Red Flag Warning
Issued by NWS Flagstaff, AZ
Issued by NWS Flagstaff, AZ
364 WWUS85 KFGZ 040848 RFWFGZ URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ 148 AM MST Sat May 4 2024 AZZ114-050000- /O.CON.KFGZ.FW.A.0001.240505T1800Z-240506T0200Z/ 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/flagstaff