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URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ
148 AM MST Sat May 4 2024

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Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County (Fire Weather Zone
114)-
148 AM MST Sat May 4 2024

...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING FOR PORTIONS OF APACHE COUNTY IN EAST
CENTRAL ARIZONA...

* AFFECTED AREA...Locations near Eagar-Springerville and Saint
  Johns.

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 15 percent.

* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can
  cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first
  responders can contain them.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are possible. A combination of strong winds and low relative
humidities can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Listen for
later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

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.info for preparedness tips.

Please notify field crews of this Fire Weather Watch.

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For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/flagstaff