Red Flag Warning Remains in Effect today!

A Red Flag Warning remains in effect today from 11:00 am this morning to 8:00 pm this evening for strong winds and low relative humidity. The affected area is from the Mogollon Rim northward to the Utah border. Winds are out of the southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 35 to 40 mph and humidity levels are 4 to 9%.

The Red Flag Warning means that Critical Fire Weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will create expolosive fire growth potential.

Red Flag Warning for Thursday 6/20/13

A Red Flag Warning remains in effect from 11 am this morning until 8 pm this evening for stron winds and low relative humidity. Southwest winds will blow again today with speeds of 15 to 25 mph and gusts up to 40 mph are forecast for Apache, Navajo, Coconino, northern Gila and Yavapai counties. A Red Flag Warning means that Critical Fire Weather Conditions are either occurring now or will be shortly.

A Fire Weather Watch is in effect from Friday morning through Friday evening. A Fire Weather Watch means that Critical Fire Weather Conditions are possible.

Check back for updates on forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

Red Flag in Effect Today June 19, 2013

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.