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RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MST /NOON MDT/ FRIDAY TO 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ SUNDAY
Red Flag Warning issued June 25 at 1:01AM MST until June 28 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
The National Weather Service in Flagstaff AZ has issued a Red Flag
Warning due to strong winds and low relative humidity in effect from
11 AM MST /noon MDT/ Friday to 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ Sunday.
* WHAT…Critical fire weather conditions expected. Southwest winds
20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 55 mph and relative humidity 9 to 20
percent each afternoon. Strong winds are expected to continue
through the overnight period Saturday.
* WHERE…All of northern Arizona. This includes portions of the
Apache-Sitgreaves, Coconino, Kaibab, Prescott, and Tonto national
forests.
* WHEN…From 11 AM MST /noon MDT/ Friday to 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/
Sunday.
* IMPACTS…Rapid spread and growth of any new or existing fires.
Fires will have the potential to exhibit extreme fire behavior.
Elevated potential for new fire starts. Winds may damage power
lines, resulting in new fire starts.
For additional weather-related information across Coconino County, visit the NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE-FLAGSTAFF OFFICE website.
