Windy, dry conditions bring fire warning for Southern Nevada

By Marvin Clemons Las Vegas Review-Journal

5 years ago

Dennis Noel of Las Vegas, a crossing guard, relaxes as he waits to assist Elise Wolff Elementar ... — Dennis Noel of Las Vegas, a crossing guard, relaxes as he waits to assist Elise Wolff Elementary School students cross the street on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in Henderson. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye

Don Bakkila of Henderson and his dog, Dilly, take a break from their morning walk at Cornerstone Park on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in Henderson. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye

Adam Gnesia and his wife, who declined to give her name, both of Henderson, walk during a sunny morning at Cornerstone Park on Monday, Sept. 9, 2019, in Henderson. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @bizutesfaye

Dry conditions and winds gusting up to 40 mph bring a red flag warning for much of Monday by the National Weather Service.

Clark and Lincoln counties as well as the southern half of Nye County and southwestern Utah are included in the warning from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Humidity levels will drop to between 10 and 15 percent while winds from the southwest will range from 15 to 25 mph with gusts from to 30 to 40 mph.

Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior, said the warning form the weather service.

The forecast high for Las Vegas on Monday is 98 degrees. The overnight low Tuesday morning will be 73.

Tuesday’s forecast high will dip to 93.

The daily highs in the valley are not expected to reach triple digits this week. Overnight lows will be in the 70s, says the weather service.