Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
311 AM PDT Fri Oct 9 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR HIGH WINDS AND ACTIVE WILDFIRES IN EFFECT
FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
437, 438, 469, AND 470...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR HIGH WINDS AND ACTIVE WILDFIRES IN
EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 424, 437, 438, 469, AND 470....
NVZ437-438-469-470-100000-
/O.CON.KLKN.FW.W.0014.261009T2000Z-261010T0500Z/
/O.CON.KLKN.FW.A.0011.261010T1800Z-261011T0600Z/
Humboldt County-Quinn-
W Elko County, N Eureka and Lander Counties N of I80-
Central Elko County-Eastern Elko County-
311 AM PDT Fri Oct 9 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 437, 438, 469, AND 470...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 437, 438, 469, AND 470...
* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 437 Humboldt County-Quinn,
Fire Weather Zone 438 W Elko County, N Eureka and Lander
Counties N of I80, Fire Weather Zone 469 Central Elko County
and Fire Weather Zone 470 Eastern Elko County.
* WIND...Sustained winds up to 15-25 mph, gusts 25-30 mph this
afternoon. Sustained winds up to 20-25 mph, gusts 35-40 mph
Saturday.
* HUMIDITY...Humidity as low as 10-15% today. 19-22% Saturday.
* HIGHEST THREAT...Highest threat will be in fire zones 437 and
469 due to active wildfires in the area along with high winds.
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
High winds may impact active wildfires to spread further.
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.
A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
red flag warnings.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Medford OR
248 AM PDT Fri Oct 9 2026
CAZ285-100200-
/O.CON.KMFR.FW.W.0024.261009T2000Z-261010T0200Z/
Modoc County Except for the Surprise Valley-
248 AM PDT Fri Oct 9 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
7 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR STRONG GUSTY WIND AND LOW RH FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONE 285...
* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
* AFFECTED AREA...In California...Fire weather zone 285. This
includes Newell, Canby, Alturas, and Adin in Modoc County.
* WIND...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* HUMIDITY...Minimum afternoon humidity of around 15 percent.
* DETAILED URL...View the hazard area in detail at
https://weather.gov/wrh/hazards?wfo=mfr
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Follow all fire restrictions. You can find your county`s
emergency sign up form as well as links to fire restrictions at
weather.gov/medford/wildfire. One less spark, one less wildfire.
Be sure you`re signed up for your county`s emergency alert
system. Familiarize yourself with your emergency plan and make
sure you listen to emergency services. Visit ready.gov/plan for
more information.
A Red Flag Warning is issued when we identify weather conditions
that promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-
threatening. This does not mean there is a fire. These conditions
are either occurring now or will begin soon. It is important to
have multiple ways to receive information from authorities.
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Visit us at www.weather.gov/Medford
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
1240 AM MDT Fri Oct 9 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 427...
IDZ427-092100-
/O.CON.KPIH.FW.W.0027.261009T2000Z-261010T0200Z/
Goose Creek and Raft River Valley/Southern Sawtooth NF/Twin Falls
BLM south of the Snake River-
1240 AM MDT Fri Oct 9 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
8 PM MDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONE 427...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 427 Goose Creek and Raft
River Valley/Southern Sawtooth NF/Twin Falls BLM south of the
Snake River.
* WINDS...Southwest 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 12 percent.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly based on these criteria
for Southeastern Idaho:
- Relative humidity at or below 15 percent and wind gusts of at
least 25 mph in the mountains, or 30 mph in the Snake Plain.
- Thunderstorm coverage of 25 percent, without specific rainfall
criteria.
- Other high impact events deemed critical by the National
Weather Service and area fire management agencies.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1140 AM PDT Thu Oct 8 2026
CAZ270-278-NVZ458-092100-
/O.CON.KREV.FW.W.0014.261009T2000Z-261010T0400Z/
Surprise Valley California-Eastern Lassen County-Northern Washoe
County-
1140 AM PDT Thu Oct 8 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 9 PM PDT FRIDAY DUE TO
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR SURPRISE VALLEY CALIFORNIA,EASTERN
LASSEN COUNTY, AND NORTHERN WASHOE COUNTY...
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 270 Surprise Valley California,
278 Eastern Lassen County, and 458 Northern Washoe County.
* TIMING...From 1 PM to 9 PM PDT Friday.
* WINDS...West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...Minimum humidity between 12 and 17 percent.
* DURATION...2 to 5 hours.
* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity, along
with prolonged dry conditions, can cause fires to rapidly grow in
size and intensity before first responders can contain them.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation,
such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires. Follow local fire
restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for updates and
livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips.
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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boise ID
1005 AM MDT Thu Oct 8 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR WIND/RH FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND EARLY
EVENING...
.Dry and increasingly windy weather will develop Friday afternoon
in the Owyhee Mountains and Southern Highlands in Idaho ahead of
a cold front expected to pass through Friday night. Concern is
greatest in the southern half of those zones.
IDZ423-426-091600-
/O.UPG.KBOI.FW.A.0015.261009T2000Z-261010T0000Z/
/O.NEW.KBOI.FW.W.0024.261009T2000Z-261010T0200Z/
Owyhee Mountains-Southern Highlands-
1005 AM MDT Thu Oct 8 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM MDT FRIDAY FOR
WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES FOR OWYHEE MOUNTAINS AND
SOUTHERN HIGHLANDS...WHICH ARE FIRE WEATHER ZONES 423 AND 426...
The National Weather Service in Boise has issued a Red Flag
Warning for winds and low relative humidities, which is in effect
from 2 PM to 8 PM MDT Friday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer
in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Idaho, Fire Weather Zones 423 Owyhee
Mountains and 426 Southern Highlands.
