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Last Map Update: Wed, May 13, 2026 at 12:46:24 pm PDT

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A High Wind Warning is in effect for Eastern Elko County until 11 PM PDT this evening. Blowing dust will reduce visibilities at times. Travel will be difficult, particularly for high profile vehicles.

A Wind Advisory is in effect for Northern Nevada until 11 PM PDT this evening. Blowing dust will reduce visibilities at times. Travel will be difficult, particularly for high profile vehicles.

A High Wind Warning is in effect for Eastern Elko County until 11 PM PDT this evening. A Wind Advisory is in effect for the remainder of Northern Nevada until 11 PM PDT this evening. Blowing dust will reduce visibilities at times, creating hazardous driving conditions.

There is an elevated risk of wildfires in most of Northern and Central Nevada until 11 PM PDT this evening. The combination of curing lower elevation grasses, very low relative humidity values, and strong, gusty southwest to west winds can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

Isolated thunderstorms are expected in Northeastern Nevada from 12 PM PDT this afternoon until 6 PM PDT this evening. A few of these thunderstorms could be strong to severe. The primary thunderstorm hazards will be wind gusts near 55 mph, small hail, and dangerous cloud to ground lightning strikes.