/132 PM MST Sun May 19 2024/
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/ TO 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ MONDAY DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR PORTIONS OF NORTHERN ARIZONA...
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 10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/ to 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ Monday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Locations near Chinle, Dilkon, Eagar- Springerville, Holbrook, Kayenta, Kykotsmovi, Prescott, Prescott Valley, Saint Johns, Seligman, Shonto, Snowflake-Taylor, Tuba City, Valle, and Winslow.
* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...5 to 15 percent.
* IMPACTS...Any fires that start will have the potential to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them.
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring or are imminent. A combination of strong winds and low relative humidities can contribute to extreme fire behavior.
Please notify field crews of this Red Flag Warning.
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MST /9 AM MDT/ TO 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ MONDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE...Black Mesa, Chuska Mountains, and Defiance Plateau, Little Colorado River Valley, Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward, Chinle Valley, White Mountains, and Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264.
* WHEN...From 8 AM MST /9 AM MDT/ to 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could snap resulting in a few power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Patchy blowing dust will lead to reduced visibilities, resulting in hazardous driving conditions at times.
Secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles, such as RVs, campers, and tractor trailers. Use extra caution.
