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Red Flag Warning issued June 23 at 12:17PM PDT until June 24 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE MOJAVE PRESERVE... The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Friday morning through Saturday evening. A Red Flag Warning remains in effect from this evening through Wednesday morning. * AFFECTED AREA...In California...Fire weather zone 228. * THUNDERSTORMS...Scattered thunderstorms this evening and overnight will be capable of producing lightning with very little rainfall. Gusty outflow winds will also be possible in and near any storms that do develop. * WIND...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph are possible Friday and Saturday. * HUMIDITY...5 to 15 percent Friday and Saturday. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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According to National Weather Service’s public record item, Red Flag Warning issued June 23 at 12:17PM PDT until June 24 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV, …FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR THE MOJAVE PRESERVE… The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Fire Weather Watch, which is in effect from Friday morning through Saturday evening. A Red Flag Warning remains in effect from this evening through Wednesday morning. * AFFECTED AREA…In California…Fire weather zone 228. * THUNDERSTORMS…Scattered thunderstorms this evening and overnight will be capable of producing lightning with very little rainfall. Gusty outflow winds will also be possible in and near any storms that do develop. * WIND…Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph are possible Friday and Saturday. * HUMIDITY…5 to 15 percent Friday and Saturday. * IMPACTS…Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
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- Red Flag Warning issued June 23 at 12:17PM PDT until June 24 at 11:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NVNational Weather Service - 2026-06-23T19:17:00+00:00
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