* TIMING...From 2 PM to 8 PM MDT Friday.
* WINDS...West 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...12 to 18 percent.
* TEMPERATURES...80 to 86 degrees.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will occur shortly.
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W
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Missoula MT
130 PM MDT Thu Oct 8 2026
MTZ006-043-090330-
/O.NEW.KMSO.WW.Y.0024.261011T0000Z-261012T0000Z/
Bitterroot/Sapphire Mountains-Potomac/Seeley Lake Region-
130 PM MDT Thu Oct 8 2026
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO 6 PM MDT
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Lolo Pass, Highway 83 Seeley Lake to Condon, I-90 East
Missoula to Bearmouth, Highway 93 Sula to Lost Trail Pass, and
Highway 200 Bonner to Greenough.
* WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to 6 PM MDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions
for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
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Freeze Watch
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
610 AM PDT Fri Oct 9 2026
ORZ049-511-092215-
/O.CON.KPDT.FZ.A.0003.261010T0800Z-261010T1700Z/
Grande Ronde Valley-Central Oregon-
Including the cities of Elgin, Redmond, Union, La Grande, Bend, Cove,
Prineville, and Madras
610 AM PDT Fri Oct 9 2026
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 possible.
* WHERE...Central Oregon and Grande Ronde Valley.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pendleton OR
610 AM PDT Fri Oct 9 2026
ORZ050-092215-
/O.CON.KPDT.FZ.A.0003.261010T0800Z-261010T1700Z/
Wallowa County-
Including the cities of Enterprise, Joseph, and Wallowa
610 AM PDT Fri Oct 9 2026
...FREEZE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY
MORNING FOR WALLOWA VALLEY...
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 possible for Wallowa
Valley.
* WHERE...Wallowa County.
* WHEN...From late tonight through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
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CA
Fire Weather Watch
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Elko NV
311 AM PDT Fri Oct 9 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING FOR HIGH WINDS AND ACTIVE WILDFIRES IN EFFECT
FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES
437, 438, 469, AND 470...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH FOR HIGH WINDS AND ACTIVE WILDFIRES IN
EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR FIRE
WEATHER ZONES 424, 437, 438, 469, AND 470....
NVZ437-438-469-470-100000-
/O.CON.KLKN.FW.W.0014.261009T2000Z-261010T0500Z/
/O.CON.KLKN.FW.A.0011.261010T1800Z-261011T0600Z/
Humboldt County-Quinn-
W Elko County, N Eureka and Lander Counties N of I80-
Central Elko County-Eastern Elko County-
311 AM PDT Fri Oct 9 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
10 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 437, 438, 469, AND 470...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY
FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 437, 438, 469, AND 470...
* Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 437 Humboldt County-Quinn,
Fire Weather Zone 438 W Elko County, N Eureka and Lander
Counties N of I80, Fire Weather Zone 469 Central Elko County
and Fire Weather Zone 470 Eastern Elko County.
* WIND...Sustained winds up to 15-25 mph, gusts 25-30 mph this
afternoon. Sustained winds up to 20-25 mph, gusts 35-40 mph
Saturday.
* HUMIDITY...Humidity as low as 10-15% today. 19-22% Saturday.
* HIGHEST THREAT...Highest threat will be in fire zones 437 and
469 due to active wildfires in the area along with high winds.
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly.
High winds may impact active wildfires to spread further.
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.
A fire weather watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
red flag warnings.
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Hydrologic Outlook
Hydrologic Outlook
NVC007-011-015-023-033-100000-
Hydrologic Outlook
National Weather Service Elko NV
1213 AM PDT Fri Oct 9 2026
A low pressure system over the Pacific Northwest will drop southward
into Northern California Sunday. This storm system will draw abundant
atmospheric moisture associated with Tropical Storm Rachel northward
into Eastern Nevada, resulting in the likelihood of rain Sunday and
Sunday night. Slow storm motions and/or training cells may produce
heavy rainfall and localized flooding.
Of particular concern are recent, large burn scars, including the
Ward fire south of Ely and the Oxley fire north of Wells. Numerous
smaller burn scare from this fire season also remain vulnerable to
flash flooding and debris flow.
Residents near burn scars should have multiple ways to receive Flash
Flood Warning and be prepared to act quickly. Travelers and
recreationists should also remain alert and consider alternate plans.
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Hydrologic Outlook
UTC001-003-005-007-011-013-015-017-021-023-025-027-029-031-033-
035-039-041-043-045-049-051-053-055-057-WYC041-100000-
Hydrologic Outlook
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
313 PM MDT Thu Oct 8 2026
...Moderate to heavy rainfall could bring areas of flooding...
The remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel will merge with a fall-like
storm system over the western United States, bringing moderate to
heavy rainfall and a resulting threat of flooding. Widespread
rainfall of 1 to 3 inches is expected, locally in excess of 3
inches, particularly across south aspects of southern Utah
mountains, between late Saturday and Monday morning.
Expect many area waterways including streams, rivers, normally
dry washes, creeks, and slot canyons to have rising, fast flows by
Sunday evening. Current forecasts do not bring any rivers to
flood stage, but this will be monitored as the fine details of
heavy rain bands become more confident. Those with activities near
rivers, streams, creeks and recent burn scars should closely
monitor the forecast over the next several days. Those with
outdoor plans Sunday onward that include any travel near waterways
across Utah should consider alternate plans.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms will remain possible through
at least Wednesday. While the rainfall rates with these additional
rounds of precipitation will generally be lower, areas that
receive significant precipitation during the weekend will be extra
sensitive to any additional rainfall.
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