Tussock Fire Smoke Report 5/11/2021
The Tussock Fire is approximately 4,400 acres. Yesterday afternoon, as the fire became more active, especially on the southeast side, smoke rose and dispersed toward the northeast. Strong surface heating once again allowed most of this smoke to remain elevated off the ground. Winds this afternoon are forecast to be southwest at 10-20mph. Smoke is forecast to rise and disperse toward the east today.
Smoke impacts from the Tussock Fire, located 7 miles southwest of Crown King are expected to affect our region.
The Tussock Fire started on Saturday, May 8th, and has since grown to 3,500 acres and wind is expected to push smoke toward the east-northeast, and that trend is forecast to continue.
For more information visit https://www.azdeq.gov/WildfireForecast
A Red Flag Warning is in effect for Northeastern Arizona today with scattered rain showers predicted for this afternoon and evening, switching over to snow tonight above 6000-6500 feet. The greatest accumulations will occur between 11 pm tonight and 5 am Tuesday mainly along the Mogollon Rim. Rain showers are expected in the lower elevations.
