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 RED FLAG WARNING IS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR PORTIONS OF SOUTHERN NEVADA AND NORTHWESTERN ARIZONA FOR STRONG WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY... * AFFECTED AREA...In Arizona...Fire weather zones 101 and 102. In Nevada...Fire weather zones 465 and 466. * TIMING...Through Saturday evening. * WIND...Sustained southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 35 mph. * HUMIDITY...Below 10 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning and recreation including sparks or flames is not recommended.