Red Flag Warning

Locations Affected

Newberry Mesa, AZ ∙ Snowflake, AZ ∙ Oraibi, AZ ∙ Cornfields, AZ ∙ Gray Mountain, AZ ∙ Tees Toh, AZ ∙ Holbrook, AZ ∙ Leupp, AZ ∙ Winslow Municipal Airport, AZ ∙ White Mountain Lake, AZ

Full Alert Message

URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Flagstaff AZ 920 PM MST Tue May 26 2026 ...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MST /NOON MDT/ TO 8 PM MST /9 PM MDT/ WEDNESDAY... * 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. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.

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