Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued April 26 at 1:53AM MST until April 26 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 26, 2025 - 1:53am
Expires:
April 26, 2025 - 7:00pm
Description:
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/ this morning to 7 PM MST
/8 PM MDT/ this evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...Locations near Shonto.
* WINDS...South 20 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.
Please notify field crews of this Red Flag Warning.
Area Description:
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward; Black Mesa Area
Forcast Office:
NWS Flagstaff AZ