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Red Flag Warning 3, NWS Las Vegas, NV

June 7, 2026Mohave County, Arizona; Clark County, Lincoln County, Nye County, Nevada

NWS Las Vegas, NV issued this red flag warning at Jun 7, 2026, 1:05 PM MST for Mohave County, Arizona; Clark County, Lincoln County, Nye County, Nevada. It took effect at Jun 8, 2026, 10:00 AM MST. It was in force for 35 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, 2026, 1:05 PM MST (20:05 UTC)
In effect from
Jun 8, 2026, 10:00 AM MST
Expired
Jun 9, 2026, 9:00 PM MST
In force
35 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 20:09 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, 8.1 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 2026-06-07Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Las Vegas, NV at 12:00Z on 2026-06-07The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 160 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
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Mixed-layer LCL
3809 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
36 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
160 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
106 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
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The text

As transmitted.

737 
WWUS85 KVEF 072005
RFWVEF

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
105 PM PDT Sun Jun 7 2026

AZZ101-102-NVZ466-080600-
/O.UPG.KVEF.FW.A.0003.260608T1700Z-260610T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KVEF.FW.W.0003.260608T1700Z-260610T0400Z/
/O.CON.KVEF.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260608T0600Z/
Lake Mead NRA/Colorado River-AZ side-
Northwest Deserts/Northwest Plateau-Lake Mead NRA/Colorado River-
NV side-
105 PM PDT Sun Jun 7 2026 /105 PM MST Sun Jun 7 2026/

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT / MST THIS 
EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR MOHAVE COUNTY AND 
THE NEVADA SIDE OF THE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY...
...ANOTHER RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM PDT / MST 
MONDAY TO 9 PM PDT / MST TUESDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY
FOR MOHAVE COUNTY AND THE NEVADA SIDE OF THE COLORADO RIVER 
VALLEY...

* AFFECTED AREA...Arizona fire weather zones 101 and 102 as well
  as Nevada fire weather zone 466.

* TIMING...Until 11 PM PDT / MST this evening, and then again from
  10 AM PDT / MST Monday through 9 PM PDT / MST Tuesday.

* WIND...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY...5 to 15 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.

&&

$$

NVZ461>465-080600-
/O.UPG.KVEF.FW.A.0003.260608T1700Z-260610T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KVEF.FW.W.0003.260608T1700Z-260609T0400Z/
Lincoln County/Ely Dispatch-Nye County Deserts/Las Vegas Dispatch-
Sheep Range-Spring Mountains-
Clark and SW Lincoln County Deserts/Las Vegas Dispatch-
105 PM PDT Sun Jun 7 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM PDT MONDAY FOR
STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR MOST OF SOUTHERN NEVADA...

...THE FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR MOST OF SOUTHERN NEVADA ON TUESDAY
HAS BEEN CANCELLED...

* AFFECTED AREA...Nevada fire weather zones 461 through 465.

* TIMING...10 AM through 9 PM PDT Monday.

* WIND...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY...5 to 15 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.

&&

$$

MW
6 follow-up statements
146 
WWUS85 KVEF 080603
RFWVEF

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1103 PM PDT Sun Jun 7 2026

AZZ101-102-NVZ466-081415-
/O.EXP.KVEF.FW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260608T0600Z/
/O.CON.KVEF.FW.W.0003.260608T1700Z-260610T0400Z/
Lake Mead NRA/Colorado River-AZ side-
Northwest Deserts/Northwest Plateau-Lake Mead NRA/Colorado River-
NV side-
1103 PM PDT Sun Jun 7 2026 /1103 PM MST Sun Jun 7 2026/

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM PDT /10 AM MST/
MONDAY TO 9 PM PDT /9 PM MST/ TUESDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW
HUMIDITY FOR MOHAVE COUNTY AND THE NEVADA SIDE OF THE COLORADO
RIVER VALLEY......ANOTHER RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM
10 AM PDT / MST MONDAY TO 9 PM PDT / MST TUESDAY FOR STRONG WINDS
AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR MOHAVE COUNTY AND THE NEVADA SIDE OF THE
COLORADO RIVER VALLEY...
...RED FLAG WARNING HAS EXPIRED FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY
FOR MOHAVE COUNTY AND THE NEVADA SIDE OF THE COLORADO RIVER
VALLEY......ANOTHER RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM PDT
/ MST MONDAY TO 9 PM PDT / MST TUESDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW
HUMIDITY FOR MOHAVE COUNTY AND THE NEVADA SIDE OF THE COLORADO
RIVER VALLEY...

* TIMING...Until 11 PM PDT / MST this evening, and then again 
  from 10 AM PDT / MST Monday through 9 PM PDT / MST Tuesday. 

* WIND...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY...5 to 15 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.

