Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 12 at 1:47PM MST until May 13 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 12, 2026 - 1:47pm
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 Apache-Sitgreaves, 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