Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 11:51AM MST until May 17 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 11:51am
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 5:00am
Description:
* AFFECTED AREA...Southern Gila County/Tonto National Forest
Foothills.
* TIMING...In effect from 11 AM Sunday until 11 PM Sunday
evening.
* WINDS...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 10 percent.
* IMPACTS...Fuels are very dry and fire danger is high. These
conditions combined with low relative humidity and strong
winds will lead to widespread hazardous fire weather
conditions.
Instruction:
Please advise the appropriate officials and fire crews in the
field of this red flag warning.
Area Description:
Southern Gila County/Tonto National Forest Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Phoenix AZ