Headline:
Fire Weather Watch issued June 28 at 8:59PM MST until June 30 at 7:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ
Event:
Fire Weather Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
June 28, 2026 - 8:59pm
Expires:
June 29, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
TUESDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Critical fire weather conditions expected east of Flagstaff.
For the Red Flag Warning on Monday, expect southwest winds 15 to 25
mph with gusts up to 40 mph and minimum relative humidity values
from 8 to 22 percent. For the Fire Weather Watch on Tuesday, expect
southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and minimum
relative humidity values from 6 to 18 percent.
* WHERE...East and southeast of Flagstaff, stretching along the
Mogollon Rim and White Mountains, as well as northward into the
Little Colorado River Valley.
* WHEN...For the Red Flag Warning Monday, from 10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/
to 7 PM MST /8 PM MDT/ Monday. For the Fire Weather Watch on
Tuesday, from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.
* 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.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are
possible. These conditions could promote the rapid spread and growth
of wildfires, which could become life-threatening. For forecast
updates, go to weather.gov/flagstaff.
If you have not packed your go kit yet, now is the time to do so.
This includes items like important documents and essentials you
cannot live without. Fill your vehicle's fuel tank. Visit
ready.gov/kit for more information.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of
this Fire Weather Watch.
Area Description:
Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County; Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County; Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County; Eastern Mogollon Rim; White Mountains; Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264
Forcast Office:
NWS Flagstaff AZ
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