Apache County, AZ
Alerts
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In effect from Wednesday 04/22 11:00 AM MDT – Wednesday 04/22 9:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Flagstaff AZ
What
Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph and relative humidity around 10 to 15 percent.
Where
Navajo Nation in Arizona and the Little Colorado River Valley.
When
From 10 AM MST /11 AM MDT/ this morning to 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ this evening.
Impacts
Rapid spread and growth of any new or existing fires. Elevated potential for new fire starts.
What to do
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.
Areas impacted
- Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward
- Chinle Valley
- Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau
- Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County
- Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County
- Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County
- Black Mesa Area
- Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264
In effect from Wednesday 04/22 9:00 AM MDT – Wednesday 04/22 9:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Flagstaff AZ
What
Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
Where
Navajo Nation in Arizona, Little Colorado River Valley, Mogollon Rim, Kaibab Plateau, Marble and Glen Canyons, Grand Canyon Country, Coconino Plateau, and White Mountains.
When
From 8 AM MST /9 AM MDT/ this morning to 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ this evening.
Impacts
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could snap resulting in a few power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
What to do
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles, such as RVs, campers, and tractor trailers. Use extra caution.
Secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
Areas impacted
- Kaibab Plateau
- Marble and Glen Canyons
- Grand Canyon Country
- Coconino Plateau
- Northeast Plateaus and Mesas Hwy 264 Northward
- Chinle Valley
- Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau
- Little Colorado River Valley in Coconino County
- Little Colorado River Valley in Navajo County
- Little Colorado River Valley in Apache County
- Western Mogollon Rim
- Eastern Mogollon Rim
- White Mountains
- Black Mesa Area
- Northeast Plateaus and Mesas South of Hwy 264
Briefing
From the forecaster
Wind Advisory - Wednesday
Created by the NWS Flagstaff WFO
Strong southwest winds will hang around much of the week. The strongest winds are expected on Wednesday at southwest around 20-30 mph with gusts to 45-50 mph. A Wind Advisory is in effect for Wednesday.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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