jun 7 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 425... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 425... The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM PDT Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 425 White Pine and Northeast Nye Counties. * Winds...For Today, south 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Winds are expected to diminish tonight before returning south 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph on Tuesday afternoon. Wednesday afternoon south 20 to 30 mph with gust up to 50 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 9 percent. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity will create critical fire weather conditions. 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. && $$ NVZ426-081230- /O.NEW.KLKN.FW.W.0003.210609T1800Z-210610T0400Z/ /O.EXB.KLKN.FW.W.0002.210607T1824Z-210609T0400Z/ Northern Nye County-Mojave- 1124 AM PDT Mon Jun 7 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 426... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 426... The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 9 PM PDT Tuesday. A Red Flag Warning has also been issued from 11 AM to 9 PM PDT Wednesday. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 426 Northern Nye County- Mojave. * Winds...For Today, south 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Winds are expected to diminish tonight before returning south 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph on Tuesday afternoon. Wednesday afternoon south 20 to 30 mph with gust up to 50 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 9 percent. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity will create critical fire weather conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ NVZ424-081230- /O.EXB.KLKN.FW.W.0002.210607T1824Z-210609T0400Z/ Southeastern Humboldt County and northern Lander County- 1124 AM PDT Mon Jun 7 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 424... The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect until 9 PM PDT Tuesday. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 424 Southeastern Humboldt County and northern Lander County. * Winds...For Today, west 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Winds are expected to diminish tonight before returning west to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph on Tuesday afternoon. * Relative Humidity...As low as 10 percent. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity will create critical fire weather conditions. 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. && $$
708 WWUS85 KLKN 080938 RFWLKN URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Elko NV 238 AM PDT Tue Jun 8 2021 NVZ425-426-081745- /O.CON.KLKN.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210609T0400Z/ /O.CON.KLKN.FW.W.0003.210609T1800Z-210610T0400Z/ White Pine and Northeast Nye Counties-Northern Nye County-Mojave- 238 AM PDT Tue Jun 8 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 425... ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 425... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 426 Northern Nye County- Mojave. * Winds...For Today, south 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Winds are expected to diminish tonight before returning south 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph on Tuesday afternoon. Wednesday afternoon south 20 to 30 mph with gust up to 50 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 9 percent. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity will create critical fire weather conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ NVZ424-081745- /O.CON.KLKN.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210609T0400Z/ Southeastern Humboldt County and northern Lander County- 238 AM PDT Tue Jun 8 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT TUESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 424... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 424 Southeastern Humboldt County and northern Lander County. * Winds...For Today, west 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Winds are expected to diminish tonight before returning west to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph on Tuesday afternoon. * Relative Humidity...As low as 10 percent. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity will create critical fire weather conditions. 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. && $$
358 WWUS85 KLKN 082218 RFWLKN URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Elko NV 318 PM PDT Tue Jun 8 2021 NVZ427-091630- /O.EXA.KLKN.FW.W.0003.210609T1800Z-210610T0400Z/ Central Nevada-Toiyabe- 318 PM PDT Tue Jun 8 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 427... The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM to 9 PM PDT Wednesday. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 427 Central Nevada-Toiyabe. * Winds...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 10 percent. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity will create critical fire weather conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$ NVZ425-426-091630- /O.CON.KLKN.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210609T0400Z/ /O.CON.KLKN.FW.W.0003.210609T1800Z-210610T0400Z/ White Pine and Northeast Nye Counties-Northern Nye County-Mojave- 318 PM PDT Tue Jun 8 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 425 AND 426... ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM PDT WEDNESDAY FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 425 AND 426... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 425 White Pine and Northeast Nye Counties and Fire Weather Zone 426 Northern Nye County- Mojave. * Winds...For Today, south 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Wednesday afternoon south 25 to 35 mph with gust up to 55 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 9 percent. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity will create critical fire weather conditions. 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. && $$ NVZ424-090400- /O.CON.KLKN.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210609T0400Z/ Southeastern Humboldt County and northern Lander County- 318 PM PDT Tue Jun 8 2021 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 424... * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 424 Southeastern Humboldt County and northern Lander County. * Winds...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Relative Humidity...As low as 12 percent. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity will create critical fire weather conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior. && $$
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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.