Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 25 at 1:53PM MST until April 27 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 25, 2025 - 1:53pm
Expires:
April 26, 2025 - 5:00am
Description:
MST Fri Apr 25 2025/
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/ TO 7 PM
MST /8 PM MDT/ SATURDAY DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITY FOR THE LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY,
NORTHEAST PLATEAUS AND MESAS SOUTH OF HWY 264, WHITE MOUNTAINS,
CHUSKA MOUNTAINS, AND THE DEFIANCE PLATEAU...
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/ TO 7 PM
MST /8 PM MDT/ SUNDAY DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE
HUMIDITY FOR THE LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY,
NORTHEAST PLATEAUS AND MESAS SOUTH OF HWY 264, WHITE MOUNTAINS,
CHUSKA MOUNTAINS, AND THE DEFIANCE PLATEAU...
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/
Saturday. A Red Flag Warning has also been issued from 10 AM MST
/11 AM MDT/ to 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ Sunday. The Fire Weather
Watches are no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Locations near Alpine, Buffalo Pass, Dilkon,
Eagar-Springerville, Ganado, Holbrook, Kykotsmovi, Pinetop-
Lakeside, Saint Johns, Show Low, Snowflake-Taylor, Tuba City,
Whiteriver, Window Rock and Winslow. This includes portions of
the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 9 percent.
* IMPACTS...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can
cause fires to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first
responders can contain them.
Instruction:
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.
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.org for preparedness tips.
Please notify field crews of this Red Flag Warning.
Area Description:
Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau; Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County; Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County; Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County; White Mountains; Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264
Forcast Office:
NWS Flagstaff AZ