Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 12 at 1:45PM MST until May 13 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 12, 2026 - 1:45pm
Expires:
May 13, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph,
Relative Humidity between 8 to 17 percent.
* WHERE...Mogollon Rim, Kaibito Plateau, Painted Desert, Little
Colorado River Valley in Coconino County, Little Colorado River
Valley in Navajo County, and Black Mesa Area. This includes
portions of the Coconino and Kaibab national forests.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MST /noon MDT/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Rapid spread and growth of any new or existing fires.
Elevated potential for new fire starts.
Instruction:
Obey all fire restrictions. To view a map of current fire
restrictions, go to wildlandfire.az.gov/fire-restrictions.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of
this Red Flag Warning.
Area Description:
Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward; Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County; Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County; Western Mogollon Rim; Eastern Mogollon Rim; Black Mesa Area; Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264
Forcast Office:
NWS Flagstaff AZ