West Winslow

Red Flag Warning issued May 25 at 3:25AM MST until May 25 at 6:00PM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ MST Sat May 25 2024/ ...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MST /NOON MDT/ THIS MORNING TO 6 PM MST /7 PM MDT/ THIS EVENING DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR THE LITTLE COLORADO RIVER VALLEY AND CHINLE VALLEY... The National Weather Service in Flagstaff has issued a Red Flag Warning due to strong winds and low relative humidity, which is in effect from 11 AM MST /noon MDT/ this morning to 6 PM MST /7 PM MDT/ this evening. * AFFECTED AREA...Much of the Little Colorado River Valley as well as Chinle Valley. * WINDS...Southwest 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 13 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fires that start will have the potential to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them. A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring or are imminent. A combination of strong winds and low relative humidities can contribute to extreme fire behavior. Please notify field crews of this Red Flag Warning.