Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 15 at 10:59AM MST until May 17 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 15, 2026 - 10:59am
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Flagstaff AZ has issued a Red Flag
Warning due to strong winds and low relative humidity in effect from
11 AM MST /noon MDT/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ Sunday.
* WHAT...For the first Red Flag Warning, southwest winds 15 to 25 mph
with gusts up to 40 mph, Relative Humidity between 9 to 17 percent,
and for the second Red Flag Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 mph
with gusts up to 50 mph, Relative Humidity between 10 to 23
percent.
* WHERE...Little Colorado River Valley, Kaibito Plateau, Painted
Desert, Eastern Mogollon Rim, and Black Mesa Area. This includes
portions of the Apache-Sitgreaves and Coconino national forests.
* WHEN...For the first Red Flag Warning, from 11 AM MST /noon MDT/ to
8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ Saturday. For the second Red Flag Warning, from
11 AM MST /noon MDT/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Rapid spread and growth of any new or existing fires.
Fires will have the potential to exhibit extreme fire behavior.
Elevated potential for new fire starts.
Instruction:
Do your part: No open flames or sparks, keep vehicles off of dry
grass, properly dispose of cigarette butts, and avoid power equipment
that creates sparks. One less spark, one less wildfire.
Obey all fire restrictions. To view a map of current fire
restrictions, go to wildlandfire.az.gov/fire-restrictions.
A red flag warning is issued when we identify weather conditions that
promote rapid spread of fire which may become life-threatening. This
does not mean there is a fire. These conditions are either occurring
now or will begin soon. It is important to have multiple ways to
receive information from authorities.
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; Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County; Eastern Mogollon Rim; Black Mesa Area; Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264
Forcast Office:
NWS Flagstaff AZ