The National Weather Service in Phoenix has issued a Red Flag Warning for strong winds, low relative humidity and elevated fire danger, which is in effect from 9 AM MST /9 AM PDT/ to 11 PM MST/11 PM PDT/ Saturday. The Fire Weather Watch is no longer in effect.
* AFFECTED AREA...Yuma/Martinez Lake and Vicinity/Lower Colorado River Valley AZ, Central Deserts and Lower Colorado River Valley CA.
* TIMING...From 9 AM MST /9 AM PDT/ to 11 PM MST/11 PM PDT/ Saturday
* WINDS...South 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.
* RELATIVE HUMIDITY...As low as 8 percent.
* WIND...Southwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph
* HUMIDITY... As low as 9 percent with only modest overnight recovery
* IMPACTS...any fires that develop will likely spread rapidly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* AFFECTED AREAS: YUMA/MARTINEZ LAKE AND VICINITY/LOWER COLORADO RIVER VALLEY AZ ... CENTRAL DESERTS ... LOWER COLORADO RIVER VALLEY CA
