From Coconino County Emergency Management
From the NWS
RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM MST MONDAY DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR OAK CREEK CANYON, INCLUDING SEDONA
Red Flag Warning issued June 18 at 1:45PM MST until June 19 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a Red Flag
Warning due to strong winds and low relative humidity, which is
in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM MST Monday.
* AFFECTED AREA…Locations near Sedona. This includes portions
of the Coconino National Forest, Kaibab National Forest, and
Prescott National Forest.
* WINDS…South-southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY…As low as 10 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.
Click HERE to sign up for Coconino County Emergency Notifications and alerts.
To update your account preferences, or unsubscribe from all alerts and notifications, please click HERE.
Click HERE for information on evacuation zones and mapping.
