Headline:
Red Flag Warning issued May 27 at 10:19AM MST until May 28 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Event:
Red Flag Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 10:19am
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in Flagstaff AZ has issued a Red Flag
Warning due to strong winds and low relative humidity.
* WHAT...South through southwest winds 15 to 25 mph, with gusts from
40 to 45 mph. Relative Humidity between 7 to 14 percent.
* WHERE...Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County.
* WHEN...From 11 AM MST /noon MDT/ to 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ Thursday.
* 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:
Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County
Forcast Office:
NWS Flagstaff AZ