A Red Flag Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for the following areas: Apache County, Coconino County, Navajo County, northern Gila County and Yavapai County. Very dry and windy conditions will develop Wednesday as a dry cold front moves through the Great Basin. Southwest winds from 15 to 25 MPH with gusts reaching 30 to 40 MPH will be widespread by early Wednesday afternoon. these winds will combine with single digit relative humidity values and high fire danger to create Critical Fire Weather conditions.

Breezy and dry conditions will persist Thursday and Friday as well, although winds will not be quite as high. Only localized Critical Fire Weather conditions are expected at this time.