Full Notification

...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM MST WEDNESDAY FOR STRONG AND GUSTY WINDS, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, AND HIGH FIRE DANGER FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES 151, 152, AND 154... The National Weather Service in Tucson has issued a Red Flag Warning for strong and gusty winds, low relative humidity, and high fire danger, which is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM MST Wednesday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.

* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zones 151, 152 and 154.

* TIMING...For the first Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM this morning to 8 PM MST this evening. For the second Red Flag Warning, from 10 AM to 7 PM MST Wednesday.

* WINDS...Southwest 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent.

* IMPACTS...Any fires that develop or are ongoing will have the potential to spread rapidly.

* AFFECTED AREAS: EASTERN PIMA-SOUTHEASTERN PINAL-SANTA CRUZ-WESTERN COCHISE ... SOUTHERN GRAHAM-CENTRAL AND EASTERN COCHISE-SOUTHERN GREENLEE-LOWER ELEVATIONS OF THE SAN CARLOS APACHE NATION IN GRAHAM COUNTY ... MOUNTAINS ABOVE 5500 FEET

Instructions:

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now...or are expected to develop. A combination of strong winds...low relative humidity...and dry vegetation will create the potential for rapid and erratic fire growth. Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the field of the Red Flag Warning for portions of Southeast Arizona.