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:
MST Sat Apr 26 2025/
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/
THIS MORNING TO 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING 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 REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/
TO 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ SUNDAY FOR THE LITTLE COLORADO RIVER
VALLEY, NORTHEAST PLATEAUS AND MESAS SOUTH OF HWY 264, WHITE
MOUNTAINS, CHUSKA MOUNTAINS, AND THE DEFIANCE PLATEAU...
* 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 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 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