MST Mon Jun 17 2024/
RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MST /NOON MDT/ THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHERN ARIZONA
- AFFECTED AREA: Locations near Buffalo Pass, Chinle, Dilkon, Doney Park, Eagar-Springerville, Flagstaff, Forest Lakes, Fredonia, Ganado, Grand Canyon, Heber-Overgaard, Holbrook, Jacob Lake, Kayenta, Kykotsmovi, North Rim, Page, Saint Johns, Shonto, Snowflake-Taylor, Tuba City, Valle, Williams, Window Rock and Winslow. This includes portions of the Apache- Sitgreaves National Forest, Coconino National Forest, Kaibab National Forest, Prescott National Forest and Tonto National Forest.
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WINDS: Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
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RELATIVE HUMIDITY: As low as 8 percent.
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IMPACTS: Any fires that start will have the potential to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them.
MST Mon Jun 17 2024/ ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MST /NOON MDT/ THIS MORNING TO 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHERN ARIZONA... * AFFECTED AREA...Locations near Buffalo Pass, Chinle, Dilkon, Doney Park, Eagar-Springerville, Flagstaff, Forest Lakes, Fredonia, Ganado, Grand Canyon, Heber-Overgaard, Holbrook, Jacob Lake, Kayenta, Kykotsmovi, North Rim, Page, Saint Johns, Shonto, Snowflake-Taylor, Tuba City, Valle, Williams, Window Rock and Winslow. This includes portions of the Apache- Sitgreaves National Forest, Coconino National Forest, Kaibab National Forest, Prescott National Forest and Tonto National Forest. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that start will have the potential to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring or are imminent. A combination of strong winds and low relative humidities can contribute to extreme fire behavior. 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/flagstaff for updates and livingwithfire.org for preparedness tips. Please notify field crews of this Red Flag Warning.
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WHAT: Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
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WHERE: Portions of northern Arizona along the Mogollon Rim from Flagstaff to Heber-Overgaard and areas northward to the Utah border.
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WHEN: From 11 AM MST /noon MDT/ this morning to 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ this evening.
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IMPACTS: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Patchy blowing dust may lead to reduced visibilities across northeastern Arizona.
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Arizona along the Mogollon Rim from Flagstaff to Heber-Overgaard and areas northward to the Utah border. * WHEN...From 11 AM MST /noon MDT/ this morning to 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Patchy blowing dust may lead to reduced visibilities across northeastern Arizona.
Secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles, such as RVs, campers, and tractor trailers. Use extra caution.
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR MUCH OF WESTERN AND PORTIONS OF NORTHERN NEW MEXICO DUE TO VERY LOW HUMIDITY, GUSTY WINDS AND AN UNSTABLE ATMOSPHERE
- Stronger west to southwest winds will develop this afternoon with deep atmospheric mixing and an extremely dry airmass in place. The main threat areas for the spread of fire will be west of the Continental Divide, the Upper Rio Grande Valley and the Northeast Highlands where winds will be strongest.
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AREA AND TIMING: Northwest Plateau (Zone 101), West Central Mountains (Zone 105), West Central Basin and Range (Zone 109), Upper Rio Grande Valley and Lower Chama River Valley (Zone 121), and the Northeast Highlands (Zone 123).
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20 FOOT WINDS: West to southwest at 20 to 25 mph with occasional gusts up to 35 mph.
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RELATIVE HUMIDITY: 5 to 12 percent.
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IMPACTS: Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING FOR MUCH OF WESTERN AND PORTIONS OF NORTHERN NEW MEXICO DUE TO VERY LOW HUMIDITY, GUSTY WINDS AND AN UNSTABLE ATMOSPHERE... .Stronger west to southwest winds will develop this afternoon with deep atmospheric mixing and an extremely dry airmass in place. The main threat areas for the spread of fire will be west of the Continental Divide, the Upper Rio Grande Valley and the Northeast Highlands where winds will be strongest. * AREA AND TIMING...Northwest Plateau (Zone 101), West Central Mountains (Zone 105), West Central Basin and Range (Zone 109), Upper Rio Grande Valley and Lower Chama River Valley (Zone 121), and the Northeast Highlands (Zone 123). * 20 FOOT WINDS...West to southwest at 20 to 25 mph with occasional gusts up to 35 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 12 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of this Red Flag Warning.
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