...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 The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
Weather Alert
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 7 PM MST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Mogollon Rim, Kaibab Plateau, Grand Canyon Country,
Coconino Plateau, and Yavapai County Mountains.
* WHEN...From 8 AM TO 7 PM MST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. A few
tree limbs could snap. Travel will be difficult, especially for
high profile vehicles.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
&&
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