Hillside Mine, AZ Weather Warnings

Red Flag Warning issued June 25 at 1:01AM MST until June 28 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ 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/ Friday to 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ Sunday. * WHAT...Critical fire weather conditions expected. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts 40 to 55 mph and relative humidity 9 to 20 percent each afternoon. Strong winds are expected to continue through the overnight period Saturday. * WHERE...All of northern Arizona. This includes portions of the Apache-Sitgreaves, Coconino, Kaibab, Prescott, and Tonto national forests. * WHEN...From 11 AM MST /noon MDT/ Friday 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. Winds may damage power lines, resulting in new fire starts. 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.

National Weather Service