&&

$$

NVZ461>465-081415-
/O.CON.KVEF.FW.W.0003.260608T1700Z-260609T0400Z/
Lincoln County/Ely Dispatch-Nye County Deserts/Las Vegas Dispatch-
Sheep Range-Spring Mountains-
Clark and SW Lincoln County Deserts/Las Vegas Dispatch-
1103 PM PDT Sun Jun 7 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 9 PM PDT
MONDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR MOST OF SOUTHERN
NEVADA...

* AFFECTED AREA...Nevada fire weather zones 461 through 465.

* TIMING...10 AM through 9 PM PDT Monday.

* WIND...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY...5 to 15 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.

&&

$$
105 
WWUS85 KVEF 080718
RFWVEF

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1218 AM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

NVZ461>465-081700-
/O.CON.KVEF.FW.W.0003.260608T1700Z-260609T0400Z/
Lincoln County/Ely Dispatch-Nye County Deserts/Las Vegas Dispatch-
Sheep Range-Spring Mountains-
Clark and SW Lincoln County Deserts/Las Vegas Dispatch-
1218 AM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
9 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR MOST 
OF SOUTHERN NEVADA...

* AFFECTED AREA...Nevada fire weather zones 461 through 465.

* TIMING...10 AM through 9 PM PDT Monday.

* WIND...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY...5 to 15 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.

&&

$$

AZZ101-102-NVZ466-081700-
/O.CON.KVEF.FW.W.0003.260608T1700Z-260610T0400Z/
Lake Mead NRA/Colorado River-AZ side-
Northwest Deserts/Northwest Plateau-Lake Mead NRA/Colorado River-
NV side-
1218 AM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026 /1218 AM MST Mon Jun 8 2026/

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM PDT /10 AM MST/
THIS MORNING TO 9 PM PDT /9 PM MST/ TUESDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND
LOW HUMIDITY FOR MOHAVE COUNTY AND THE NEVADA SIDE OF THE 
COLORADO RIVER VALLEY...

* TIMING...Until 11 PM PDT / MST this evening, and then again 
  from 10 AM PDT / MST Monday through 9 PM PDT / MST Tuesday. 

* WIND...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY...5 to 15 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.

&&

$$
601 
WWUS85 KVEF 081635
RFWVEF

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
935 AM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN
NEVADA INTO NORTHWESTERN ARIZONA THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

NVZ461>465-090400-
/O.CON.KVEF.FW.W.0003.260608T1700Z-260609T0400Z/
Lincoln County/Ely Dispatch-Nye County Deserts/Las Vegas Dispatch-
Sheep Range-Spring Mountains-
Clark and SW Lincoln County Deserts/Las Vegas Dispatch-
935 AM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING
FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR MUCH OF SOUTHERN NEVADA...

* AFFECTED AREA...Nevada fire weather zones 461 through 465.

* TIMING...10 AM through 9 PM PDT Monday.

* WIND...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY...5 to 15 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.

&&

$$

AZZ101-102-NVZ466-090400-
/O.CON.KVEF.FW.W.0003.260608T1700Z-260610T0400Z/
Lake Mead NRA/Colorado River-AZ side-
Northwest Deserts/Northwest Plateau-Lake Mead NRA/Colorado River-
NV side-
935 AM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026 /935 AM MST Mon Jun 8 2026/

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT /9 PM MST/
TUESDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR MOHAVE COUNTY AND
THE NEVADA SIDE OF THE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY...

* TIMING...Until 11 PM PDT / MST this evening, and then again 
  from 10 AM PDT / MST Monday through 9 PM PDT / MST Tuesday. 

* WIND...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY...5 to 15 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.

&&

$$
753 
WWUS85 KVEF 090356
RFWVEF

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
856 PM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHWESTERN
ARIZONA THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

NVZ461>465-090500-
/O.EXP.KVEF.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260609T0400Z/
Lincoln County/Ely Dispatch-Nye County Deserts/Las Vegas Dispatch-
Sheep Range-Spring Mountains-
Clark and SW Lincoln County Deserts/Las Vegas Dispatch-
856 PM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR
STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR MUCH OF SOUTHERN NEVADA...

Relative humidity has increased and wind speeds have decreased
across the region. As a result, the Red Flag Warning will be
allowed to expire.

$$

AZZ101-102-NVZ466-091100-
/O.CON.KVEF.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260610T0400Z/
Lake Mead NRA/Colorado River-AZ side-
Northwest Deserts/Northwest Plateau-Lake Mead NRA/Colorado River-
NV side-
856 PM PDT Mon Jun 8 2026 /856 PM MST Mon Jun 8 2026/

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT /9 PM MST/
TUESDAY FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR MOHAVE COUNTY AND
THE NEVADA SIDE OF THE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY...

* TIMING...Until 11 PM PDT / MST this evening, and then again 
  from 10 AM PDT / MST Monday through 9 PM PDT / MST Tuesday. 

* WIND...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY...5 to 15 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.

