Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 26 at 9:20PM MST until May 27 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 9:20pm
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...South through southwest winds 15 to 25 mph, with gusts from
40 to 45 mph. Relative humidity between 9 and 14 percent.
* WHERE...North and northeast of the Mogollon Rim, stretching to the
Utah border.
* 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:
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; Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264
Forcast Office:
NWS Flagstaff AZ