A Red Flag Warning has been issued for Apache, Coconino, Navajo, northern Gila and Yavapai Counties for today. Very Dry and Windy Conditions are expected as a cold fron t moves through the Great Basin. Southwest winds from 15 to 25 MPH with gusts reaching up to 40 MPH will combine with single digit humidity levels and produce Critical Fire Weather Conditions across northern Arizona. The Red Flag Warning will be in effect until 7 PM this evening.

From Friday through Sunday very dry weather will continue. Afternoon wind speeds are expected to be slower than what is experienced Wednesday and Thursday.