&&

$$
206 
WWUS85 KVEF 090808
RFWVEF

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
108 AM PDT Tue Jun 9 2026

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR PORTIONS OF
NORTHWESTERN ARIZONA THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

AZZ101-102-NVZ466-100400-
/O.CON.KVEF.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260610T0400Z/
Lake Mead NRA/Colorado River-AZ side-
Northwest Deserts/Northwest Plateau-Lake Mead NRA/Colorado River-
NV side-
108 AM PDT Tue Jun 9 2026 /108 AM MST Tue Jun 9 2026/

...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT /9 PM MST/
THIS EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR MOHAVE COUNTY 
AND THE NEVADA SIDE OF THE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY...

* TIMING...Until 9 PM PDT / MST this evening. 

* WIND...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* HUMIDITY...5 to 15 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.

&&

$$
169 
WWUS85 KVEF 100358
RFWVEF

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
858 PM PDT Tue Jun 9 2026

AZZ101-102-NVZ466-100500-
/O.EXP.KVEF.FW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260610T0400Z/
Lake Mead NRA/Colorado River-AZ side-
Northwest Deserts/Northwest Plateau-Lake Mead NRA/Colorado River-
NV side-
858 PM PDT Tue Jun 9 2026 /858 PM MST Tue Jun 9 2026/

...RED FLAG WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 PM PDT /9 PM MST/ THIS
EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR MOHAVE COUNTY AND
THE NEVADA SIDE OF THE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY...

Relative humidity has increased and wind speeds have decreased. As
a result, this Red Flag Warning will be allowed to expire on time.

$$

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 Las Vegas, NV wrote its last area forecast discussion before this red flag warning went out at Jun 7, 10:12 AM MST, 2 hours 53 minutes earlier. Its key messages:

  • * Gusty southwest winds and increased fire danger expected through mid-week.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 7, 10:12 AM MST, 2 hours 53 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1012 AM PDT Sun Jun 7 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

* Gusty southwest winds and increased fire danger expected through
  mid-week.

&&

.DISCUSSION...through Saturday.

The upper level trough responsible for yesterday's winds will drift
east today, limiting the strongest winds and greatest fire weather
concerns to northwestern Arizona. However, a shortwave will swing
through the region on Monday and Tuesday, bringing an increase in
winds and potential for additional critical fire weather conditions
at that time. See the FIRE WEATHER section below for more details.
The increase in southerly to southwesterly winds gives a 60 to 80
percent chance of sustained winds reaching 25 mph on Lake Mead and
Lake Mohave. Gusts up to 35 mph may also produce waves in excess of
3 feet. Therefore, issued a Lake Wind Advisory for Monday afternoon.
Cannot rule out additional boating impacts on Tuesday, but
confidence in spatial extent of impactful winds is low at this time.
Heights rise aloft as the trough moves east mid to late week and
temperatures increase in response. Highs will be 5 to 10 degrees
above normal by Friday.

&&

.AVIATION...For Harry Reid...For the 18Z Forecast
Package...Breezy southwest winds will persist into the evening
with gusts 25-30 knots at times. Winds will decrease overnight,
generally below 15 knots. Southwest winds will increase again
early Monday morning with 20-30 knot gusts returning. High
temperatures to hover right around 100 degrees this afternoon and
again tomorrow.

For the rest of southern Nevada, northwest
Arizona and southeast California...For the 18Z Forecast
Package...Breezy south to southwest winds will persist at most
terminals with gusts of 20-30 knots through early evening. Winds
will decrease slightly overnight before picking back up after
sunrise on Monday. A few mid and high clouds can be expected
through the day. Across the Owens Valley, including KBIH, winds
will remain somewhat variable, becoming south up to 10 knots this
afternoon, then shifting back to the north/northwest this evening
and overnight.

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...Southerly to southwesterly winds gusting up to 40
mph combined with minimum RH values between 5 and 15 percent and dry
fuels will bring critical fire weather conditions to northwest
Arizona and parts of southern Nevada today. A Red Flag Warning
remains in effect for northwestern Arizona and the Nevada side of
the Colorado River Valley through this evening. Elevated to
critical fire weather conditions return to much of southern Nevada
and northwestern Arizona on Monday and Tuesday as winds increase
again. A Fire Weather Watch remains in effect for all northwestern
Arizona zones and most southern Nevada zones on Monday and
Tuesday.

&&

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...Spotters are encouraged to report
any significant weather or impacts according to standard operating
procedures.

&&

DISCUSSION/FIRE WEATHER...Stessman
AVIATION...Austin

For more forecast information...see us on our webpage:
https://weather.gov/lasvegas or follow us on Facebook and Twitter

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 7, 12:20 AM MSTLake Wind AdvisoryVEFMohave42 hr

Nearby

Red Flag Warnings in Nevada, 2026Red Flag Warnings in Arizona, 2026Every red flag warning in 2026

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.