Hapgood Mine, NV Weather Warnings

Red Flag Warning issued July 25 at 10:19AM PDT until July 25 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV ...HOT DRY WINDY CONDITIONS IN NW NEVADA TODAY... .Relative humidity in the single digits combined with afternoon westerly wind gusts of 30-33 mphs will create hazardous fire weather conditions. The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Red Flag Warning, which is in effect until 8 PM PDT this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Fire weather zone 437. * WIND...30-33 mph gusts * HUMIDITY...4-10% * THUNDERSTORMS...0% chance * IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended. 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.

National Weather Service